Overview

Cornelia Connelly High School, founded in 1961, is a Catholic, independent, fully accredited college-preparatory school for girls. Through small class size, attention to each individual, and a comprehensive educational program, Connelly creates a values-based learning culture that empowers young women to become articulate and self-confident leaders and to use their gifts to transform our global society. Honors and Advanced Placement courses are available, as well as many co-curricular activities including theatre, athletics and a variety of clubs.
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Official information of Cornelia Connelly School in 2024 | FindingSchool

Day S. Grades: Grades 9-12
All-girls
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $16,500
# of Students: 192
Teacher:Student: 1:10
International Student: 2%
AP Courses: 11
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 57%
SAT: 1670/2400

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#4 University of Chicago 1
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1
#15 Cornell University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
LAC #4 Wellesley College 1
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#23 University of Southern California 1
#30 Boston College 1
#32 New York University 1
#34 Brandeis University 1
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1
#37 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#39 University of California: Irvine 1
#39 University of California: San Diego 1
#41 Boston University 1
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#41 University of California: Davis 1
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#47 Northeastern University 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#52 Pepperdine University 1
#52 University of Washington 1
#57 George Washington University 1
#61 Syracuse University 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1
#70 Texas A&M University 1
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
LAC #14 Smith College 1
#72 American University 1
#75 Michigan State University 1
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#82 Texas Christian University 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#86 Marquette University 1
#89 University of San Diego 1
#89 University of Vermont 1
#99 Drexel University 1
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1
LAC #29 Scripps College 1
LAC #32 College of the Holy Cross 1
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AP Courses

(Total 11)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States History
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Sports

(Total 9)

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 19)
Student government
Art club
Book club
California scholarship federation
Cappies critics
Connelly ambassadors
Campus ministry team
Garden Guardians
Girls athletic association
Connelly cares
Student government
Art club
Book club
California scholarship federation
Cappies critics
Connelly ambassadors
Campus ministry team
Garden Guardians
Girls athletic association
Connelly cares
Human rights club
Latin honor society
Mock trial
National honor society
Outdoor club
Spanish notional honor society
Technology club
Tri-School theatre
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1961
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 8597

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 5)
4.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Cornelia Connelly School

01.
Tell me a bit about Cornelia Connelly School.
Cornelia Connelly School is All-girls private day school located in Long Beach, California, US. It was founded 1961, and currently has about 192 students, 1.50% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.connellyhs.org.
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Where is Cornelia Connelly School located?
Cornelia Connelly School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Long Beach, which is about 16 miles away from school. Most families can choose Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Cornelia Connelly School have rigorous academic requirements?
Cornelia Connelly School is offering 11 AP courses.

Cornelia Connelly School also have 57% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
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Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Cornelia Connelly School is among the most popular schools, within top 680 for all US schools.

Also Cornelia Connelly School has been favorited by 8 users.
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Where do Cornelia Connelly School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2014-2016, some students attended University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, University of Notre Dame and University of California: Berkeley.
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How to start with an application with Cornelia Connelly School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Cornelia Connelly School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Cornelia Connelly School’s official site: http://www.connellyhs.org or call them at 714-776-1717.
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What is the application requirement for Cornelia Connelly School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Cornelia Connelly School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Cornelia Connelly School?
Yes, here are few: Tara Hill Montessori School, Anaheim Discovery Christian School and Anaheim Discovery Christian Schools.

The closest major city is Long Beach. You can find out more schools near Long Beach here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Cornelia Connelly School’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Cornelia Connelly School in 2024 is $16,500, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@connellyhs.org .
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