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B
Matriculation C
Academics A
Extracurriculars A-
Community A
Reviews B
St. John Bosco High School (SJBHS) is a Catholic, all-boys college preparatory high school located in Bellflower, California, and conducted by the San Francisco Province of the Salesians of St. John Bosco. St. John Bosco High School is named after Saint John Bosco, an Italian saint known for his dedication to educating and advocating for youth and for his "Home-School-Church-Playground" model of education. Bosco was founded as an elementary and intermediate boarding school in 1940. The first high school class graduated in 1956, and in 1979 the boarding school closed.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$33500
Enrollment
797
International Students
7.5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
90%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:14
AP
23
Average SAT Score
1101
Average ACT Score
21.7
Class Size
22
Boarding %
5

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#13 Vanderbilt University 1 +
#15 Rice University 1 +
#18 Columbia University 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 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 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#44 Tulane University 1 +
#49 University of Georgia 1 +
#51 Purdue University 1 +
#51 Villanova University 1 +
#55 Florida State University 1 +
#55 Pepperdine University 1 +
#55 University of Washington 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#67 Texas A&M University 1 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#77 Baylor University 1 +
#77 Clemson University 1 +
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1 +
#77 Michigan State University 1 +
#83 Gonzaga University 1 +
#89 Howard University 1 +
#89 Texas Christian University 1 +
LAC #18 Colgate University 1 +
LAC #18 United States Air Force Academy 1 +
Auburn University 1 +
#97 University of San Diego 1 +
#105 Drexel University 1 +
#105 University of Arizona 1 +
#105 University of Oregon 1 +
#105 University of San Francisco 1 +
#105 University of Utah 1 +
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#121 Chapman University 1 +
#121 University of Kansas 1 +
#124 Morehouse College 1 +
#127 University of Oklahoma 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#137 University of Kentucky 1 +
#151 University of Mississippi 1 +
#166 Xavier University 1 +
#182 University of Louisville 1 +
LAC #37 Occidental College 1 +
#219 Texas Tech University 1 +
Iowa State University 1 +
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
St. John's University 1 +
St. Joseph's College, New York 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 +
Vanguard University of Southern California 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2020-2021 Total
All schools 55 48 37
#1 Princeton University 1 +admitted 1
#2 Columbia University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#2 Harvard College 1 +admitted 1
#5 Yale University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#6 Stanford University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#9 Duke University 1 +admitted 1
#9 California Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#13 Dartmouth College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +admitted 1
#14 Brown University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#17 Cornell University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#17 Rice University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +admitted 1
#21 Emory University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +admitted 1
#23 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#23 Georgetown University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#27 University of Southern California 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +admitted 1
#28 New York University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#28 University of Florida 1 +admitted 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +admitted 1
#36 Boston College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +admitted 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +admitted 1
#42 Tulane University 1 +admitted 1
#42 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1
#48 University of Georgia 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1
#49 Villanova University 1 +admitted 1
#49 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#49 Pepperdine University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#49 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#55 University of Miami 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#55 Florida State University 1 +admitted 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1 +admitted 1
#59 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#59 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#63 University of Connecticut 1 +admitted 1
#63 George Washington University 1 +admitted 1
#68 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1
#68 Texas A&M University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#75 Clemson University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#75 Baylor University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#79 Gonzaga University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#83 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#83 Howard University 1 +admitted 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#93 University of San Diego 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#99 Auburn University 1 +admitted 1
#99 University of Utah 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#99 University of Oregon 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#103 University of Arizona 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#103 University of San Francisco 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#103 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#117 Arizona State University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#122 University of Kansas 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#122 Chapman University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#127 Seton Hall University 1 +admitted 1
#127 University of Kentucky 1 +admitted 1
#127 University of Oklahoma 1 +admitted 1
#136 University of the Pacific 1 +admitted 1
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 +admitted 1
#148 University of Alabama 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#162 Oregon State University 1 +admitted 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
Rutgers University 1 +admitted 1
Iowa State University 1 +admitted 1
Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2020-2021 Total
All schools 3 2 0
#11 United States Military Academy 1 +admitted 1
#17 Colgate University 1 +admitted 1
#22 United States Air Force Academy 1 +admitted 1
#38 Bucknell University 1 +admitted 1
#42 Occidental College 1 +admitted 1

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
269
Number of tests taken
559
46%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(23)
Biology
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Biology
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Chemistry
Human Geography
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Calculus BC
Statistics
European History
Psychology
Spanish Literature and Culture
Physics 2
Computer Science Principles
English Language and Composition
Computer Science A
Macroeconomics
Chinese Language and Culture
Art History
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Sports

(13)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(29)
Black Student Union
Drama Club
BraveVision
Bosco Wind Down Club
French Club
The Brave Newspaper
Black Student Union
Drama Club
BraveVision
Bosco Wind Down Club
French Club
The Brave Newspaper
Chess Club
Mock Trial
The Brave Yearbook
Digital Music Production Club
Pre-Medical Club
Filipino Club
Robotics Club
Immigrant Foundation Club
SJB Ablaze: A Music Ministry Organization
International Club
Spanish Club
Latino Heritage Club
NBA 2K21 Gamers
Pacific Islander Club
Paintball Club
Ping Pong Club
Reptile Club
SEAL Team Bosco
SJB Bike Club
Sports Club
Surfing Braves
TEDEd Student's Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club
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Arts

(15)
Band
Directing
Jazz
Music
Percussion
Production
Band
Directing
Jazz
Music
Percussion
Production
Theater
Animation
Art History
Color
Media
Photography
Art
Design
Screenwriting
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Contact Info

http://www.bosco.org
13640 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706-0907
562-920-1734
chinaoffice@bosco.org
California

Basic Info

All-boys
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1940
Campus Size: 36 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: On Campus, International Admission Visits, Others, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: 托福、SLEP或其他英语水平考试
Recommended
Day school
Mater Dei Catholic School United States Flag
5.0
Recommended
Boarding
EF Academy Pasadena United States Flag
4.9

Frequently Ask Questions about St. John Bosco High School

Tell me a bit about St. John Bosco High School.
St. John Bosco High School is All-boys private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1940 , and currently has about 797 students, 7.50% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.bosco.org.
Does St. John Bosco High School have rigorous academic requirements?
St. John Bosco High School is offering 23 AP courses.

St. John Bosco High School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do St. John Bosco High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Stanford University, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College and Vanderbilt University.
What is the application requirement for St. John Bosco High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. John Bosco 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 St. John Bosco High School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for St. John Bosco High School in 2024 is $33,500 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 chinaoffice@bosco.org .
Where is St. John Bosco High School located?
St. John Bosco High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Long Beach, which is about 9 miles away from school. Most families can choose Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is St. John Bosco High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. John Bosco High School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also St. John Bosco High School has been favorited by 14 users.
How to start with an application with St. John Bosco High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. John Bosco High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit St. John Bosco High School’s official site: http://www.bosco.org or call them at 562-920-1734.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to St. John Bosco High School?
Yes, here are few: Adventist Union, Calvary Chapel Christian School and Our Lady Of The Rosary School.

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

The section ratings of St. John Bosco High School are:
C 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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