THIS is OLP
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
2021 - 2022
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There’s no mistaking AN OLP GR ADUATE
THE ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE has been educating young women for
139 YEARS in the tradition of the
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET
Our Campus
OUR HISTORIC CAMPUS WAS BUILT IN THE EARLY
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OLP is committed to helping girls navigate the complex world of STEM alongside our commitment to the Visual and Performing Arts. STEAM is a core principal integral to the education of all our girls.
1 9 2 0 ’ S and features a library, event center, amphitheater,
weight & conditioning spaces, athletic facilities, dance studio, and an expansive North Terrace Lawn. Newly renovated are Navarra Hall and Shiley Hall! The newly renovated spaces
include a Maker’s Space, Pilot Productions Studio, brand new
classrooms, and break-out spaces which are accessible to all with a brand new elevator! Our campus also has two dining
options: Pilot Café and Common Grounds, both managed by The French Gourmet.
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750
TU
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STUDENTS
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
ET HN I C B ACK GRO U ND S : 40% Hispanic/Latina
31% European American 19% Multi-Racial/Other 7% Asian/Filipino 2% African American 1% Pacific Islander
F R OM 8 2 ZIP C O DE S
and 103 Catholic, Independent & Public Schools
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The OLP Robotics Team, sponsored by Qualcomm, competed in the FIRST Robotics World Championships for the 2nd year in a row!
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Our Architects of Change designed and installed a Little Free Library outside of the OLP campus. The box even resembles our beautiful and historic buildings.
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OLP students gathered for a week of intentional community living at Nazareth Farm, which included home repair projects in the local community, faith sharing, and learning simple living practices to better our environment.
THE CLASS of 2021... WERE OFFERED ADMISSIONS
60%
WERE OFFERED SCHOLARSHIPS* *at least one merit-based scholarship
9,800
TOTAL ALUMNAE
from a college or university
44%
PLAN TO MAJOR IN A STEM FIELD
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1,125
from 263 unique colleges & universities
$ 24 MILLI O N
IN MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS WAS OFFERED >>
Carondelet Circle Student Ambassador is just one of 600 leadership opportunities available on campus each year.
15%
ARE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS
STUDENT TO
OF OUR
AC A
FACULTY RATIO:
STUDENTS
AVERAGE CLASS
enrolled in at least 1
14 TO 1
S DEMIC
SIZE:
23
AP & HONORS COURSES:
37
STEAM CLASSES:
67
431 / 57%
AP or Honors class
369 / 48.6%
enrolled in at least 1 Honors class
252 / 33.2%
enrolled in at least
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3 0, 0 0 0
TU SPIRI
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50 0 +
55 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
compete in
Society of Hispanic Professional
Water Polo, Archery, Lacrosse, Sand
Volleyball, Softball, Swim & Dive, Track & Field, Cheer,
E-Sports,Dance,
Equestrian and Surf
SCHOOL MASCOT:
T HE P I LO T S
+
have taught at OLP for an average of
8 YEARS +
78%
hold
advanced degrees.
OLP OPERATES FROM THE CSJ
TRADITION OF “FAITH IN ACTION.” Our 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. Through a Campus Ministry program rooted in student leadership, students are encouraged
to engage their faith and lead others through a vibrant faith experience. Religious studies in the classroom are complemented with
class level retreats for all grades. Liturgies are
planned by students and led by visiting Priests from San Diego Diocese.
are available each year for students
Basketball, Soccer,
of OLP
1 AP class
600 L E A D E R S H I P P O S I T I O N S
Tennis, Volleyball,
are alumnae
Of the 289 students, 8 7 . 5 % had scores of 3 , 4 O R 5 .
“Dear Neighbor Without Distinction”
Cross Country, Golf,
19%
In 2020 - 2021, 2 8 9 S T U D E N T S took 5 1 8 A P E X A M S .
SERVING THE
student-athletes
OF OUR
FACULTY
on campus including Robotics,
Engineers, Green Team, Culinary Club, Mock Trial, Culturally Affiliated Clubs HONOR SOCIETIES INCLUDE American Sign Language,
California Scholarship Federation,
Rho Kappa National Social Studies SCHOOL SOCIALS INCLUDE
Welcome Back Social, Homecoming,
Miss OLP Ball, Junior Boat Dance, Prom, Community Day
OLP is committed to providing access to families
who demonstrate a verifiable financial need. Financial assistance is available for qualified applicants.
2021-22
TUITION COST
$ 20,850
L I S T O F FO U R Y E A R C O L L E G E AC C E P TA N C E S • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Allegheny College Baylor University Boston College Boston University Brigham Young University Cabrillo College California Lutheran University California Polytechnic University California State University, Long Beach California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, San Marcos Chapman University College of the Holy Cross Cornell University Cornish College of the Arts Emerson College Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville Georgetown University Gonzaga University Grossmont College Harvard University Howard University Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey Les Roches International School of Hotel Management Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Marquette University Mesa College New York University Northeastern University Oregon State University Otis School of Art and Design Pace University Parsons School of Design Pepperdine University Point Loma Nazarene University Pomona College Regis University Rensselaer Polytechnic University Saint Mary’s College of California San Diego Mesa College
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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace admits students of any color, race, ethnic origin, or faith to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, ethnic origin, or faith in the administration of its educational policies, scholarships, financial aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.