St. John Bosco High School

What St. John Bosco High School does

St. John Bosco High School is a private, all-males Catholic college preparatory high school founded in 1940 in Bellflower, California, operated as a 501(c)(3) under the Salesians of Don Bosco religious order and accredited by WASC/WCEA. It serves grades 9-12 with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio across a 36-acre campus, drawing families from 110+ zip codes in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and an international student body supported by De Sales Hall residential boarding. Academics are organized around 43 AP and Honors courses and six four-year Academic Pathways (Biomedical, Computer Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Film & Media Arts, Sports Medicine), with dual enrollment credit through Cerritos College and specialized tools including the Anatomage Table.

The school's product surface extends beyond the on-campus experience through SJB Global, an asynchronous online learning platform built on the Brightspace LMS that offers 95+ courses in Full-Time Online, Flex 3 hybrid, and single-course formats to national and international students. Athletics is a core identity asset, with 13 CIF sports, 3 club sports, and esports competing in the Trinity League (cited as the most competitive league in California). Supporting services include Bosco Transit bus routes, Summer at Bosco programming, Faith Formation retreats, and a Tribe Robotics FRC 4123 team ranked top 13% nationally.

The revenue model is recurring tuition plus ancillary fees and philanthropy. Domestic tuition is $18,325 (grades 9-11) and $18,625 (grade 12), international tuition is $34,500 per year, and De Sales Hall boarding adds $31,500 per year, with additional streams from transportation ($1,485/semester), athletic fees and sponsorships, summer programs, service-hour buyouts, and tax-deductible donations routed through the Annual Fund, Planned Giving, and matching gifts. The school uses Finalsite for enrollment, FACTS for financial aid, and REACH for residential management. Distribution combines direct on-campus enrollment, online self-serve via SJB Global, school-bus-driven regional reach, and dedicated international student recruitment with I-20 visa support.

Name

St. John Bosco High School

Legal name

St. John Bosco High School

Website

https://bosco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. John Bosco High School is a private Catholic college preparatory school for young men in Bellflower, California, offering six specialized academic pathways, SJB Global online learning, De Sales Hall residential boarding, and competitive Trinity League athletics for domestic and international families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Catholic secondary school
• Boarding school programs
• Online high school
• Private high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellflower

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition: Annual tuition for grades 9-12 ranging from $18,325 to $18,625 depending on grade level, with additional fees for registration, graduation, and yearbook
2. International Student Tuition: International students pay $34,500 USD per year tuition plus optional boarding fees of $31,500 per year for De Sales Hall residential program
3. Online Course Tuition: SJB Global offers single courses for non-enrolled students and full-time online enrollment options
4. Transportation Services: Bosco Transit bus service for South Bay and Los Angeles routes at $1,485 per semester with payment plan options
5. Donations and Annual Fund: Tax-deductible contributions to the Annual Fund, Planned Giving/Legacy Society, stock transfers, matching gifts, and memorial/tribute gifts
6. Athletic Programs: Athletic fees, scoreboard sponsorships, and esports fundraising through eTeamSponsor platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

St. John Bosco High School is a private Catholic all-males college preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 through on-campus instruction, online learning via SJB Global, residential boarding at De Sales Hall, and six specialized Academic Pathways. It delivers a 43-course AP/Honors curriculum with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, dual-enrollment college credit through Cerritos College, competitive Trinity League athletics, and faith formation grounded in the Salesian Preventive System. The school is accredited by WASC/WCEA and recognized as a top 7% private high school in America by Niche (A+ grade).

Product overview

St. John Bosco High School offers a comprehensive college preparatory education with a unified product portfolio centered on its core on-campus educational experience supplemented by multiple specialized programs and delivery modes. The school provides traditional on-campus education (Full-Time On Campus) alongside SJB Global, an innovative online learning platform offering Full-Time Online and Flex 3 (hybrid) options with 95+ courses. Students can specialize through 6 Academic Pathways: Biomedical, Computer Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Film & Media Arts, and Sports Medicine. Additional offerings include De Sales Hall Residential Program for boarding students, Tribe Robotics (FRC 4123), Academic Decathlon, Bosco Athletics (13 CIF sports plus club sports), and Summer at Bosco programs. The school operates as a single integrated institution with multiple delivery mechanisms and specialization tracks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Braves: The mascot name for St. John Bosco High School students
• Bosco Brotherhood

