School Profile
Academic Year 2023-2024 CEEB Code: 053180
Dr. Barry Thornton, Ed.D., President Mr. Charles McGrath, M.Ed., Principal Ms. Rita Lee, Asst. Principal of Academics Mr. Vinay Shahi, Registrar
Mrs. Jane Zoucha, Director of Counseling Mrs. Karen Ghidossi, Upper Division Counselor Mr. Brian Emejuru, Upper Division Counselor
History Founded: Type: Enrollment: Location: Accreditation: Membership:
1944 Catholic High School of the San Francisco Archdiocese, Private 867 students from more than 65 schools San Mateo is a small city located between Silicon Valley and the City of San Francisco Western Association of Schools and Colleges; Western Catholic Educational Association NACAC, WACAC, ASCA, WCAL
Mission Junípero Serra High School is a distinguished Catholic institution dedicated to preparing boys for college and beyond. Our commitment is to academic excellence with spiritual growth at the heart of all that we do. We prepare our students to become responsible and honorable leaders, ready to navigate the complexities of the world that they will inherit. Our comprehensive academic curriculum is challenging and enriching, complemented by a diverse array of extracurricular activities designed to engage every interest. At Serra, we foster an environment of compassion and mutual respect, which are key characteristics of our community. We support our students on their journey towards becoming men of faith, wisdom, service, community and leadership.
Composition of the Class of 2023: 205 Students Ethnicity: 54% Caucasian; 19% Latino or Hispanic; 13% Multiracial; 16% Asian; 4% Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders; 3% African American; 10% Other or chose not to declare Geographical: San Francisco Bay Area with the majority of students coming from San Mateo County and a small percentage of students commuting from San Francisco and the East Bay Catholic: 57%; Students Receiving Financial Aid: 36%
Graduation Requirements
Mathematics 6
P.E. and Health 1
Theology 7 Science 6
2023
2022
2021
Semi-Finalist
1
4
2
Commended
8
6
6
Class of 2023 GPA Distribution
Rank in Class
Unweighted
Weighted
Serra does not compute or report class rank.
4.0+
0
58
3.50-3.99
109
53
3.00-3.49
51
30
4
2.50-2.99
34
10
Electives 8
Below 2.5
10
11
*Total
204
204
Core academic classes by semester English 8
National Merit
Social Studies 6 World Language (one language)
Visual and Performing Arts 2
*One senior transfer not included
Serra calculates three GPA’s. A total GPA includes all grades awarded at Serra. A weighted GPA includes one extra point for each honors or AP grade awarded beginning in the freshman year. An academic GPA includes all academic course grades awarded. Academic GPA is used to determine Honor Roll lists. A student with an academic GPA over 3.0 is placed on the Honor Roll. A student with an academic GPA over 3.5 is placed on the Principal’s List.
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