For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 136 students in La Palma, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private high schools in La Palma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
草榴社区 High Schools in La Palma, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Semita School
Special Program Emphasis
6 Centerpointe Dr Ste 700
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 367-8688
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 367-8688
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students
Overview
This Town (La Palma)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
136 Students
272,407 Students
% Average Students of Color
84%
50%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
26,879 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
62%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,800
$23,888
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
34,980 Students
% Asian Students
21%
13%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
43,206 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
16%
# Black Students
15 Students
15,763 Students
% Black Students
11%
6%
# White Students
10 Students
115,449 Students
% White Students
7%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
69 Students
48,585 Students
% of Others Students
50%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in La Palma, CA?
2 private high schools are located in La Palma, CA.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in La Palma?
50% of private high schools in La Palma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
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