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School Overview

Cornelia Connelly High School, founded in 1961, is a Catholic, independent, fully accredited college-preparatory school for girls. Through small class size, attention to each individual, and a comprehensive educational program, Connelly creates a values-based learning culture that empowers young women to become articulate and self-confident leaders and to use their gifts to transform our global society.
Honors and Advanced Placement courses are available, as well as many co-curricular activities including theatre, athletics and a variety of clubs.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$16500
Enrollment
192
International Students
1.5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
57%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
AP
11
Average ACT Score
25.8
Class Size
16

Matriculation

(2014-2016)
Ranking University/College Students
#4 University of Chicago 1 +
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#15 Cornell University 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
LAC #4 Wellesley College 1 +
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 University of Southern California 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +
#32 New York University 1 +
#34 Brandeis University 1 +
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#37 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#39 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#39 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#41 University of California: Davis 1 +
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#47 Northeastern University 1 +
#47 Penn State University Park 1 +
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#52 Pepperdine University 1 +
#52 University of Washington 1 +
#57 George Washington University 1 +
#61 Syracuse University 1 +
#66 Fordham University 1 +
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#70 Texas A&M University 1 +
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
LAC #14 Smith College 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#75 Michigan State University 1 +
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#82 Texas Christian University 1 +
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
#86 Marquette University 1 +
#89 University of San Diego 1 +
#89 University of Vermont 1 +
#99 Drexel University 1 +
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
LAC #29 Scripps College 1 +
LAC #32 College of the Holy Cross 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2014-2016 2011-2015 Total
All schools 39 36
#2 Harvard College 1 + 1
#4 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#4 Stanford University 1 + 1
#7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 2
#12 Dartmouth College 1 + 1
#15 Cornell University 1 + 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1 + 2
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 + 2
#21 Georgetown University 1 + 1
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1
#23 University of Southern California 1 + 1 + 2
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 + 2
#30 Boston College 1 + 1 + 2
#32 New York University 1 + 1 + 2
#33 University of Rochester 1 + 1
#34 Brandeis University 1 + 1 + 2
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#37 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1 + 2
#39 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1 + 2
#39 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 + 2
#41 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 + 2
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1 + 2
#41 Boston University 1 + 1 + 2
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Penn State University Park 1 + 1
#47 Northeastern University 1 + 1
#52 University of Washington 1 + 1
#52 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 + 2
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1
#57 George Washington University 1 + 1
#61 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#61 Purdue University 1 + 1
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#66 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#70 Texas A&M University 1 + 1
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1
#72 American University 1 + 1
#72 Baylor University 1 + 1
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1 + 2
#75 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1 + 2
#82 Texas Christian University 1 + 1 + 2
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1
#89 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#89 University of Vermont 1 + 1
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#96 University of Alabama 1 + 1
#96 Saint Louis University 1 + 1
#99 Drexel University 1 + 1
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2014-2016 2011-2015 Total
All schools 4 5
#4 Wellesley College 1 + 1
#12 Haverford College 1 + 1
#14 Smith College 1 + 1 + 2
#14 Wesleyan University 1 + 1
#29 Scripps College 1 + 1
#32 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1 + 2
#35 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1

Academics

AP

(11)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States History
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Sports

(9)

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(19)
Student government
Art club
Book club
California scholarship federation
Cappies critics
Connelly ambassadors
Student government
Art club
Book club
California scholarship federation
Cappies critics
Connelly ambassadors
Campus ministry team
Garden Guardians
Girls athletic association
Connelly cares
Human rights club
Latin honor society
Mock trial
National honor society
Outdoor club
Spanish notional honor society
Technology club
Tri-School theatre
Yearbook
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Basic Info

All-girls
Day S. Grades: Grades 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1961
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 8597
Recommended
Boarding
The Webb Schools United States Flag
4.8
Recommended
4.9

Frequently Ask Questions about Cornelia Connelly School

Tell me a bit about Cornelia Connelly School.
Cornelia Connelly School is All-girls private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1961 , and currently has about 192 students, 1.50% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.connellyhs.org.
Does Cornelia Connelly School have rigorous academic requirements?
Cornelia Connelly School is offering 11 AP courses.

Cornelia Connelly School also have 57% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Cornelia Connelly School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2014-2016, some students attended University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, University of Notre Dame and University of California: Berkeley.
What is the application requirement for Cornelia Connelly School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Cornelia Connelly School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Cornelia Connelly School’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Cornelia Connelly School in 2024 is $16,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@connellyhs.org .
Where is Cornelia Connelly School located?
Cornelia Connelly School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Long Beach, which is about 16 miles away from school. Most families can choose Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Cornelia Connelly School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Cornelia Connelly School is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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How to start with an application with Cornelia Connelly School?
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Cornelia Connelly School’s official site: http://www.connellyhs.org or call them at 714-776-1717.
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Yes, here are few: Anaheim Discovery Christian School, Fairmont Private Schools and St. Justin Martyr Elementary School.

The closest major city is Long Beach. You can find out more schools near Long Beach here.
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Population (2022) 463,789
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
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