SAINT BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
SCHOOL COMMUNITY
St. Bonaventure High School was founded on the spiritual ideals of St. Francis of Assisi and the academic fervor of its namesake, St.
Bonaventure. We strive to insı ll the values emphasized by St. Francis in an academic seı ng that prepares and moı vates young
people commiı ed to the Chrisı an way of life. St. Bonaventure High School is owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los
Angeles and is fully accredited by the Western Associaı on of Schools and Colleges. The school is comprehensive in its approach,
with an emphasis on a college preparatory curriculum. We serve a large geographical area that includes all communiı es located in
Ventura County. Currently the school populaı on is 41% Caucasian, 35% Hispanic, 15% Mulı -Racial, 4% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3%
African American and 2% Naı ve American.
The faculty is comprised of 44 staff members, over 50% of whom have degrees that are Master’s level or higher. Three counselors
and Deacon Huntley provide support and help guide student academic, personal and spiritual development.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
St. Bonaventure High School provides a challenging, comprehensive and complete learning environment for each student. Classes
meet four ı mes a week according to a modified block schedule. Students aı end six 50 minute periods Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and three 95 minute periods on Wednesday and Thursday. Religion classes are required every semester for all students. The
graduaı on requirements are aligned with the California State University and University of California systems. This approach fulfills
the philosophy and mission of Saint Bonaventure High School, strengthens the Catholic idenı ty of the school and supports student
achievement of Expected School-wide Learning Results.
Each student is required to take thirty credits per semester. To receive a diploma a student must earn a total of 240 credits
including the following required units:
Religion………………....40
Foreign Language…..20
English………...40
P.E./Health…..10
Social Studies……………....30
Visual/Performing Art…..10
HONORS COURSES
Algebra 1
Chemistry
Spanish 2
ACCREDITATION & AFFILIATION
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
English 9
English 10
World History
Biology
Geometry
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Art
Biology
English Language English Literature
Spanish Language U.S. Government
Calculus AB
U.S. History
“Soli Deo Honor Et Gloria”
“Only for the honor and glory of God”
St. Bonaventure High School Mo o Formally Accepted at the
Dedicaı on of St. Bonaventure High School, January 1, 1968
Mr. Marc Groff
Principal
Mathemaı cs……...30
Science……...20
Elecı ves/Technology…....40
Mrs. Christina Castro
Vice Principal
3167 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA 93003
Dn. Don Huntley
Assistant Principal
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Associaı on for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Naı onal Associaı on of Secondary School Principals
Naı onal Associaı on of Secondary School Curriculum
Naı onal Catholic Educaı on Associaı on
WCEA/WASC*
*St. Bonaventure received another six year accreditaı on in 2015,
conı nuing its streak of academic excellence.
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Counseling - Mrs. Natalie Lajoie
English - Mr. Connan McElvogue
Art/ASB - Mrs. Dawn Norkewicz
Math - Mrs. Chrisı na Castro
Social Studies - Mr. Michael Gianelli
Religion - Mr. George Meade & Deacon Don Huntley
Foreign Language - Mrs. Alice Kierzek
Science - Mrs. Susan Valle
Mr. George Meade
Dean of Students
Telephone (805) 648-6836
Mrs. Susan Valle
Dean of Faculty
Fax (805) 648-4903
Ms. Sarah Swisher
Campus Ministry
www.saintbonaventure.com
GRADE POINT AVERAGE CLASS RANK
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS FROM 2015
College Bound
97%
4 Year College/University
61%
2 Year College
36%
Armed Services
3%
Over 90% of St. Bonaventure High School
students complete a 4 year degree
TEST INFORMATION FROM 2014-2015
SAT
All 240 units are computed in a student’s GPA. St.
Bonaventure High School uses a 4-point scale (A =
4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0). UC approved advanced
courses and Advanced Placement Classes are based
on a 5 point scale.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/CLUBS
Art , ASB, Campus Ministry, FCA, Geo Bowl, Habitat
for Humanity, Interact, Knowledge Bowl, Leo Club,
Mock Trial, Seraphs for a Cure, Seraphs for Life,
Seraph Success, Spanish, Yearbook and more.
Criı cal Reading Mean
532
Math Mean
517
BOYS
Wriı ng Mean
526
Average
1575
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf,
Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field.
ACT
Average
22.9
ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTS
80% of all students taking AP examinaı ons earned
ATHLETICS
GIRLS
Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer,
Soı ball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, and
Volleyball.
SBHS is a member of the Tri County Athleı c Associaı on
2014-2015 School Year
college-level scores of 3, 4 or 5.
CALIFORNIA SCHOLASTIC FEDERATION - 73 MEMBERS
(State Average = 64.2% ; Naı onal Average = 61.3 %)
NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY - 50 MEMBERS
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES FOR THE CLASS OF 2015
Adrian College
American Internaı onal College
American University
Arizona State University
Azusa Pacific University
Barry University
Baylor University
Belmont Abbey College
Benedicı ne College
Bethel University
Biola University
Boise State University
Bridgewater State University
California Bapı st University
California Lutheran University
California State Univeristy:
Channel Islands, Chico,
Dominguez Hills, Fresno,
Fullerton, Long Beach,
Los Angeles, Monterrey Bay,
Northridge, Sacramento,
San Bernardino, San Marcos,
Stanislaus
California Polytechnic State
University, Pomona
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Case Western Reserve University
Catholic University of America
Chapman University
Columbia College Chicago
Concordia University, Portland
Corban University
Daniel Webster College
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duquesne University
Fisher College
Fordham University
Franciscan University of
Steubenville
Georgetown University
Gonzaga University
Gordon College
Grand Canyon University
Illinois College
Illinois State University
Johnson & Wales University
Linfield College
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
New York University
Niagara University
Norwich University
Notre Dame de Namur University
Occidental College
Pepperdine University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Rocky Mountain College
Salem State University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Seaı le University
Sonoma State University
St. John’s University
Saint Joseph’s University
St. Mary’s College
Sterling College
University of Antelope Valley
University of Arizona
University of California:
Berkeley, Davis, Irvine,
Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside,
San Diego, Santa Barbara,
Santa Cruz
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Denver
University of Kansas
University of LaVerne
University of Massachuseı s, Boston
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri at St. Louis
University of New Mexico
University of Nevada at Reno
University of Oregon
University of the Pacific
University of Portland
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of Tampa
University of Utah
Utah State
Vanderbilt University
Vanguard University
Virginia Military Insı tute
Western New England University
Wesı ield State University
Westminster College
Westmont College
Whitworth University
Wilkes University
Willameı e University
Winona State University
Woodbury University
Worcester Polytechnic Insı tute