Junípero Serra High School, an outstanding Catholic college preparatory school for young men, is a place where classmates become brothers
and teachers become mentors. Serra prepares students not only for the rigors of university, but also for the challenges of 21st century adulthood, all within the context of our core values: faith, wisdom, service, leadership, and community. We offer a challenging college preparatory curriculum which includes more than 25 AP and honors courses. Ninety-nine percent of our graduates leave Serra for colleges and universities throughout the country, from East Coast Ivy League schools to outstanding institutions in California, both public and private. Our exceptional Campus Ministry program is at the heart of all we do. Our students don’t just learn about spirituality and service—they live it. They grow in heart, mind and soul in their study of theology and across all program areas, as well as by participating in a wide variety of Christian service activities at home, across the country, and around the world. Fourteen sports and nearly 40 clubs and organizations encourage students to discover their unique talents and build relationships with their fellow Padres. A Tri-School program with our sister schools Notre Dame (Belmont) and Mercy (Burlingame) brings the best of both worlds to Serra students. This collaborative effort affords our students the proven benefits of single-gender education while providing significant coeducational opportunities on each other’s campuses, including classes, clubs, retreats, social events, and music and drama productions.
Junipero Serra High School
451 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo CA 94403
Phone: 650-345-8207
Fax: 650-573-6638
Website: www.serrahs.com
Head of School
Lars Lund
Lars Lund
Established: 1944
Grades: 9-12
Grades: 9-12

Enrollment
- 880Total student enrollment Grades 9-12
- 880Boys
- 48Percent students of color
- 27:1Student: teacher ratio
- 25Average class size
- 73Faculty
- 81Percent faculty with advanced degrees
- 14Average years teaching
Admissions Process
- JanuaryApplication deadline (month)
- $75Application fee
- 430Number of 9th Grade applications
- 220Average range of openings 9th Grade
- 10Average range of openings 10th Grade
- 8Average range of openings 11th Grade
Costs
- $17,975Tuition (2013-2014)
- $550Other costs
- FebruaryFinancial aid deadline
- $7465Average grant
- 34Percent students on financial aid
Academics
- 16HL courses offered
- 9Advanced placement cources offered
- 163AP exams taken
- 81Students taking AP exams
- 87Percent students attending four year colleges/universities
- 13Percent students attending two year colleges
Top five names of Colleges/ Universities attended by
7 or more students (2009-2013):
7 or more students (2009-2013):
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53San Jose State University
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48California Polytechnic State University
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45Santa Clara University
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44San Francisco State University
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44Sonoma State University
Sports
- 14Number of Varsity sports offered
- 14Number of Junior Varsity sports
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Religious Affiliation | Non sectarian | Catholic | Episcopal | Jewish | Christian | Other | |
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Recommendations | Math Teacher | English Teacher | Principal or Counselor | Clergy | Other | |
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Test Accepted | SSAT | ISEE | ERB | HSPT | CAT/STAR | CTBS | TOEFL | OTHER |
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