St. John Bosco High School

St. John Bosco High School
13640 Bellflower Blvd.
Bellflower, CA 90706
562-920-1734
www.bosco.org

Founded in 1940, St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California is a Catholic, all-boys college preparatory school rooted in the Salesian tradition of faith, reason, and loving kindness. For more than 80 years, the school has provided an outstanding education that combines rigorous academics, holistic student support, and strong moral formation.

Today, Bosco serves 838 young men between the ages of 14 and 19. Students come from across 712 different zip codes, with the largest populations arriving from Bellflower, Long Beach, Downey, Los Angeles, Whittier, and Norwalk. While the school draws families from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds—from wealth to extreme poverty—67% of students receive financial aid, underscoring the school’s commitment to making a Bosco education accessible to all. Roughly 16% of students live below the poverty line, reflecting the reality of the diverse communities the school serves across Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Bosco maintains an extraordinary 99% graduation rate, with graduates moving on to prestigious universities and careers of impact. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from comprehensive support services, including meals, counseling, and tutoring, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.

St. John Bosco High School (Bellflower, CA) puzzle pieces

• Students: 838 (all boys, ages 14–19) from 712 zip codes
• Demographics: 67% receive financial aid; ~16% live below poverty line
• Graduation Rate: 99%
• Tuition: $17,745
• Staff: 127 full-time, 113 part-time, 1,800+ volunteers
• Support Services: Meals, counseling, tutoring

St. John Bosco High School continues to provide young men from all walks of life with the opportunity to graduate, pursue higher education, and lead lives of faith, leadership, and service.