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'''Justin-Siena High School''' is a [[Roman Catholic]] college preparatory school, located in [[Napa, California]] within the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa in California]]. The school was created when Justin High School for males, sponsored by the [[Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools|Christian Brothers]] of the San Francisco District, merged with [[St. Catherine of Siena]] High School for females, sponsored by the [[Dominican Sisters]] of San Rafael in 1972. The student population currently numbers approximately 650. It provides education to [[North Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)|North Bay]] residents from [[Napa County, California|Napa]], [[Solano County, California|Solano]], and [[Sonoma County, California|Sonoma]] Counties. In 2011 the school's tuition assistance was $1.4 million. Justin-Siena is one of the most expensive high schools in Napa, California because it is the only private high school.<ref>{{Cite journal |
'''Justin-Siena High School''' is a [[Roman Catholic]] college preparatory school, located in [[Napa, California]] within the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa in California]]. The school was created when Justin High School for males, sponsored by the [[Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools|Christian Brothers]] of the San Francisco District, merged with [[St. Catherine of Siena]] High School for females, sponsored by the [[Dominican Sisters]] of San Rafael in 1972. The student population currently numbers approximately 650. It provides education to [[North Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)|North Bay]] residents from [[Napa County, California|Napa]], [[Solano County, California|Solano]], and [[Sonoma County, California|Sonoma]] Counties. In 2011 the school's tuition assistance was $1.4 million. Justin-Siena is one of the most expensive high schools in Napa, California because it is the only private high school :(. Most people who go there aren't happy. <ref>{{Cite journal |
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4026 Maher Street Google map link , 94558 | |
| Coordinates | 38°19′51″N 122°19′17″W / 38.33083°N 122.32139°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1966 |
| President | Robert T. Jordan |
| Principal | Noel Hesser |
| Faculty | 40 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | approximately 650 (2011) |
| Campus size | 40 acres |
| Color(s) | Blue and Red |
| Athletics conference | Marin County Athletic League |
| Team name | Braves |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges[1] |
| Publication | Sirens' Call (literary magazine) |
| Tuition | $13,600 (2011-2012) |
| Dean of Students | Adolfo Guevara and Marilyn Paquette |
| Admissions Director | David Holquin |
| Athletic Director | Michael Fisher |
| Activities Director | Christopher Swain |
| Campus Minister | Andy Hodges |
| Website | http://www.justin-siena.com |
Justin-Siena High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school, located in Napa, California within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa in California. The school was created when Justin High School for males, sponsored by the Christian Brothers of the San Francisco District, merged with St. Catherine of Siena High School for females, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael in 1972. The student population currently numbers approximately 650. It provides education to North Bay residents from Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties. In 2011 the school's tuition assistance was $1.4 million. Justin-Siena is one of the most expensive high schools in Napa, California because it is the only private high school :(. Most people who go there aren't happy. [2] The school is currently sponsored by the Christian Brothers of the San Francisco District, who assumed complete sponsorship of the school in 2006. The school is currently run by Robert Jordan.
Athletics
Justin-Siena competes in the Marin County Athletic League for all sports. The MCAL is a highly competitive league that consists of both public and private schools. Justin-Siena also is an active member of the North Coast Section (NCS) of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). The North Coast Section spans from the California-Oregon border to south of the Bay Area.
Growth Plans
In 2011 the school announced plans to lease 10 acres of its property to Lowe's. Revenue from the lease would provide capital to finance campus improvements, including the construction of a new science and academic research center, an aquatics center, a renovated performing arts center and renovations to classrooms, the cafeteria and locker rooms.[3] Later in the year, Lowes announced plans to close 20 stores and scale back future expansion plans, The company did not indicate how plans for the Justin Siena site would be affected by this announcement.[4]
Notable alumni
- Nicolas Cage, actor, attended, however did not graduate from Justin-Siena
- Brett Wallace, a baseball standout at Arizona State and the first round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Ellen Toscano, actress, singer, and dancer in San Francisco's Beach Blanket Babylon
- Roman Coppola, director, son of famed director, Francis Ford Coppola
External links
Notes and references
- ^ WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". Retrieved 2009-06-05.
- ^ Dills, Isabelle (August 7, 2011). "Faith-based schools report growing enrollment". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Lovell, Chantal (August 5, 2011). "Impact report is first hurdle for Lowe's on Justin-Siena property". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Lovell, Chantal (October 28, 2011). "Plans for new Lowe's near Justin-Siena still unclear". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved October 29, 2011.
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