Very Good
#268 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 15% of private schools
Salesian High School
High School · Richmond, CA
A private high school in Richmond, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
2851 SALESIAN AVE, Richmond, CA 94804
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Salesian High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,715/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,430
Median home value
$618,000
Median rent
$1,825/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salesian College Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Salesian High School D/b/a Salesian College PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Richmond HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,341 | Compare → |
| Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salesian High School is listed in Richmond, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Salesian High School
Salesian High School is a private high school in Richmond, CA, serving approximately 386 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salesian High School
What grades does Salesian High School serve?
Salesian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Salesian High School?
Salesian High School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salesian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salesian High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Salesian High School rank in CA?
Salesian High School ranks #268 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Salesian High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salesian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Salesian High School a private school?
Yes, Salesian High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Salesian High School a religious school?
Salesian High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (510) 234-4433
- Area population (ZIP 94804)
- 44,679
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94804; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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