Overview

Bishop O'Dowd High School, one community of many parts, is an extraordinary place to grow in to young adulthood. It is a healthy, vibrant, family-friendly center for college preparation and adolescent development. Students graduate eligible for the University of California and Ivy League schools while participating in some of the finest and most inclusive athletic, co-curricular, and visual and performing arts programs in California. Bishop O'Dowd's diverse community, renowned for its warmth and appreciation of all kinds of minds, will bring life-long friendships and great joy. Our enriched environment nourishes each student's intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual growth.
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Official information of Bishop O Dowd High School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Day
C Matriculation
B+ Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A Community
B Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $22,760
# of Students: 1,250
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 3%
AP Courses: 20
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 77%
SAT: 1201/1600
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AP Courses

(Total 20)
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
United States Government and Politics
Human Geography
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
United States Government and Politics
Human Geography
Physics 1
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
Psychology
United States History
English Language and Composition
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(Total 15)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Arts

(Total 14)
Band
Chorus
Drama
Jazz
Music
Performing
Ceramics
Digital Music
Drawing
Painting
Band
Chorus
Drama
Jazz
Music
Performing
Ceramics
Digital Music
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Video
Art
Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 30)
Black Student Union
Latinos Unidos
Unity Club
Filipino Club
Pacific Islander Club
Asian Student Alliance
Italian Club
Jewish Club
Polynesian Club
Native Indian / Indigenous Association
Black Student Union
Latinos Unidos
Unity Club
Filipino Club
Pacific Islander Club
Asian Student Alliance
Italian Club
Jewish Club
Polynesian Club
Native Indian / Indigenous Association
Aerospace Engineering
Art-Stronomy Club
Chemistry Club
Computer Club
Debate
Girls Who Code
Pre Pre Med
Robotics Club
Mathletes
Physics Club
Feminist Club
O’Dowd Climate Coalition
Bring Change to Mind
Women’s Circle
IGNITE
Bay Area Student Activist Club
Activism and Media Club
Dragon Talks
Eco Clubs
Junior Statesmen of America
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1951
Campus Size: 20 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior,SLEP

Brief Reviews

(Total 10)
4.6/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 6)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Bishop O Dowd High School

01.
Tell me a bit about Bishop O Dowd High School.
Bishop O Dowd High School is Co-ed private day school located in Oakland, California, US. It was founded 1951 , and currently has about 1250 students, 3.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.bishopodowd.org.
02.
Does Bishop O Dowd High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Bishop O Dowd High School is offering 20 AP courses.

Bishop O Dowd High School also have 77% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Bishop O Dowd High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2022, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Stanford University, Yale University and Williams College.
04.
What is the application requirement for Bishop O Dowd High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Bishop O Dowd High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Bishop O Dowd High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Bishop O Dowd High School in 2024 is $22,760, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at rlau@bishopodowd.org .
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Where is Bishop O Dowd High School located?
Bishop O Dowd High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Oakland, which is about 3 miles away from school. Most families can choose Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Bishop O Dowd High School’s official site: http://www.bishopodowd.org or call them at 510-577-9100.
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Yes, here are few: Northern Light, Candell's College Preparatory School and St. Leander School.

The closest major city is Oakland. You can find out more schools near Oakland here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Bishop O Dowd High School?
The overall rating for Bishop O Dowd High School is B.

The section ratings of Bishop O Dowd High School are:
C for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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