Salesian High School (Los Angeles)

Bishop Mora Salesian High School
Address
960 South Soto Street Los Angeles (Boyle Heights), California, (Los Angeles County), 90023 United States
Coordinates	34.032762°N 118.216253°W / 34.032762; -118.216253
Information
Type	Private, All-Male
Motto	To Love, Teach & Inspire
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic; Salesian Society
Patron saint(s)	Don Bosco
Established	September 15, 1958
Status	Open
Oversight	Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Dean	Isela Larios
Rector	Fr. Jim Nieblas
Principal	Sam Robles
Vice principal	Mark Johnson
Faculty	30
Teaching staff	30
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	415  (2010-2011)
Average class size	23
Student to teacher ratio	16:1
Color(s)	Columbia Blue and Black
Athletics conference	Santa Fe League CIF-SS
Mascot	Mustang
Rival	Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School
Accreditation(s)	Western Association of Schools and Colleges through 2016.
Publication	The SPIRIT
Yearbook	Etalon
Tuition	$5,400
Finance Director	Guillermo Vidaurri
Admissions Director	Moises Delgado
Athletic Director	Hector Alatorre
Activities Director	Adrien Lopez
Website	www.mustangsla.org

Bishop Mora Salesian High School is an all-male Roman Catholic high school located in the Boyle Heights community of Los Angeles, California. The school mascot is the Mustangs. It was named after Francisco Mora y Borrell, Bishop of the former Monterey-Los Angeles Diocese. Salesian is also named after St. Francis de Sales. The high school is operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles and associated with the Salesian Society.

Early history

When construction on Salesian High School began in 1958, there was speculation that the school would not be successful and would close quickly, but the community of Los Angeles and the ASB (Association of Salesian Brothers) were determined to help this institution. Throughout the early years of activity its facilities served as a place where local elementary schools and the neighboring communities could hold events.

Alma Mater O’ Salesian Alma Mater, St. John Bosco’s Pride Fortified By His Wisdom, He Stands By Our Side, Time Goes By And We Grow Old Our Hearts Still Keep In Beat Hail, Salesian, Mustangs Hail, The Mighty, Proud Elite

Academics

With 99 percent of its graduates going on to college, Salesian is considered a premier Catholic high school in Boyle Heights/L.A. Salesian is known for serving local public and private elementaries, and for its Salesian Boys and Girls Club (a UC/CSU center of excellence), which helps young boys and girls in the community. Salesian also is known for their charitable events, "Project Santa", and for hosting several Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) athletic events. It is associated with two other southland ASB schools, including Don Bosco Technical Institute in Rosemead and St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower which all operate closely.

Student life

• Clubs^{[citation needed]}

• Travel Club
• Ultimate Frisbee Club
• Video Game Club

Yearbook Mariachi Drumline Football Soccer XC Track and Field Volleyball Associated Student Body Lettermen National Honor Society Basketball Baseball

Athletics

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Soccer
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

The Salesian Mustangs have put together successful sports program, particularly baseball, soccer, wrestling, football, track and field, cross-country, and volleyball. Recently, the school opened a new gym, sports facilities, and football field through the donations of alumni and associated individuals. In 2008 Salesian's Varsity Soccer team won the first ever State Championship. In 2009, Salesian's Varsity Volleyball team won their first ever CIF Division V championship against St. Margaret's Episcopal School Salesian's Varsity Football reached the Semi-finals for the first time in school history in the 2009-2010 season. Their Junior Varsity also did outstanding and even managed to defeat the CSHM Cardinals in the 2009-2010 season. In 2010, Salesian's Varsity Soccer team won the CIF-SS title and the 2nd State Championship. In 2011, Salesian's Varsity Baseball went undefeated in league play.

Current activity

The school operates on a college prep track. This system allows the school to serve all types of students while staying true to the vision set forth by St. John Bosco. The school also hosts local community events with continued access to its facilities. Events include elementary school graduations, CYO tournaments, California Interscholastic Federation tournaments and many other functions that serve the Boyle Heights community.

Notable alumni

• José Huizar - Los Angeles City Council member, 14th District
• George Yepes - renowned muralist
• Luis Silva - Class of 2008 - Major League Soccer player for Toronto FC

External links

• Salesian High School