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The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

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The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B+
Matriculation B
Academics A-
Extracurriculars A-
Community A
Reviews B+
JSerra is a private Roman Catholic high school, sanctioned by the Diocese of Orange, and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association. We offer a college preparatory curriculum integrated with the traditions and beliefs of the Roman Catholic doctrine. Religious education is a priority, with prayer and worship serving an important role during each day. The school is authentically Catholic, yet warmly ecumenical, and is open to students of all faiths.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$45240
Enrollment
1300
International Students
4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
83%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:15
AP
21
Average SAT Score
1238
Average ACT Score
26.9
Class Size
21.5

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#3 Stanford University 1
#13 Brown University 1
#13 Vanderbilt University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
#49 University of Georgia 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#55 University of Washington 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#70 Virginia Military Institute 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#77 Michigan State University 1
#83 Gonzaga University 1
#89 Brigham Young University 1
#89 Colorado School of Mines 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 United States Air Force Academy 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
Auburn University 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#115 Creighton University 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1
Arizona State University 1
#121 Chapman University 1
#121 University of Kansas 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
#124 Westmont College 1
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
#130 Illinois College 1
#137 DePaul University 1
#137 Seattle University 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#151 James Madison University 1
#151 Oregon State University 1
#151 University of Mississippi 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#202 Loyola University New Orleans 1
#212 Washington State University 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
American University of Paris 1
Benedictine College 1
Boise State University 1
California Baptist University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State University: Chico 1
California State University: Monterey Bay 1
California State University: San Marcos 1
Chaminade University of Honolulu 1
Coastal Carolina University 1
College of William and Mary 1
Colorado Mesa University 1
Concordia University Irvine 1
Contra Costa College 1
Dixie State University 1
Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Prescott Campus 1
Emerson College 1
Franciscan University of Steubenville 1
Grand Canyon University 1
Hawaii Pacific University 1
High Point University 1
Irvine Valley College 1
john paul the great catholic university 1
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1
Orange Coast College 1
Penn State Harrisburg 1
Penn State University Park 1
Point Loma Nazarene University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
Saddleback College 1
Salt Lake Community College 1
Santa Barbara City College 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
St. Edward's University 1
Texas State University 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of California: Riverside 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Edinburgh 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1
University of Tampa 1
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 80 64 80 68 75
#3 Stanford University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#5 Yale University 1 + 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#9 Brown University 1 admitted 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1
#12 Columbia University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 2
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#17 Rice University 1 +admitted 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 admitted 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#18 Dartmouth College 1 + 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#21 University of Michigan 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#22 Georgetown University 1 admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#24 University of Virginia 1 admitted 1
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +admitted 1
#24 Emory University 1 admitted 1 1 + 3
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#28 University of California: Davis 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#28 University of Southern California 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#35 New York University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 admitted 1 2
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1 + 2
#39 Boston College 1 admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#40 University of Washington 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1
#43 Boston University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#47 Lehigh University 1 1
#47 University of Georgia 1 admitted 1 1 + 3
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1
#47 Texas A&M University 1 + 1
#51 Purdue University 1 admitted 1 1 + 3
#53 College of William and Mary 1 admitted 1 + 2
#53 Northeastern University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#60 Santa Clara University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 admitted 1 + 2
#60 Michigan State University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 admitted 1 + 2
#67 Syracuse University 1 admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#67 University of Miami 1 admitted 1
#67 Villanova University 1 admitted 1
#67 George Washington University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#73 Tulane University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#76 Colorado School of Mines 1 admitted 1 + 2
#76 Pepperdine University 1 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 1
#86 Clemson University 1 1 + 2
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#89 Brigham Young University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#89 Fordham University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#93 Auburn University 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#93 Baylor University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#93 University of Iowa 1 1
#93 Gonzaga University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1
#98 University of Oregon 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#98 University of San Diego 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#98 Texas Christian University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#105 San Diego State University 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#105 California State University: Long Beach 1 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#105 American University 1 1 + 2
#105 Arizona State University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 admitted 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#105 Saint Louis University 1 admitted 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#115 University of Utah 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#115 University of San Francisco 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#124 Fairfield University 1 + 1
#124 University of Oklahoma 1 admitted 1
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 1 + 2
#124 University of Missouri: Columbia 1 1
#124 Creighton University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#124 University of Denver 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#124 James Madison University 1 admitted 1
#133 University of Dayton 1 + 1
#133 California State University: Fullerton 1 admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#133 Chapman University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#133 University of Vermont 1 admitted 1
#137 University of Alabama 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 + 4
#139 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 + 1
#142 University of the Pacific 1 +admitted 1
#142 Oregon State University 1 admitted 1 1 + 3
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#147 University of Texas at Dallas 1 + 1
#151 Duquesne University 1 + 1
#151 Colorado State University 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#151 DePaul University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#151 University of Kansas 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#163 Seattle University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#163 University of St. Thomas 1 + 1
#163 University of Mississippi 1 admitted 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#170 University of La Verne 1 + 1
#170 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 1 + 2
#178 San Francisco State University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#178 University of Arkansas 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#178 Washington State University 1 admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#178 Catholic University of America 1 + 1
#185 Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#185 California State University: Fresno 1 +admitted 1
#185 Hofstra University 1 admitted 1
#185 Oklahoma State University 1 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#195 University of Nevada: Reno 1 + 1
#201 The New School College of Performing Arts 1 admitted 1 1 + 3
#216 St. Catherine University 1 1
#216 University of Wyoming 1 + 1
#236 Belmont University 1 1 + 2
#236 Biola University 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#236 University of New Mexico 1 1
#236 University of North Dakota 1 + 1
#236 Western New England University 1 + 1
#249 Suffolk University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#249 Northern Arizona University 1 + 1 + 2
#249 Pace University 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#260 Central Michigan University 1 + 1
#260 Loyola University New Orleans 1 admitted 1
#269 University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1 admitted 1 1 +admitted 3
#269 George Fox University 1 1
#280 Texas State University 1 admitted 1
#303 Montana State University 1 + 1
#332 Boise State University 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#352 University of Northern Colorado 1 +admitted 1
#361 University of Montana 1 + 1
#389 University of Alaska Fairbanks 1 + 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 admitted 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
Idaho State University 1 + 1
University of California: Riverside 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 +admitted 4
Liberty University 1 + 1 + 2
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 1 + 2
Penn State University Park 1 admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
University of California: Merced 1 1 + 1 +admitted 3
Grand Canyon University 1 admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 7 6 7 11 8
#2 Amherst College 1 +admitted 1
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 admitted 2 1 +admitted 4
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 admitted 1 +admitted 2
#11 Wesleyan University 1 admitted 1
#11 United States Military Academy 1 + 1
#16 Vassar College 1 +admitted 1
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 +admitted 1
#25 Colby College 1 +admitted 1
#27 Macalester College 1 +admitted 1
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#33 Colorado College 1 1
#36 Oberlin College 1 +admitted 1
#46 Furman University 1 + 1
#51 St. Olaf College 1 + 1
#56 Wheaton College 1 + 1
#59 Trinity University 1 + 1
#63 Virginia Military Institute 1 admitted 1
#75 St. John's College 1 1
#82 Saint Mary's College 1 + 1
#89 Saint Anselm College 1 +admitted 1
#93 Drew University 1 + 1
#93 Washington College 1 1
#93 St. Norbert College 1 + 1
#93 Lewis & Clark College 1 + 1
#100 Sarah Lawrence College 1 + 1
#107 Westmont College 1 admitted 1 1 + 1 + 4
#124 Illinois College 1 admitted 1
#174 Marymount Manhattan College 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 1 0 0 0 0
#5 University of Edinburgh 1 admitted 1