Products and services

• SJB Global Online Learning Asynchronous online learning platform offering flexible college preparatory classes with Full-Time Online, Flex 3 hybrid, and single-course enrollment options for diploma-seeking and supplemental students globally. Includes 95+ courses in 8-week and 16-week formats.
• Biomedical Pathway Four-year discipline-specific pathway for students interested in biology or medicine, featuring advanced health sciences coursework, clinical experience, and research opportunities with the Anatomage Table for 3D anatomy visualization.
• Computer Science Pathway Four-year pathway based on Amazon Future Engineers Project STEM curriculum, teaching coding, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and app development to position students as technology creators.
• Engineering Pathway Hands-on STEM pathway where students master the design process and problem-solving through Honors and College Credit courses via Cerritos College articulation, with optional Tribe Robotics participation.
• Entrepreneurship Pathway Four-year pathway preparing students for business leadership through Dual Enrollment courses with Cerritos College covering law, marketing, management, and accounting from foundational to advanced levels.
• Film & Media Arts Pathway Project-based curriculum covering creative storytelling, production, design, directing, cinematography, animation, editing, and the business of media industry, designed to prepare students for collegiate film school.
• Sports Medicine Pathway Four-year pathway for students interested in athletic training, physical therapy, kinesiology, and orthopedics with hands-on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and emergency care training plus internships and Cerritos College dual enrollment.
• De Sales Hall Residential Program Premier residential community for domestic and international students located adjacent to campus, offering 7-day-a-week boarding with 24-hour supervision, English immersion, tutoring, academic support, and college preparation through Lartin Brothers Education.
• Tribe Robotics (FRC 4123) Award-winning FIRST Robotics Competition team (FRC 4123) where students design, build, and compete with robots while developing mechanical engineering, CAD, programming, electrical engineering, and project management skills.
• Academic Decathlon Competitive academic team participating in The World Scholar's Cup program, challenging students across literature, science, social studies, and arts while developing critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Summer at Bosco Comprehensive summer program offering in-person and online high school courses, youth camps for grades 5-8, athletic camps, robotics camp, credit recovery, and advancement courses for the next school year.
• Bosco Athletics Comprehensive Trinity League athletic program with 13 CIF-sponsored sports (40 teams), esports, and 3 club sports including rugby, sailing, ice hockey, and the newly added fencing program.
• Bosco Transit Transportation School bus service with South Bay Route and Los Angeles Route offering morning pickups and evening departures at $1,485 per semester with payment plan options for students across 110+ zip codes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of graduates accepted into institutions of higher learning
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cerritos CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing students to earn college credit while in high school. Courses in Engineering and Entrepreneurship pathways carry Honors and college credit through articulation agreement. Sports Medicine Pathway also offers dual enrollment courses beginning sophomore year.
• Lartin Brothers EducationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCSIET certified student management services company managing De Sales Hall residential program. Provides 24-hour staff supervision, student care, and coordinates with school faculty for holistic student experience.
• Archdiocese of Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership announced in 2026 marking an exciting step forward for the school. Partnership includes FAQs and details available through the Archdiocese announcement.
• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribe Robotics FRC 4123 participates in FIRST Robotics Competitions, combining sports-like competition with science, math and technology under strict rules with limited resources and six-week time limits.
• Project STEM (Amazon Future Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComputer Science Pathway based on nationally recognized Project STEM curriculum from Amazon Future Engineers, allowing students to become creators of technology rather than just consumers

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mater Dei High School: Large Catholic co-ed college-prep high school in Santa Ana, CA, competing directly with St. John Bosco for the same SoCal Catholic family demographic and Trinity League athletic recruiting pool.
• Loyola High School: Jesuit all-male Catholic college-prep high school in Los Angeles, CA. Closest comparable peer by single-gender Catholic college-prep model, premium tuition structure, and similar urban LA/SoCal market overlap.
• JSerra Catholic High School: Catholic co-ed college-prep high school in San Juan Capistrano, CA, competing directly in the Orange County Catholic school market with overlapping athletic and academic programs.
• Servite High School: All-male Catholic college-prep high school in Anaheim, CA, sharing the Trinity League and a very similar Salesian-style all-boys Catholic college-prep value proposition in SoCal.
• Cathedral Catholic High School: Catholic co-ed college-prep high school in San Diego, CA, operating as a sister diocesan school with comparable 6-pillar/Pathway-style programming and similar tuition positioning.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Jesuit all-male Catholic college-prep high school in San Jose, CA, operating a near-identical single-gender Catholic college-prep model with premium tuition and elite university placement.
• De La Salle High School: Lasallian all-male Catholic college-prep high school in Concord, CA, with parallel single-gender Catholic college-prep model and comparable athletic/college placement profile.

Broad incumbents

• Harvard-Westlake School: Elite non-Catholic private college-prep school in Los Angeles with comparable premium pricing, 14:1 class size, and university placement outcomes. Competes for the same top-tier LA family demographic.
• Flintridge Preparatory School: Elite non-Catholic private college-prep school in La Cañada Flintridge, CA, with comparable Niche A+ ratings and high college placement rates, competing for the same premium SoCal family segment.

Emerging players

• Stratford School: Private college-prep K-12 school with multiple Bay Area and SoCal campuses. Comparable as a private college-prep alternative with pathway-style programming, though broader grade range and not faith-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st-john-bosco-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/stjohnbosco
• Xx.com/StJohnBoscoHS

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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