143 YEARS OF TRADITION EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN TO LEAD
AT-A- GLANCE
BOLD FUTURES BEGIN HERE: THE OLP ADVANTAGE
ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE
LEADS WITH FAITH & PURPOSE
Rooted in Catholic values, our students are driven by compassion, integrity, and a commitment to serve — completing over 30,000 hours of community impact annually.
3 out of 4 students were recognized by the California Scholarship Federation for their service and citizenship.
We celebrate that more than 80% of our student body identifies as Catholic, one of the highest of all Catholic high schools in San Diego County. Students live their faith by attending Mass, which is offered three times per month.
Students of all faith backgrounds are welcomed at OLP, united by a shared commitment to lead with love, serve others, and grow in purpose.
HER JOY
• 80+ student-led clubs nurturing the different passions of our students
• MONTHLY assemblies and pep rallies
• COUNTLESS social and extracurricular events with St. Augustine High School including school dances, ASB, assemblies, masses, athletic teams, and drama productions
• MANY traditions such as Spring Sing, Miss OLP, Sister Shadow Day, BeYOUtiful, Clubs for a Cause, Grandparents Day, and Community Day
• ENDLESS moments of laughter and joy among sisters
530+ STUDENT-ATHLETES
18 CIF sports 33 teams
PLAYS STRENGTHS
At OLP, competition and confidence go hand in hand. Our athletes lead on and off the field.
• CIF SD Section All-Academic Team
• CIF Runner-up
• CIF Coach of the Year
• CIF Spirit of Sport Scholarship Section Winner
• CIF First Team
• CIF Second Team
• CIF Scholar Athlete of the Year
• League Champions
• Countless Tri-Sport Athletes
• Grand National Cheer Champions
• Award-Winning Dance Team
• Committed Collegiate Athletes
• Cultivate Professional Athletes
ENGAGES ACHIEVES
From AP Capstone to national STEM recognition, OLP blends challenge with access — empowering every girl to pursue excellence.
• 44 AP & Honors Courses
• More than 400 students take AP Exams annually
• AP Exam Pass Rate of nearly 90%
• Proudly offer AP Capstone Diploma (AP Seminar + AP Research)
• National Merit Scholars and finalists are awarded annually
• Earned the Dual AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award year after year
• Internship opportunities across multiple fields: STEM, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Philanthropy, Retail, as well as Food and Beverage
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace has earned Platinum recognition on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll — its highest accolade — signifying that over 80% of graduates took at least one AP exam, at least 50% scored 3 or higher, and at least 15% took five or more AP exams (with early participation in grades 9–10).
Girls’ school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology compared to girls who attended coeducational schools, and at the start of university, girls’ school graduates in the U.S. rate their confidence in their math skill abilities 10% higher than do their coeducated peers. — Goodman Research Group
LEARNS
HER
WAY
We proudly offer a compassionate and personalized approach to learning, with certified Special Education professionals and a robust inclusion program designed to empower every student to thrive.
• Educational Specialist
• Learning Support Specialist
• Learning Support Center
• Closed Campus
• State-of-the-art surveillance
• 24/7 Campus Monitoring
• Campus Security
• Sisters and Scholars Program
• St. Joseph Scholars
Less than 1% of female students in single-sex schools experience bullying compared to the 21% of female students in co-ed schools.
— Johnson and Gastic
Studies show that students at girls’ schools have higher aspirations than their female peers at coeducational schools. —Dr.
Richard A. Holmgren/ICGS
BUILDS HER FUTURE
Whether it’s global immersion, STEM innovation, or service projects, OLP students step into the world prepared and purposeful.
Global Travel Opportunities:
• National Leadership Conferences
• College Visits
• Sports Travel
• Faith Immersions and Service Experiences, including monthly Hogar Infantil immersion trips to Mexico with St. Augustine High School
Belonging is the heartbeat of the OLP experience. Here, girls from every background find a place where they are accepted, celebrated, and empowered to be exactly who they are. Every student contributes to and benefits from the strength of our diverse, mission-driven community. At OLP, you don’t just fit in. You find your place, you find your people.
EACH GRADUATING CLASS EARNS
1,000+ college admission offers
OLP EMPOWERS
YOUNG WOMEN TO LEAD
Named an AP Platinum Honor Roll School AP Access Award recipient — reflecting both excellence and equity.
93% of girls’ school graduates say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than coeducated peers and 80% have held leadership positions since graduating from high school.
— Goodman Research Group
300+ unique 4-year universities
80% offered a merit-based scholarship
$25,000,000+ in merit-based scholarships $170,000 average award per student 40% will pursue a STEM major
500+ STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OLP’S PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
PERFORMS, LEADS, CREATES
26 VAPA courses offered including: Dance, Drama, Podcasting, Songwriting, Video, and Visual Arts.
600+ leadership opportunities including academic teams, Associated Student Body, Campus Ministry, Carondelet Circle Student Ambassador Program, and Link Crew.
Our historic campus built in the 1920’s maintains the legacy of the past while housing 6 labs, a MakerSpace STEM room, a state-of-the-art video production studio, and the new St. Thérèse Library and Performing Arts Center featuring:
• Dance Studio
• 3 Music Rehearsal Rooms
• Music Ensemble Classroom
• Seminar Rooms
• 1 Slide!
OLP is committed to providing access to families who demonstrate a verifiable financial need. Financial assistance is available for qualified applicants.
Over $3,000,000+ awarded annually in Tuition Assistance and Scholarships
10% of incoming first-year students receive Merit-Based Awards
25+
Annual Scholarships awarded to current students
At OLP students are able to build a curriculum that reflects their passions while meeting the rigor and expectations of a college preparatory academy.
NONDISCRIMINATION 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.