Damien High School

B 4.8 / 5 15 Reviews

Overview

Damien High School, located 30 miles east of Los Angeles, is a prestigious institution owned by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Offering a rigorous college-preparatory education, it holds full accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). Damien provides a global perspective, preparing students for success in an evolving world.

The school features a renowned Advanced Placement (AP) Program, recognized on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll, and the Career-related International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. Additionally, Damien offers Project Lead the Way (PLTW), an engineering program preparing students for STEM careers.

Damien’s athletic program is highly successful, particularly in basketball, with multiple championships. The school’s co-curricular offerings include a top-ranking debate team, award-winning music ensembles, and a robotics team recognized among the best. The Sports Medicine Program provides hands-on experience, rounding out the school’s comprehensive educational approach. Damien High School fosters academic excellence, community engagement, and personal growth in its students.

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B Day

B- Matriculation

B+ Academics

A- Extracurricular activities

A Community

B- Reviews

Day S. Grades: 9-12

All-boys

Suburban

ESL: No

# of Students: 695

Teacher:Student: 1:17%

International Student: 3%

AP Courses: 20

Faculty w/ adv. degree: 65%

SAT: 1263/1600

IB: Yes

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(Total 19)

Matriculation

Ranking	University/College	Students
#1	Princeton University	1
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	1
#3	Stanford University	1
#6	University of Chicago	1
#10	Duke University	1
#13	Vanderbilt University	1
LAC #3	Pomona College	1
#20	University of California: Berkeley	1
#20	University of California: Los Angeles	1
#25	New York University	1
#25	University of Michigan	1
#25	University of Southern California	1
LAC #6	United States Naval Academy	1
#32	University of California: Santa Barbara	1
#34	University of California: Irvine	1
#34	University of California: San Diego	1
#36	University of Rochester	1
#38	University of California: Davis	1
#41	Boston University	1
#44	Case Western Reserve University	1
LAC #9	Claremont McKenna College	1
#51	Purdue University	1
#55	Pepperdine University	1
#55	Santa Clara University	1
#55	University of Washington	1
#62	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	1
#67	Texas A&M University	1
#72	American University	1
#77	Baylor University	1
#77	Loyola Marymount University	1
#77	Michigan State University	1
#83	Gonzaga University	1
	SUNY University at Buffalo	1
#89	Texas Christian University	1
LAC #18	United States Air Force Academy	1
#97	University of San Diego	1
#105	Rochester Institute of Technology	1
#105	University of Arizona	1
#105	University of Oregon	1
#105	University of San Francisco	1
#105	University of Utah	1
#107	Whittier College	1
	Arizona State University	1
#121	Chapman University	1
#137	California State University: Long Beach	1
#137	Seton Hall University	1
#137	University of Alabama	1
LAC #29	Harvey Mudd College	1
#151	Oregon State University	1
#151	San Diego State University	1
#151	University of La Verne	1
#151	University of the Pacific	1
LAC #33	Pitzer College	1
#166	California State University: Fullerton	1
LAC #37	Occidental College	1
#194	California State University: San Bernardino	1
#202	University of Wyoming	1
#234	San Francisco State University	1
LAC #48	Whitman College	1
#263	Azusa Pacific University	1
#263	George Fox University	1
#317	Northern Arizona University	1
	Arizona Christian University	1
	Art Center College of Design	1
	Boise State University	1
	California Baptist University	1
	California Lutheran University	1
	California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo	1
	California State Polytechnic University: Pomona	1
	california state university channel islands	1
	California State University: Bakersfield	1
	California State University: Chico	1
	California State University: Los Angeles	1
	California State University: Monterey Bay	1
	California State University: Northridge	1
	California State University: Sacramento	1
	California State University: San Marcos	1
	Chaffey College	1
	Citrus College	1
	Colorado Christian University	1
	Concordia University Irvine	1
	Dixie State University	1
	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus	1
	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Prescott Campus	1
	fidm/fashion institute of design & merchandising, orange county campus	1
	Grand Canyon University	1
	john paul the great catholic university	1
	La Sierra University	1
	Life Pacific College	1
	los angeles film school	1
	Milwaukee School of Engineering	1
	Mount San Antonio College	1
	Norwich University	1
	Ohio State University: Columbus Campus	1
	Otis College of Art and Design	1
	Pasadena City College	1
	Penn State University Park	1
	Point Loma Nazarene University	1
	Riverside City College	1
	Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design	1
	Rutgers University	1
	Saint Mary's College of California	1
	San Jose State University	1
	Sonoma State University	1
	University of California: Merced	1
	University of California: Riverside	1
	University of California: Santa Cruz	1
	University of Colorado Boulder	1
	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	1
	University of Nevada: Las Vegas	1
	University of Portland	1
	University of Redlands	1
	Vanguard University of Southern California	1
	Weber State University	1

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Ranking	University/College	Students
	University of California: Los Angeles	1
	New York University	1

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AP Scores

(2023-2024)

Number of tests taken

792

14%

40%

Score 5

Score 4

Score 3

Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 20)

Biology	Calculus AB
Chemistry	Computer Science A
English Language and Composition	Environmental Science
German Language and Culture	Macroeconomics
Psychology	Spanish Language and Culture

IB Courses

(Total 3)

IB Language A: Language and Literature	IB Business and Management
IB Visual Arts

Sports

(Total 17)

Baseball	Basketball
Cross Country	American Football
Golf	Ice Hockey
Lacrosse	Mountain Biking
Soccer	Swimming

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 19)

Debate	Drumline
Marching Band	Robotics Teams
Sports Medicine Club	Adventure Club
Spartan Ambassadors	Chess Club
Drama Club	Gaming Club