School Profile
CEEB No. 052235
ACCREDITATION
Western Association of Colleges
And Schools
Western Catholic Educational Association
Saint Elizabeth High School
An urban Catholic college preparatory school offering a quality education to students in grades nine through twelve. Founded in 1921, the school is located in the historic Fruitvale district of Oakland, CA.
Mission Statement
Saint Elizabeth High School is a coeducational Catholic Diocesan high school founded in the spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Dominic serving a diverse student population from Oakland and surrounding communities. We are committed to fostering self-esteem and preparing students for college, challenging them to live and proclaim the Gospel message, achieve academic success and secure skills necessary for a life lived according to God’s plan.
Philosophy
Saint Elizabeth High School is a Catholic Diocesan high school that accepts, proclaims and gives witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The community of Saint Elizabeth High School believes:
- Education has the power to liberate
- Parents are the primary educators of their children
- Students are ultimately responsible for their education
- Teachers in partnership with parents are the
facilitators of learning
- Students from all socio-economic backgrounds,
religious beliefs and academic abilities should have
access to a Catholic education
- Students are vested with dignity, worth and value and
are empowered by God to attain their potential and to
contribute in a positive way to church and society
- Education is not isolated but interdependent with
local, national and global communities.
The Faculty
The teaching and administrative staff of Saint Elizabeth High School is comprised of twenty-eight dedicated professionals from diverse backgrounds. One members of the faculty has an earned doctoral degree, eight hold masters degrees, and one nationally recognized science teacher.
Admissions Policy
Each year the Saint Elizabeth admissions committee considers qualified applicants from approximately twenty-eight parochial, private, and public elementary schools. Enrollment is selective. Acceptance is based upon an applicant’s academic achievement, favorable recommendations of principals and teachers, performance on the high school placement examination, and a successful personal interview.
The present enrollment of 166 is composed of African-American (46%), Latino (39%), Asian/Pacific Island (8%), Caucasian (2%), Native American (1%), and Mixed Race or Other (4%).
A significant number (51%) of the students receive tuition assistance which includes financial aid and scholastic scholarships. Close to half (48%) come from single parent families.
Graduation Requirements
| Subject | Semesters | Credits |
| English | 12 | 60 |
| Social Studies | 6 | 30 |
| Religious Studies | 8 | 40 |
| Science | 4 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 6 | 30 |
| Physical Education | 4 | 20 |
| Fine Arts | 2 | 10 |
| Electives | 10 | 50 |
| Christian Service | 8 | 100 hours |
There are two semesters in an acedemic school year. Students must take seven courses per semester and earn 260 credits in order to graduate. A grade of D or better is needed to pass a course for graduation, but some colleges require a grade of C or better to qualify for entrance and students are encouraged to retake any courses in which they received less than a C.
Additional Course Offerings
Honors Courses
Algebra II
American Literature
Geometry
Advanced Placement Courses
English Literature
Spanish
U.C. Electives
Creative Writing Journalism (Newspaper)
Drama Painting
Drawing Psychology
Graphic Design Speech
Grading System
| A 4.0 | B+ 3.3 | C+ 2.3 | D+ 1.3 |
| A- 3.7 | B 3.0 | C 2.0 | D 1.0 |
| B- 2.7 | C- 1.7 | D- O.7 |
Saint Elizabeth High School students work hard to overcome obstacles and achieve their highest potential. Over 95% percent attend college after high school.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
Ninety-nine percent of the class of 2009 will attend college after high school.
8% University of California
37% California State Universities
4% California Private Universities
40% Community Colleges
8% Out of State Colleges or Universities
2% Vocational Programs
Recent graduates have been accepted at:
Arizona State University
California State Universities
Clark Atlanta University
Dillard University
Dominican University
Florida A&M
Grambling State University
Hampton University
Holy Names College
Howard University
Johnson C. Smith
LaVerne University
Loyola New Orleans
Prairie View A & M University
Saint Mary’s College of California
Santa Clara University
Spelman
Stilman
Southern University
Texas Southern University
Tuskegee University
University of California
University of San Francisco
Xavier University, New Orleans
For additional information
Please contact:
Mrs. Norma J. Mondy
Admissions Director
College Counselor
(510) 532-8947 ext. 119
nmondy@stliz-hs.org
Sr. Mary Liam Brock, O.P.
Principal
lbrock@stliz-hs.org
Mr. Ray Troper
Vice Principal
Academic Dean
(510) 532-8947 ext. 118
FAX (510) 532-9754
rtroper@stliz-hs.org
