Paraclete High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 548 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,675
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Paraclete High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Paraclete High School
9	124
10	157
11	134
12	133

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Year Founded

1963

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

548 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

78%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

24 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki, Black or White pants and Paraclete Polo

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus A/B

AP Calculus B/CAP Civics

AP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and Composition

AP StatisticsAP US History

Honors Algebra 2/TrigonometryHonors Biology

Honors ChemistryHonors English 10

Honors English 9Honors Geometry

Honors Spanish IVHonors World History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,675

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Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceDrill Team

FootballSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Weightlifting

Colors

Black, Brown, Gold, Scarlet

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Cyber PatriotIrish Club

Math and Science ClubMulti-Cultural Club

RoboticsSpanish Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirDrama Club

School Notes

Paraclete High School as a Catholic school of the Archdiocese, participates in the wider mission of the Church through proclamation of Christ in the light of Scriptures, Catholic tradition, and through its academic, athletic, and social programs. Fostering active service through emphasizing the unique value of every person, Paraclete also challenges students to active responsibility and provides a Christian Service Program for outreach to the school community and the community outside it.
As an academic institution, Paraclete seeks primarily to prepare students for entrance and success at the college level.
The school also provides courses for students not necessarily college bound, maintaining for all a challenge to love learning, to respect science and the arts, to be able to think critically, and to understand values.
Paraclete encourages athletic participation in physical education classes and on extramural teams seeking to educate and develop the whole person.
The school is committed to both girls' and boys' athletics, with each program careful to be true to the religious and moral values of the whole institution's philosophy.
The motto of Paraclete High School is "Veni, Lumen Cordium," Come, Light of the Heart.

Paraclete High School as a Catholic school of the Archdiocese, participates in the wider mission of the Church through proclamation of Christ in the light of Scriptures, Catholic tradition, and through its academic, athletic, and social programs. Fostering active service through emphasizing the unique value of every person, Paraclete also challenges students to active responsibility and provides a Christian Service Program for outreach to the school community and the community outside it.
As an academic institution, Paraclete seeks primarily to prepare students for entrance and success at the college level.
The school also provides courses for students not necessarily college bound, maintaining for all a challenge to love learning, to respect science and the arts, to be able to think critically, and to understand values.
Paraclete encourages athletic participation in physical education classes and on extramural teams seeking to educate and develop the whole person.
The school is committed to both girls' and boys' athletics, with each program careful to be true to the religious and moral values of the whole institution's philosophy.
The motto of Paraclete High School is "Veni, Lumen Cordium," Come, Light of the Heart.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Paraclete High School cost?

Paraclete High School's tuition is approximately $7,675 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Paraclete High School?

The acceptance rate of Paraclete High School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Paraclete High School offer?

Paraclete High School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Weightlifting. Paraclete High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Paraclete High School's ranking?

Paraclete High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Paraclete High School?

The application deadline for Paraclete High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,294 for elementary schools and $23,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).