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Bellarmine College Preparatory

#1 in Best All-Boys High Schools in California
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Boys
  • 9-12
  • San Jose, CA
  • 181 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A-
    Bellarmine College Preparatory is a top rated, private, all-boys, Catholic school located in San Jose, CA. It has 1,643 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. Tuition is $22,230 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 98% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    Address
    960 W Hedding St
    San Jose, CA 95126
    Telephone
    (408) 294-9224
    Website
    bcp.org

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $22,230
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    25%
    Average Financial Aid
    $10,942

    Bellarmine College Preparatory Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    —
    Average SAT
    1340
    372 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    175 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 38 responses
    Report
    • Not stepping on the B in the quad
      37%
    • Sporting events
      18%
    • Various retreats
      16%
    • Beating St. Francis in Football.
      8%
    • Sanguine Humors & Theater
      8%
    • Robotics tournaments
      5%
    • Speech and Debate Tournaments
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,643
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.27 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.27 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.27 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    —
    Boys Athletic Participation
    —
    87%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.15 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.15 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.15 responses
    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      D-
    Median Household Income
    $74,404
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,631
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $515,537
    National
    $184,700
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    Bellarmine College Preparatory Reviews

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    This school will prepare you for college. It is also very competitive in sports, robotics, math clubs, etc. It is fairly diverse with some Asians, Whites, Latinos, but very few Blacks. The food is delicious, especially the curly fries. The teachers are excellent at this school and care very much about your future. There are over 50 clubs that you can do at Bellarmine and you can create one yourself if you ask the admin. This school is very safe and I have not experienced any unsafe activity. There are nutritionists and a big gym that you can work out during the free period. The sports teams are very competitive and successful. Overall, you can create a good brotherhood at this school.
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    Attending Bellarmine was one of the greatest experiences of my life. It has excellent teachers, fantastic athletics, a wonderful campus--all the things that you'd expect of a school of its caliber. But what makes Bellarmine really special--what makes it truly unique from other high schools--is the profoundly deep and enduring sense of brotherhood you develop while attending. I know for a fact that because I went to Bellarmine, I've learned incredibly valuable lessons from some of the best educators the country has to offer, I've taken part in some of the most exhilarating sports experiences I'll ever have, and I've been prepared for college at a level that's significantly beyond that of my current classmates. But more than that, I know I've made lifelong friends with whom I can spend time with and enjoy for decades to come. As always, Go Bells.
    The campus is very open, big and college-like. While some of the teachers choose favorites and go off the curriculum by giving way to much homework, overall, most teachers love what they are doing and are great at teaching their subject. Additionally, Bellarmine has a lot of clubs, sports and after school programs. There is also a lot of diversity among different types of cultures and backgrounds (but it is an all boys school) and will never silence anyone for there opinions on an issue, but will rather, ask you to discuss it and try to defend it with others