| St. Lucy's Priory High School | |
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| Address | |
| 655 West Sierra Madre Avenue Glendora, California, (Los Angeles County), 91741 United States |
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| Type | Private, All-Female |
| Motto | Lux, Veritas, Pax (Light, Truth, Peace) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic; Benedictine Sisters |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Lucy |
| Established | 1963 |
| Principal | Sr. Monica Collins |
| Asst. Principal | Sr. Helen Dziuk |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Campus | Beautiful Campus overlooking the San Gabriel valley |
| Campus size | Large and on a hill with many, many steps |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and Light Blue |
| Song | Rolling hills, Snow-capped mountains,Rusting Palms, Stately Pines,Winding roads, Noble Bulidings, Alma Mater, Lovely Light, Light, Truth, Peace, Shall ever be our motto, Blue on blue, our pledge of loyal hearts, Light, Truth, Peace, O' lovely alma mater, Though we leave we hold you in our hearts, alma mater, we will return to you, alma mater, lovely light |
| Sports | Soccer,track,volleyball,softball,basketball,cross country,waterpolo,swim,tennis |
| Mascot | Roarie The regent or one who rules |
| Team name | Regents |
| Accreditation(s) | Western Association of Schools and Colleges[1] |
| Average SAT scores | 86% of the class of 2008 released their SAT Reasoning Test results; the middle 50% scored between 490 - 610 on the critical reading, between 480 - 580 on the math, and 490 - 590 on the writing.[2] |
| Publication | Impressions (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | 'The Laureate' |
| Yearbook | 'Lumen' |
| Website | http://stlucys.com |
St. Lucy's Priory High School is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls high school in Glendora, California built in 1963. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
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St. Lucy's Priory High School, founded by the Benedictine Sisters in 1962, is a private Roman Catholic school for women, grades 9-12, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Western Catholic Education Association, and the University of California Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools. St. Lucy's is a college preparatory, liberal arts institution. Admission is based on STS High School Placement Test scores, grades, recommendations, and personal interviews. The 2009-2010 enrollment is 753 students with a senior class of 195. The school population is 78% Catholic and 68% minority (5% Asian/Pacific Islander; 8% Filipino; 3% African American; 39% Hispanic; 22% Multiracial). The student - teacher ratio is 21 - 1[3]
St. Lucy’s Priory High School is a Roman Catholic private school dedicated to providing a quality college preparatory education for young women. As a Benedictine school, St. Lucy’s is a community for those who wish to express Christian values in education and develop personal and academic excellence. St. Lucy’s prepares students to think critically, communicate effectively, and respond compassionately to the needs of the community. St. Lucy’s provides a unique opportunity to cultivate the values of Christian womanhood and leadership[3]
St. Lucy’s Priory High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a regional accrediting association recognized by the California Office of Education and the National Commission of Accrediting. St. Lucy’s was first accredited in 1967 and is presently accredited through 2014. St. Lucy’s Priory High School is also accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association. St. Lucy’s Priory High School is accredited by the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools of the University of California.[4]
As a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the Sierra League, St. Lucy's fields varsity teams in tennis, cross-country, volleyball, soccer, basketball, water polo, softball, track and swimming. Other extracurricular activities include A.S.B., National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation, KIWINS, Junior Statesmen of America, Drama Club, Social Issues Club, Spring Musical, Science Club, Language Club, Music for the Masses; and Regiment and Band for Damien High School.[5]
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