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
418
Number of tests taken
755
61%
24%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(21)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Mechanics
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Biology
Computer Science A
European History
Music Theory
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Sports

(17)
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(24)
Armenian Club
Children's Wellness Garden Club
The Haiti Club
Key Club
Make-A-Wish Club
Pink Ribbon Club
Armenian Club
Children's Wellness Garden Club
The Haiti Club
Key Club
Make-A-Wish Club
Pink Ribbon Club
Pro-Life Club
Book Club
Debate Club
Military History Club
Scrubs Club
Anime Club
Art & Poetry Club
ASB Club
Chinese Art and Culture Club
Dungeons and Dragons Club
French Club
Game Crafting Club
Mountain Biking Club
Pickleball Club
Self-Defense Club
Spike Ball Club
Transfer Lions Club
Esports Club
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Arts

(7)
Dance
Music
Theater
Drawing
Film
Graphic Design
Dance
Music
Theater
Drawing
Film
Graphic Design
Photography
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Contact Info

http://www.jserra.org
26351 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-493-9307
info@jserra.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Suburban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 2003
Campus Size: 29 acres
Religious Affiliation: school.Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS

Frequently Ask Questions about JSerra Catholic High School

Tell me a bit about JSerra Catholic High School.
JSerra Catholic High School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 2003 , and currently has about 1300 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.jserra.org.
Does JSerra Catholic High School have rigorous academic requirements?
JSerra Catholic High School is offering 21 AP courses.

In recent years, 61 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

JSerra Catholic High School also have 83% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do JSerra Catholic High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Stanford University, Brown University, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis and University of Notre Dame.
What is the application requirement for JSerra Catholic High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, JSerra Catholic 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 JSerra Catholic High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for JSerra Catholic High School in 2024 is $45,240 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 info@jserra.org .
Where is JSerra Catholic High School located?
JSerra Catholic High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Long Beach, which is about 39 miles away from school. Most families can choose Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is JSerra Catholic High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, JSerra Catholic High School is among the most popular schools, within top 300 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also JSerra Catholic High School has been favorited by 60 users.
How to start with an application with JSerra Catholic High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about JSerra Catholic High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit JSerra Catholic High School’s official site: http://www.jserra.org or call them at 949-493-9307.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to JSerra Catholic High School?
Yes, here are few: Capistrano Valley Christian Schools, Heritage Christian School and Santa Margarita Catholic High School.

The closest major city is Long Beach. You can find out more schools near Long Beach here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for JSerra Catholic High School?
The overall rating for JSerra Catholic High School is B+.

The section ratings of JSerra Catholic High School are:
B for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Long Beach, California
Long Beach, a coastal city in Southern California, is known for its vibrant waterfront and cultural attractions. The iconic RMS Queen Mary, a retired ocean liner, serves as a museum docked in Queensway Bay. The Aquarium of the Pacific offers interactive exhibits, including touch tanks and a shark lagoon. The Museum of Latin American Art showcases modern and contemporary art, while Rancho Los Cerritos, a historic 19th-century adobe home, provides a glimpse into the past amidst beautiful gardens. Long Beach is a dynamic blend of history, nature, and the arts.
Population (2022) 463,789
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport

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