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Jesuit High School

A 52-acre, university-feel Catholic college preparatory in Carmichael. Founded 1963. Going coed Fall 2027.

3.2/5 GreatSchools Rating
14:1 Student–Teacher Ratio
15 Avg. Class Size
14.5 mi From 701 Rolling Green
Quick Facts

At a Glance


Address1200 Jacob Lane, Carmichael, CA 95608
Phone(916) 482-6060
Websitejesuithighschool.org
PresidentRev. Edward Fassett
Admissions DirectorMatthew Ramos
Founded1963
Grades9–12
AffiliationCatholic (Jesuit / Society of Jesus)
Student BodyAll-boys (co-ed beginning Fall 2027)
Total Enrollment~976–1,127 students
Student–Teacher Ratio14:1
Average Class Size15
Faculty69 — 59% hold advanced degrees
Campus52 acres
Distance from 701 Rolling Green14.5 mi · ~22 min
By the Numbers

One of Northern California's Most Distinguished Catholic Schools


0AP Courses Offered
0Acceptance Rate
$4M+Annual Financial Aid Distributed
Admissions & Tuition

Costs & the Path In


ItemDetail
Yearly Tuition (2026–27)$20,100
Tuition (per PrivateSchoolReview)$16,435
Application DeadlineRolling
Students of Color40%
Tuition AssistanceYes · $4M+ annually distributed
Academics

23 AP Courses — One of the Largest AP Catalogs in the Region


In the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Jesuit educates the whole person through challenging academics, co-curricular involvement, and spiritual formation. The school describes its goal as producing "conscientious leaders and agents of change."

AP courses: Biology, Calculus AB & BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, Micro/Macro Economics, English Language, English Literature, French IV, Government & Politics, Human Geography, Latin, Music Theory, Physics 1 & 2, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Spanish, U.S. Government, U.S. History.

Learning support: ADD/ADHD support and mild learning-difference programs available. Summer school offered.

Beyond the Classroom

15 Interscholastic Sports


Athletics (15 sports)

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling.

Nine national rugby championships. Underwater robotics program.

Notable Alumni

  • Isaac Serwanga ('08) — speaker, author, entrepreneur
  • Donghwan Park ('20) — valedictorian, Fencing Team USA
Community & Rankings

Reputation


  • Ranked in the top 20% of private schools in California — largest student body, most AP courses, most sports offered.
  • GreatSchools community rating: 3.2/5 (13 reviews).
  • Accredited by WASC; member of JSEA and NCEA.

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