Academy of Our Lady of Peace
At a Glance... Our Mission
Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.�
Educating the next generation of women leaders & innovators since 1882
an OLP graduate.
THERE’S NO MISTAKING 134
s! Founded in 1882 by the year Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ).
ACADEMICS
Our Campus Our historic campus was built in the early 1920s and features a library, event center, auditorium, weight & conditioning rooms, updated athletic facilities, the Student Union Center and an expansive North Terrace lawn, as well as two dining options, including Pilot Cafe.
CONFIDENT GIRLS. TRUE LEADERS. DEDICATED ADVOCATES.
OUR STUDENTS
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750 Students Enrolled
Religious Traditions
94% Catholic 6% Other Faiths
41.5% Hispanic/Latina 36.4% European American 13.3% Multi-Racial/Other 6.6% Asian/Fillipino 1.2% Pacific Islander 1% African American
Ethnic Backgrounds
OUR GRADUATES As a woman of faith, woman of heart, woman of courage and woman of excellence, an OLP student is provided opportunities to put her faith into action, and become a transformative agent of change in our world.
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The OLP Difference
Our rigorous and interdisciplinary curriculum is designed specifically for girls. Faculty are able to focus solely on how girls learn and what girls need to achieve the most success.
Spiritual Life & Service Learning Faculty members have taught at OLP for an average of 12 years and 71% hold advanced degrees.
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STEAM Classes
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offers of admission the Class of 2016 received
unique colleges & universities offered the Class of 2016 admission
of the Class of 2016 was offered at least one scholarship from a college or university
of the Class of 2016 plans to major in a STEM field in college
in merit-based scholarships offered to the Class of 2016
(student to faculty ratio)
Science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) are integrated into the curriculum, allowing our girls to innovate across disciplines
AP & Honors Courses
Last year, 233 students took 363 AP Exams with an average pass rate of 80.7%
STUDENT LIFE
With a variety of opportunities outside the classroom, including clubs, athletics and our partnership with the all boys school, Saint Augustine, every OLP girl discovers her talents and finds her passion.
Visual & Performing Arts Classes include Pilot TV, digital arts, dance, painting, watercolor, ceramics, music theory & a variety of student performances each year.
Member of the National Arts Honor Society
of OLP graduates go on to higher education
14:1
College Preparation Students are empowered and prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow with help from our comprehensive college counseling program.
4 Full-Time Counselors on Staff to Assist Students with their Needs
The OLP Department of Religious Studies operates from the CSJ tradition of “Faith in Action”. The curriculum is rooted in balancing formation with information and is integrated across all disciplines under the guidance of the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. With the integration of a Campus Ministry program rooted in student leadership, students are encouraged to engage in their faith and lead others through a vibrant faith experience. Religious studies in the classrooms is complemented with class level retreats for all grade levels. Liturgies are planned by students and led by visiting Priests from all over San Diego Diocese. Students are required to complete 85 hours of service by the time of graduation, but most go above and beyond the minimum requirements because the culture of our community is that of serving the “dear neighbor without distinction.”
Athletics Over 400 student-athletes compete in softball, basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, volleyball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, soccer, surf, sand volleyball and archery.
Clubs & Activities 42 Clubs & Organizations on campus including Robotics, SHPE, Amnesty International, Culinary Club, Pilot Press, Mock Trial, Peace Commission & more!
340 Annual Leadership Positions for students
Learn More About Our School at www.aolp.org or 619-725-9118
TUITION & FINANCES As a Catholic, college preparatory, all girls school, OLP relies on gifts from parents, friends, alumnae and donors to close the gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate each student. OLP invests in tuition assistance & scholarships each year to ensure all students who want an OLP education are able to receive one.
2016-17 Tuition Cost: $17,800 Financial assistance is available for qualified applicants. OLP is committed to providing access to our program to families who demonstrate a financial need.
College Acceptances Over the Last 4 Years Abilene Christian University Academy of Art University Adams State University Adelphi University American University The American University of Paris Arizona State University Art Center College of Design The Art Institute of California Assumption College Auburn University Austin College Azusa Pacific University Baldwin Wallace University Barnard College Barry University Baylor University Becker College Belmont University Beloit College Berkeley City College Bethune-Cookman University Biola University Birmingham-Southern College Boise State University Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Butler University Cal Maritime Caldwell University California Baptist University California College of the Arts California Institute of Technology California Institute of the Arts California Lutheran University California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo CSU Bakersfield CSU Channel Islands CSU Chico CSU Dominguez Hills CSU East Bay CSU Fresno CSU Fullerton CSU Long Beach CSU Los Angeles CSU Monterey Bay CSU Northridge CSU Sacramento CSU San Bernardino CSU San Marcos CSU Stanislaus California University of Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon University The Catholic University of America CETYS Universidad Chaminade University Chapman University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Chatham University Chestnut Hill College Claremont McKenna College Clark University Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colgate University Colorado Mesa University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Colorado State University Pueblo Columbia College Chicago Columbia University Concordia College–New York Concordia University–Irvine Concordia University–Portland Cornell University Creighton University Culinary Art School The Culinary Institute of America Cuyamaca College Daemen College De Anza College
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