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Bellarmine College Preparatory

#1 in Best All-Boys High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Boys
  • 9-12
  • San Jose, CA
  • 164 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 20 to 1. Tuition is $21,065 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
$21,065
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
24%
Average Financial Aid
$11,200

Bellarmine College Preparatory Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
—
Average SAT
1340
296 responses
Average ACT
31
146 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 34 responses
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  • Not stepping on the B in the quad
    35%
  • Sporting events
    18%
  • Various retreats
    18%
  • Sanguine Humors & Theater
    9%
  • Beating St. Francis in Football.
    6%
  • Robotics tournaments
    6%
  • Speech and Debate Tournaments
    6%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,643
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1
Poll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.25 responses
Poll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.25 responses
Poll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.25 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
85%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.13 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.13 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.13 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
    C-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$96,662
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,822
National
$949
Median Home Value
$714,200
National
$184,700
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Bellarmine College Preparatory Reviews

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BCP is the standard for educational excellence! Once you have been Jesuit-educated, these young men are empowered to CHANGE the world w/ intelligence, compassion and self-awareness for their community. Bell is an all-around amazing high school journey for young men. If you have the privilege of attending BCP, make the most of it. This will be one of your defining moments in life to be a man for others. Class of '89.
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Bellarmine is unlike any other high school. The all-boys, Jesuit high school is conducive to an innovative spirit and caring and friendly community. Classes are taught by teachers who are actively engaged in their subject material and want to develop each students' capacity to learn. Campus Ministry programs offer a number of retreats, liturgies, and other reflective experiences to develop one's spiritual self. The community cares deeply for each other: for students, teachers, staff, and alumni alike. Administration not only ensures that the school is run well day-to-day, but engages in initiatives to consantly keep Bellarmine at the forefront of learning, environmental care, and technology to help educate and prepare students for college and beyond.
I love my experience at Bellarmine College Preparatory, but the administration has messed up quite a bit of stuff the last few years I have been there. They fired a band director without much notice or really any reason. Overall, everything except the administration is really, really good. Expensive school for a good reason though --> it prepares you for college