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Garces Memorial is an academically challenging, college preparatory, co-educational Catholic high school, founded in 1947 by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today it is operated by the Diocese of Fresno and staffed by a lay faculty and administration who are inspired by their Catholic faith to minister to the needs of the student body. Garces Memorial alumni have attended the most prestigious colleges and universities. They are successful and valuable members of their communities spanning across the United States and abroad as leaders in their faith, in their chosen professions, and in their commitment to serve others.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$12500
Enrollment
614
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
51%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:15
AP
15

Matriculation

(2009-2012)
Ranking University/College Students
#4 Stanford University 1 +
#7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#12 Northwestern University 1 +
#15 Cornell University 1 +
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
#18 Rice University 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#21 Emory University 1 +
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 University of Southern California 1 +
#27 Tufts University 1 +
#27 Wake Forest University 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +
#32 New York University 1 +
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 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 Tulane University 1 +
#41 University of California: Davis 1 +
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
LAC #9 United States Naval Academy 1 +
#47 Northeastern University 1 +
#47 Penn State University Park 1 +
#51 University of Miami 1 +
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#52 Pepperdine University 1 +
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1 +
#52 University of Washington 1 +
#57 George Washington University 1 +
LAC #12 Vassar College 1 +
#61 Clemson University 1 +
#61 Purdue University 1 +
#61 Syracuse University 1 +
#66 Fordham University 1 +
#69 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +
#70 Texas A&M University 1 +
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
LAC #14 Harvey Mudd College 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#72 Baylor University 1 +
#75 Colorado School of Mines 1 +
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#75 Michigan State University 1 +
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#82 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#82 Texas Christian University 1 +
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
#86 Marquette University 1 +
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#89 University of San Diego 1 +
#96 University of Alabama 1 +
#99 Drexel University 1 +
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
LAC #32 College of the Holy Cross 1 +
LAC #40 Whitman College 1 +
LAC #43 Occidental College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2009-2012 Total
All schools 56
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1
#17 Rice University 1 + 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1
#24 Emory University 1 + 1
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1
#35 New York University 1 + 1
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#39 Boston College 1 + 1
#40 Tufts University 1 + 1
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1
#43 Boston University 1 + 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1 + 1
#47 Texas A&M University 1 + 1
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 + 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#61 Purdue University 1 + 1
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1
#76 Colorado School of Mines 1 + 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1
#93 Baylor University 1 + 1
#96 University of Alabama 1 + 1
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 + 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2009-2012 Total
All schools 6
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 + 1
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1
#35 Occidental College 1 + 1
#46 Whitman College 1 + 1

Academics

AP

(15)
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
European History
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
United States History
English Language and Composition
Microeconomics
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Contact Info

http://www.garces.org/
2800 Loma Linda Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305-0933
(661)327-2578
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: Grades 9-12
Rural
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1947
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 03/02
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL
Recommended
Day school
Fairmont Private Schools United States Flag
5.0
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Boarding
The Thacher School United States Flag
4.9

Frequently Ask Questions about Garces Memorial High School

Tell me a bit about Garces Memorial High School.
Garces Memorial High School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1947 , and currently has about 614 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.garces.org/.
Does Garces Memorial High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Garces Memorial High School is offering 15 AP courses.

Garces Memorial High School also have 51% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Garces Memorial High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2009-2012, some students attended Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University and Cornell University.
What is the application requirement for Garces Memorial High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Garces Memorial High 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 Garces Memorial High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Garces Memorial High School in 2024 is $12,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
Where is Garces Memorial High School located?
Garces Memorial High School is located in the State of California of USA.
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Nearby City

Los Angeles, California
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Population (2022) 3,833,995
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Los Angeles International Airport
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