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Alverno High School is Your Place to Shine!

Alverno is an innovative and challenging college prep Catholic high school for girls nestled on 13 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Our unique student government program gives girls powerful leadership roles in the school, and our Christian service leadership program teaches students the joy and value of giving of themselves to others. Alverno could be your place to shine!

  Why Alverno is the place to be:

 New AP Human Geography course this year means 12 college-level courses offered.

  • 100% college attendance rate for the Class of 2009.
  • New technological innovations in the classroom give students the e-learning experience colleges now demand.
  • Inclusive college-prep curriculum meets the needs of all learning styles.
  • Small class sizes: an average class has 18 students
  • Each girl is individually placed in classes that are appropriate for her.
  • Strong faith and retreat program; active service leadership
  • A leadership program like no other
  • Twenty-seven academic and enrichment clubs.
  • Quality arts and athletic programs: Alverno fields competitive teams in cross country, volleyball, basketball, soccer (2009 CIF Champions), softball (2004 CIF Champions) and track. We produce two plays a year, offer two choirs and the famous Alverno Mass Band.
  • Sponsored by the Immaculate Heart Community
  • Accredited by WASC/NCEA/CAIS

Alverno Instant Facts:

  • 230 students
  • Student teacher ratio: 12-1
  • 2009-2010 tuition: $11,000 through the FACTS tuition service
  • HSPT test dates for fall 2010 are December 5 or January 9 

ALVERNO HIGH SCHOOL
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Alverno High School admits students of any race, color, racial or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. Alverno does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, racial or ethnic origin in the administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Alverno High School will attempt to make reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.