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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

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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 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 61 56 37
#1 Princeton University 1 +admitted 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#3 Harvard College 1 +admitted 1
#3 Stanford University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#5 Yale University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#7 Duke University 1 +admitted 1
#7 California Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#9 Brown University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#12 Cornell University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#12 Columbia University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 +admitted 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +admitted 1
#17 Rice University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#18 Dartmouth College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#21 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +admitted 1
#22 Georgetown University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#24 Emory University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +admitted 1
#28 University of California: Davis 1 +admitted 1
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 +admitted 1
#28 University of Southern California 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#28 University of Florida 1 +admitted 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 +admitted 1
#35 New York University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#39 Boston College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#40 Rutgers University 1 +admitted 1
#40 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#43 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#47 Texas A&M University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#47 University of Georgia 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1
#51 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#53 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#53 Florida State University 1 +admitted 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 +admitted 1
#60 Santa Clara University 1 +admitted 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1
#67 University of Miami 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#67 Villanova University 1 +admitted 1
#67 George Washington University 1 +admitted 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#73 Tulane University 1 +admitted 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#76 Pepperdine University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#86 Clemson University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#89 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#93 Gonzaga University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#93 Baylor University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#93 Auburn University 1 +admitted 1
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#98 University of San Diego 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#98 University of Oregon 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#98 Texas Christian University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#98 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#105 Arizona State University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#115 Howard University 1 +admitted 1
#115 University of Utah 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#115 University of Arizona 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#115 University of San Francisco 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#124 University of Oklahoma 1 +admitted 1
#133 University of Houston 1 +admitted 1
#133 Chapman University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#137 University of Alabama 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#142 Oregon State University 1 +admitted 1
#142 University of the Pacific 1 +admitted 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#151 University of Kansas 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#151 Seton Hall University 1 +admitted 1
#159 University of Kentucky 1 +admitted 1
#163 University of Mississippi 1 +admitted 1
#163 St. John's University 1 +admitted 1
#170 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 +admitted 1
#185 Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1 +admitted 1
#185 Hofstra University 1 +admitted 1
#195 University of Louisville 1 +admitted 1
#201 Xavier University 1 +admitted 1
#216 Texas Tech University 1 +admitted 1
#249 Northern Arizona University 1 +admitted 1
#269 George Fox University 1 +admitted 1
#269 University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1 +admitted 1
#332 Boise State University 1 +admitted 1
Grand Canyon University 1 +admitted 1
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 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 4 3 0
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 +admitted 1
#21 Colgate University 1 +admitted 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 +admitted 1
#35 Occidental College 1 +admitted 1
#93 Whittier College 1 +admitted 1
#100 Morehouse College 1 +admitted 1
United States Military Academy 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
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1940
Campus Size: 36 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Others, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: 托福、SLEP或其他英语水平考试

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: Calvary Chapel Christian School, Adventist Union 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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