Garces Memorial High School vs. Bakersfield Christian High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Garces Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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School History
Bakersfield Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Overview
Garces Memorial is an academically challenging, college preparatory, co-educational Catholic high school, founded in 1947 by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Today it is operated by the Diocese of Fresno and staffed by a lay faculty and administration who are inspired by their Catholic faith to minister to the needs of the student body.
Garces Memorial alumni have attended the most prestigious colleges and universities.
They are successful and valuable members of their communities spanning across the United States and abroad as leaders in their faith, in their chosen professions, and in their commitment to serve others.
To offer our community a non-denominational "school of excellence" providing a Biblically based education.
The educational experience at BCHS will seek to develop each student's mind, body and spirit to his/her fullest potential through challenging course work, state of the art technology, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and spiritual training by a select group of Christian teachers and coaches.
Students who attend BCHS will be encouraged to become successful Christ-centered citizens through the study and application of God's Word.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1947
1979
Students Body
Total Students
479 students
693 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
116
191
Grade 10 Students
117
171
Grade 11 Students
129
168
Grade 12 Students
117
163
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
36 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
51%
65%
Average Class Size
n/a
26
Number of AP Classes
16
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:19
Average SAT score
1170
1250
Average ACT score
24
26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Polos, khaki pants/shorts or skirt.)
(Polos, khaki pants/shorts or skirt.)
Casual
(Modest)
(Modest)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 7 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,895
$15,550
Tuition Notes
$7,895 Catholic Tuition
$8,195 Non-Catholic Tuition
Other fees listed on BCHS website under Admissions
% on Financial Aid
n/a
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$4,200
Acceptance Rate
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97%
Admissions Director
Gordon Westhoff
Alice Abril
Admissions Associate
Katie Faulkner
Minerva Lugo
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
17
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
and many more organizations., ASB, Campus Ministry, Christian Life Community, InterAct, Key Club, S.O.S. Club, Student Government, Theatre
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