Salesian High School (Los Angeles)
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| Bishop Mora Salesian High School | |
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| Address | |
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960 South Soto Street , , 90023 | |
| Coordinates | 34°01′58″N 118°12′59″W / 34.032762°N 118.216253°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, All-Male |
| Motto | To Love, Teach & Inspire |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic; Salesian Society |
| Established | 1958 |
| Status | Open |
| Oversight | Archdiocese of Los Angeles |
| Dean | Isela Larios |
| Rector | Fr. Jim Nieblas |
| Principal | Sam Robles |
| Faculty | 25 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 400 (2008-2009) |
| 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 School |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges[1] |
| Yearbook | Etalon |
| Tuition | $5,850 |
| Admissions Director | Moises Delgado |
| Athletic Director | Hector Alatorre |
| Activities Director | Daniel Meraz |
| Website | [1] |
Bishop Mora Salesian High School is an all-male 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.
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Academics
With 99 percent of its graduates going on to college (though only 70 percent going on to a four-year college or university), 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
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 Soccer team won the first ever State Championship. In 2009, Salesian's Volleyball team won their first ever CIF Division V championship against St. Margaret's Episcopal School The school's long-standing rivals are the Cardinals of Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary in Montebello (a rivalry started when the now co-ed school enrolled only boys and was known as "Cantwell"), and the Phantoms of Cathedral High School in Downtown L.A.. 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. Varsity was beaten in the fall again, but next year Cantwell will be defeated.
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 Councilmember, 14th District
- George Yepes, renowned muralist
External links
Notes and references
- ^ WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". Retrieved 2009-06-05.