School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation
B-
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
A-
Geo & Community
A-
Reviews
B
Aquinas High School is a coeducational Catholic High School located in San Bernardino and is available to students throughout the San Bernardino Diocese. Aquinas offers education of the whole person through experiences that incorporate the spiritual, academic, athletic and social aspects of development. Students are challenged to develop their full potential by pursuing excellence in the coursework outlined to meet their needs. A deepening of faith experiences is provided through participation with parents, faculty and staff in the Eucharist and other liturgical experiences. Academics are a channel to acquire information, develop critical thinking skills, explore decision-making processes and appreciate learning as a lifelong goal. Other extra-curricular activities provide opportunities to participate more fully in the social life of the school community. Aquinas High School is dedicated and committed to helping our students strive to do their best. Our Catholic tradition enables the entire community to develop and share a common vision.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$10,250
Enrollment
625
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
90%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:13
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
20
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 + |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 + |
| #27 | University of Southern California | 1 + |
| #28 | New York University | 1 + |
| #28 | University of California: Santa Barbara | 1 + |
| LAC #6 | United States Naval Academy | 1 + |
| #34 | University of California: San Diego | 1 + |
| #36 | University of California: Irvine | 1 + |
| #38 | University of California: Davis | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Computer Science Principles
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Precalculus
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African American Studies
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Human Geography
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Art History
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Beach Volleyball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Beach Volleyball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Esports
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Flag Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(5)|
Animation Club
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Photography Club
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Literary Club
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Bible Club
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Baking Club
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Arts
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Dance
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Drama
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Jazz
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Production
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Dance
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Drama
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Jazz
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Theater
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Art History
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Ceramics
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Digital Media
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Digital Music
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Drawing
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Painting
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Photography
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Video Journalism
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Basic Info
Application Info
Reviews
A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
11/21/2023
Reviews from other languages
A truly excellent and wonderful school, with high academic standards. It's a fantastic Catholic school. Having worked in international school study abroad counseling for so many years, I can say its academic level and postgraduate pathways are among the very best. It's a top private American high school day school, and student feedback is consistently positive.
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A FindingSchool User
4 / 5
12/23/2022
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This school is located in San Bernardino, California, about a 1-hour drive from downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 1955, it is a Catholic co-educational school. Nearby universities include UCLA, USC, and others.
School Advantages:
1. The curriculum is very rich, offering 22 AP courses and 15 honors courses.
2. The school covers an area of 27 acres, including 10 academic buildings, a 350-seat performing arts center, multi-functional laboratories, a library, and various sports facilities.
3. Healthcare Academy: Developed in partnership with St. Bernardine Medical Center to create a unique student-hospital relationship. Courses include studying advanced mathematics and science and clinical knowledge, conducting independent research, interning with medical professionals, participating in medical simulations, and attending lectures provided by St. Bernardine Medical Center staff and other medical professionals.
4. Law Academy: Developed in collaboration with local lawyers, aiming to create a unique student experience, providing members with a more comprehensive approach to legal practice, conducting independent research, interning with legal professionals, participating in legal or mock trials, and attending lectures provided by legal professionals.
5. Visual and Performing Arts Academy: Students will study courses related to their major, engage in independent activities, intern with professionals, participate in accredited activities, and attend performances related to their studies.
6. 2018 Chinese student admissions include Rutgers University, Syracuse University, University of Miami, Penn State University, University of Washington, UC Irvine, University of Connecticut, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Purdue University, and others.
School Advantages:
1. The curriculum is very rich, offering 22 AP courses and 15 honors courses.
2. The school covers an area of 27 acres, including 10 academic buildings, a 350-seat performing arts center, multi-functional laboratories, a library, and various sports facilities.
3. Healthcare Academy: Developed in partnership with St. Bernardine Medical Center to create a unique student-hospital relationship. Courses include studying advanced mathematics and science and clinical knowledge, conducting independent research, interning with medical professionals, participating in medical simulations, and attending lectures provided by St. Bernardine Medical Center staff and other medical professionals.
4. Law Academy: Developed in collaboration with local lawyers, aiming to create a unique student experience, providing members with a more comprehensive approach to legal practice, conducting independent research, interning with legal professionals, participating in legal or mock trials, and attending lectures provided by legal professionals.
5. Visual and Performing Arts Academy: Students will study courses related to their major, engage in independent activities, intern with professionals, participate in accredited activities, and attend performances related to their studies.
6. 2018 Chinese student admissions include Rutgers University, Syracuse University, University of Miami, Penn State University, University of Washington, UC Irvine, University of Connecticut, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Purdue University, and others.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Aquinas High School
Tell me a bit about Aquinas High School.
Aquinas High School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1928 , and currently has about 625 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.aquinashs.net.
For more official information, please visit http://www.aquinashs.net.
Does Aquinas High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Aquinas High School is offering 19 AP courses.
Aquinas High School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Aquinas High School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Aquinas High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended University of California: Los Angeles, University of California: Berkeley, University of Southern California, New York University and University of California: Santa Barbara.
What is the application requirement for Aquinas High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Aquinas High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Aquinas High School?
The day tuition for Aquinas High School in 2024 is
$10,250 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
Where is Aquinas High School located?
Aquinas High School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Aquinas High School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Aquinas High School is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Aquinas High School has been favorited by 10 users.
Also Aquinas High School has been favorited by 10 users.
How do I complete an application for Aquinas High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Aquinas High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Aquinas High School’s official site: http://www.aquinashs.net or call them at 909-886-4659.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Aquinas High School’s official site: http://www.aquinashs.net or call them at 909-886-4659.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Aquinas High School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Aquinas High School?
The overall rating for Aquinas High School is B.
The section ratings of Aquinas High School are:
B- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Aquinas High School are:
B- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
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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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