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Loyola High School of Los Angeles
Motto: Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (Latin: "For the Greater Glory of God")
School Type	Private, Jesuit
President (Interim)	Rev. Robert Matthewson, S.J.
President-elect	Rev. Gregory Goethals, S.J.
Principal	William Thomason
Location	Los Angeles, CA
Enrollment (as of 2004-05)	1194
Tuition (as of 2004-05)	$7,570 (Financial Aid Available)
Average SAT Scores (Class of 2004)	Verbal: 614, Math: 618
Campus size	15 acres (61,000 m²)
School Colors	White and Blue
Campus Newspaper	The Loyalist
Mascot	Cub

Loyola High School of Los Angeles, California, is a Jesuit preparatory school for young men. It is the oldest high school in Southern California. Loyola admits students from central and the greater Los Angeles area, including students from every racial, economic, and ethnic background.

Notable Alumni

Stan Chambers - KTLA Channel 5 News Reporter
Danny Farmer - Wide Receiver for the Miami Dolphins
Thomas Girardi - Lawyer in the Erin Brockovich case
John F Grundhofer - CEO of US Bancorp
Ryan Lefebvre - Kansas City Royals Radio Announcer
Richard Polanco - California State Senate Majority Leader
Al Pollard - former Fullback and Announcer for the Philadelphia Eagles
Bob Shrum - Democratic presidential campaign adviser & writer of Ted Kennedy's "Dream shall never die" speech
Ed Roski - Minority owner of Los Angeles Lakers & Los Angeles Kings
Scott Tercero - Guard for the St. Louis Rams
Matt Ware - Defensive Back for the Philadelphia Eagles
Anthony A. Williams - Mayor of Washington DC
Christopher Cuellar - Mayor of Westlake CA
Gordon Bennett - Bishop of Mandeville, Jamaica, Antilles
Lawrence Ross- Los Angeles Times Bestselling Author: The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities

History

Loyola is Los Angeles's oldest educational institution, pre-dating the University of California system. The school was founded in 1865 as St. Vincent's College at the behest of then Bishop Thaddeus Amat, a member of the Vincentian order. In 1911, the Vincentians agreed to transfer management of the school to the Jesuits. By 1917, after several transitions, the school finally moved to its current location on Venice Boulevard.

The college was renamed Loyola College the following year, in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. Until 1929, the campus housed both the college and the high school. At that time, the Jesuits purchased additional property to house the college; separate facilities were acquired for the law school. The college was moved to the area now known as Westchester. Recent development of the school occurred in the 1980s; the gym, track, and swimming pool, along with additional classroom space were built after the administration secured major donations. The first decade of the 21st century also appears promising: significant donations by the William Hannon Foundation and the Francis Ardolf family will provide for a new science building.

Profile

Admissions

The major admissions entry point for Loyola High School is in 9th grade, with varying transfer opportunities offered in 10th and 11th grades. Transfer is not allowed going into the senior year. Admissions decisions are made by a committee headed by director Heath Utley. Admission is based on standardized test scores, recommendations from teachers, principal and minister, and grades. Loyola prides itself on its educational quality as well as its mission to create men for others, a hallmark of Jesuit thought. Loyola aims to educate its students in all respects--morally, religiously, and academically.

Loyola draws its students from all over the greater Los Angeles area, from Malibu to East L.A, and from Pasadena to Torrance and the South Bay. Nearly 50% of the student body is comprised of individuals of African-American, Latino, and Asian heritages, which serves to enhance the ethnic and socio-economic diversity of the school.

Curriculum

Loyola's curricular requirements cover a breadth of academic topics. 4 years each of Social Studies and English courses are required, along with 3 years of Math and Foreign Language study. Two and a half years of Science and a half-year of Fine Arts are also required. Three years of theology are also a central part of the curriculum, covering Scripture, systematic theology, Catholic social thought, moral theology and one senior elective. Advanced Placement courses are offered in 19 subject areas, and students are encouraged to take a wide variety of electives outside of the required courses. Over 99% of Loyola graduates go on to higher education, with 96% attending 4-year universities.

Service

Since the 1980s Loyola students have performed over two million hours of service to the community. As part of its commitment to educating men for others, Loyola students participate in two service oriented projects during their high school careers. The first includes a 50-hour service project during the sophomore or junior years. The second is a 85 hour commitment to a service organization during the month of January during the senior year. Instead of attending classes, Loyola seniors venture into the community and serve at various placements during the day. The Senior Project, as it is known, is one of the hallmarks of a Loyola education.

Athletics

Football: CIF AAAA/Div I Champs - 1962, 1963, 1975, 1990, 2003, 2005
Basketball: CIF AAAA/Div I-A Champs - 1954, 2002, 2003
Volleyball: CIF Div I Champs - 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 2003, 2004, 2005
Cross Country: CIF Champs - 1984, 1985, 2002, 2004; CIF State Champs - 2002, 2004
Track: CIF Champs - 1984, 2000, 2003, 2004
Soccer: CIF Division I/Division II Champs - 1998, 2005
Golf: CIF Northern Div. Champs - 2000, 2001, 2003
Swimming: CIF Champs - 1984, 1994, 1996, 1997
Tennis: CIF AA Champs - 1982, 1984, 1986

Accreditation

Loyola High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association, and is a member of the following organizations:

External link

Loyola High School website

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 The major admissions entry point for Loyola High School is in 9th grade, with varying transfer opportunities offered in 10th and 11th grades.  Transfer is not allowed going into the senior year.  Admissions decisions are made by a committee headed by director Heath Utley.  Admission is based on standardized test scores, recommendations from teachers, principal and minister, and grades.  Loyola prides itself on its educational quality as well as its mission to create ''men for others,'' a hallmark of Jesuit thought.  Loyola aims to educate its students in all respects--morally, religiously, and academically.
-Loyola draws its students from all over the greater Los Angeles area, from Malibu to East L.A, and from Pasadena to Torrance and the South Bay.  Nearly 50% of the student body is comprised of individuals of Afro-American, Latino, and Asian heritages, which serves to enhance the ethnic and socio-economic diversity of the school.
+Loyola draws its students from all over the greater Los Angeles area, from Malibu to East L.A, and from Pasadena to Torrance and the South Bay.  Nearly 50% of the student body is comprised of individuals of African-American, Latino, and Asian heritages, which serves to enhance the ethnic and socio-economic diversity of the school.
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