Our School Profile at a glance College Acceptance rates Listed below are the percentage of students who applied and were accepted to these colleges: Salesian is a Catholic, co-educational college preparatory high school that educates a diverse and vibrant student body. Salesian is located on a beautiful secluded campus in 80% 86% 93%92% Richmond, California that spans 21 acres of scenic views University of Private California State Colleges Outside of redwoods. California Colleges Universities of California Salesian is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Voted “Best Faith-Based High School” in Contra Costa College Matriculation County by Parents’ Press magazine for the last five years. Over the past three years, Salesian graduates attended the following schools: Academy of Art University Hofstra University Syracuse University Alabama A&M University Hollins University Talladega College Alabama State University Holy Names University Texas A & M University Arizona State University Howard University Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Our Faculty Art Institute of Seattle Idaho State University Trinity College Dublin Ateneo de Manila University Indiana Institute of Technology Tuskegee University dedicated to developing the whole student through the Auburn University Indiana University at Bloomington University of Arizona Azusa Pacific Ithaca College University of California, Berkeley oratory model of Home, Church, School and Playground Baruch College of CUNY John Carroll University University of California, Davis Belmont University Langston University University of California, Irvine Berklee College of Music Lewis and Clark State College University of California, Los Angeles Salesian employed more than 30 faculty members. Bethune-Cookman University Lincoln University University of California, Merced Boise State University Livingstone College University of California, Riverside California Lutheran University Loyola Marymount University University of California, San Diego Four faculty members hold PhDs. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts University of California, Santa Barbara California Polytechnic State University, Merrimack College University of California, Santa Cruz San Luis Obispo Miami University, Oxford University of Chicago 65% of faculty hold advanced degrees. California State University, Bakersfield Michigan State University University of Colorado at Boulder California State University, Chico Middle Tennessee State University University of Connecticut California State University, Dominguez Hills Mills College University of Hawaii California State University, East Bay Montana State University University of Idaho The average class size is 24. California State University, Fresno Morehouse College University of Illinois at Urbana California State University, Fullerton Muhlenberg College Champaign California State University, Humboldt New Jersey Institute of Technology University of Kentucky Student to teacher ratio is 15. California State University, Long Beach New York Institute of Technology, University of La Verne California State University, Los Angeles Manhattan Campus University of Louisville California State University, Monterey Bay New York University University of Maine 100% of faculty and staff dedicated to our mission. California State University, Northridge North Carolina A&T State University University of Miami California State University, Sacramento Northern Arizona University University of Nevada, Las Vegas California State University, San Bernardino Notre Dame de Namur University University of Nevada, Reno California State University, San Diego Oregon Institute of Technology University of Oklahoma California State University, San Francisco Oregon State University University of Oregon California State University, San Jose Pace University University of Portland California State University, San Marcos Pacific University University of Redlands Our curriculum California State University, Sonoma Parsons School of Design University of Rhode Island nurturing student success and personal development California State University, Stanislaus Pennsylvania State University University of San Diego Champlain College Pepperdine University University of San Francisco Chapman University Philander Smith College University of Southern California We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. The Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Portland State University University of Texas, Austin Clark Atlanta University Pratt Institute University of Texas, Arlington following required courses, combined with electives, equal to Cogswell Polytechnical College Purdue University University of the Pacific Colorado School of Mines Rider University University of Utah a total of 250 semester credits for graduation (and meet the Colorado State University Rhode Island College University of Washington minimum required curriculum for admission to the University Concordia University - Montreal Salve Regina University University of Wisconsin Cornell College San Francisco Art Institute Vassar College of California and California State University systems): Cornish College of the Arts Saint Augustine’s University Virginia State University DePaul University Santa Clara University Washington State University Dominican University of California Scripps College Wellesley College 2 years of World Drake University Seattle Pacific University West Virginia University, IT 4 years of Religious Studies Emerson College Seattle University Western Washington Languages Fordham University Shaw University Whittier College Georgetown University Southern Oregon University Whitworth University 4 years of English Georgia State University Spelman College Willamette University 1 year of Visual Grambling University St. John’s University Xavier University Hampton University 3 years of Mathematics and Performing Arts St. Mary’s College of California 3 years of Social Science 1 year of Physical Education 67% of the Class of 2018 graduated with honors 99% of the Class of 2018 enrolled in college 3 years of Science School Profile 2018-updated.indd 1 8/10/18 8:58 AM Our salesian community 430 students were enrolled at Salesian College Preparatory during the 2017-2018 school year. More than half of these students received tuition assistance totaling $1.8 million. 22% 25% 12% 24% 17% 100% African / African-American / Black Asian / Pacific Islander Caucasian / Euro-American / White Hispanic / Latino Multiracial / Other Salesian Student Life Advanced Placement encouraging a vibrant life beyond the classroom Approximately 70% of our students participate in co-curricular and Honors Courses activities including 34 competitive teams across 13 interscholastic elevating your student’s education to the next level sports, more than 30 co-curricular clubs, a Jazz band, a renowned Story and Song chorale group and a comprehensive visual and We offer 20 Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Additionally, performing arts program. Additionally, students participate in a Salesian offers an Honors at Entrance accelerated curriculum for Service Learning Program encompassing four required service eligible freshmen. Advanced Placement and Honors courses are projects. Every student must complete a Senior Synthesis Portfolio offered in the following subjects: and Presentation with a focus on service learning at the end of their senior year. English I Honors (9) Pre-Calculus Honors (11, 12) World History Honors (9) AP Calculus AB (11, 12) Spanish II Honors (9, 10) AP Calculus BC (11, 12) AP Biology (10) AP French (11, 12) School Community English II Honors (10) AP Spanish (11, 12) a welcoming and diverse community awaits AP Computer Science (10, 11, 12) AP English Literature (12) Spanish III Honors (10, 11) AP Art History (12) Salesian is a diverse and welcoming community that develops AP Language & Composition (11) Comparative Religions Honors (12) healthy young people by providing them opportunities to explore AP U.S. History (11) Economics Honors (12) and pursue personal, academic, co-curricular and spiritual interests. Chemistry Honors (11) U.S. Government Honors (12) The Salesian student community represents the multicultural and socioeconomically diverse population of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. iPad Program providing a mobile and interactive learning environment Scholarships All students participate in a 1-to-1 iPad Program and are required to awarding student achievement bring and use an Apple iPad in the classroom and at home. Students and faculty can access interactive research resources via our secure Academic and merit-based scholarships are available for students campus wireless network. iPad technology allows for better student who have demonstrated exemplary qualities. Students may apply engagement and improved learning. for up to two scholarships and may receive a combination of one scholarship and tuition grant upon acceptance Please call the Admissions Office at (510) 234-4433, ext. 1416 for details. salesian leadership Tuition Grants committed to nurturing the whole student committed to making Salesian affordable to all Fr. John Itzaina, SDB Stephen Pezzola ‘74 Tuition grants may be offered to those who demonstrate financial Director President need. Grant applications are available online or by calling the Finance Office at (510) 234-4433 ext.1102. Marylou Flannery Brian Swanson Principal Assistant Principal "Meet our impressive faculty, spend