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School Overview

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
$63,500
Enrollment
840
International Students
7%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
90%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:14
AP
22
Average SAT Score
1175
Average ACT Score
21.7
Class Size
22
Boarding %
5

Matriculation

College Matriculation

(2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#6 Stanford University 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 3
#22 University of California: Berkeley 2
#23 Georgetown University 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#27 University of Southern California 5
#28 New York University 1
#28 Tufts University 1

Videos (1)

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Academics

AP Scores

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

AP Courses

(22)
Chinese Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chinese Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics 2
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
United States Government and Politics
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Art History
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Sports

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

(14)
Key Club
Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honors Society
Onori Honor Society (NHS & CSF)
Spanish Honors Society
Associated Student Body (ASB) Council
Senior Executive Board
Key Club
Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honors Society
Onori Honor Society (NHS & CSF)
Spanish Honors Society
Associated Student Body (ASB) Council
Senior Executive Board
Junior Executive Board
Sophomore Executive Board
Freshman Executive Board
Campus Ministry
Christian Service
Mask in Motion Club
The Awareness Project
Varsity Club.
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Arts

(7)
Directing
Production
Animation
Editing
Film
Design
Directing
Production
Animation
Editing
Film
Design
Storytelling
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Basic Info

All-boys
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1940
Campus Size: 36 acres
Boarding Rate: 5%
Acceptance Rate: 90%
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
Recommended
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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 boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1940 , and currently has about 840 students, 7.00% 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 22 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 2025, some students attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of California: Los Angeles, University of California: Berkeley and Georgetown 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 Boarding Tuition for St. John Bosco High School?
The total fee for St. John Bosco High School in 2024 is $63,500 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 the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. John Bosco High School is among the most popular schools, within top 468 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also St. John Bosco High School has been favorited by 22 users.
How do I complete an application for 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.
Are there additional schools that are located close to St. John Bosco High School?
Yes, here are few: St. Catherine's Academy, Southwestern Academy (CA) and South Hills Academy.

The closest major city is Long Beach. You can find out more schools near Long Beach here.
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Nearby City

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%

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