
Every college and university to which a Rolling Hills Prep student applies receives a copy of this School Profile which provides a snapshot of the strength of the academic preparation that each RHP graduate has received. It is in the context of our very strong academic program that colleges consider applicants from RHP. We welcome inquiries about the school; please feel free to contact any of the faculty and staff listed on the last page of this profile.
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SCHOOL PROFILE
2008-2009
2008-2009
One Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
School Code: 052681
Phone: (310) 791-1101
Fax:(310) 373-4931
Website: www.rollinghillsprep.org
San Pedro, CA 90732
School Code: 052681
Phone: (310) 791-1101
Fax:(310) 373-4931
Website: www.rollinghillsprep.org
Head of School: Peter McCormack
Director of Upper & Middle School: Gary Stollar
College Counselor: Jennifer Kirmer
Director of Admission: Bryonna Fisco
Director of Upper & Middle School: Gary Stollar
College Counselor: Jennifer Kirmer
Director of Admission: Bryonna Fisco
School & Community
Rolling Hills Preparatory School, founded in 1981, is an independent coeducational day school for grades six through twelve, located in a residential community outside of Los Angeles.
Students are drawn from diverse economic, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds. Approximately 25% of our students receive some degree of financial aid.
Students are drawn from diverse economic, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds. Approximately 25% of our students receive some degree of financial aid.
Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS).
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS).
Memberships
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Diploma Requirements
For graduation the school requires completion of the following credits (10 credits = 1 full year's course): English - 40 credits, Mathematics - 30 credits, History - 30 credits, Government & Economics - 10 credits, Science - 30 credits, World Languages - 30 credits, Arts - 20 credits, P.E. - 20 credits, Electives - 10 credits, Health - 5 credits, for a total of 225 credits. (Note: This is a minimum. Competitive colleges and universities expect more.)
Courses
All courses at Rolling Hills Preparatory are college preparatory. Courses are heterogeneously grouped, with the exception of English II Honors, AP English Literature & Composition, AP English Language & Composition, AP European History, U.S. History Honors, AP U.S. History, Honors Economics & Government, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics B, Chemistry Honors, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, and all World Language courses at the Honors or AP level.
Ranking
As a small school, Rolling Hills Preparatory does not publish class rankings.
Grade Distribution
A distribution of grades for the class of 2010's junior year, computed by number of students, is shown below:
GPA Distribution
Junior Year GPA: Number of students out of 32 (Class of 2010)
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ABCDF
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188600
Signature Programs
American Sign Language
Horticulture
Outdoor Education
Robotics
Senior Internships
Horticulture
Outdoor Education
Robotics
Senior Internships
Teaching Faculty
30 full-time, 9 part-time
M.A. / M.S.: 25
B.A. / B.S.: 13
Doctorate: 1
Average class size: 16
Faculty: Student Ratio: 1:9
M.A. / M.S.: 25
B.A. / B.S.: 13
Doctorate: 1
Average class size: 16
Faculty: Student Ratio: 1:9
Enrollment
235 (Grades 6-12)
Class of 2008: 30
Class of 2009: 35
Class of 2010: 32
Class of 2008: 30
Class of 2009: 35
Class of 2010: 32
Additional Academic Information
72% of the senior class will have taken 4 years of Mathematics.
80% of the senior class will have taken 4 years of Science.
27% of the senior class will have taken 4 years of Foreign Language.
100% of the senior class will have taken 4 years of English.
100% of the senior class will have taken 4 years of Social Studies.
80% of the senior class will have taken 4 years of Science.
27% of the senior class will have taken 4 years of Foreign Language.
100% of the senior class will have taken 4 years of English.
100% of the senior class will have taken 4 years of Social Studies.
Colleges Attended by Recent RHP Graduates
Amherst College, Arizona State University, Babson College, Barnard College, Baylor University, Bennington College, Boston University, Brigham Young University, Calif. Lutheran University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CSU Chico, CSU Fullerton, CSU Northridge, CSU Long Beach, CSU Pomona, Carnegie Mellon University, Chapman University, Columbia University, Cornell University, El Camino College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, George Washington University, Hampton University, Johns Hopkins University, Lake Forest College, Lafayette College, Loyola Marymount University, Marquette University, Maryland Institute College of Art, Marymount College, New School University, New York University, Northwestern University, Occidental College, Ohio State University, Old Dominion University, Palomar College, Pepperdine University, Purdue University, Reed College, Rhode Island School of Design, St. Lawrence University, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, Sarah Lawrence College, Smith College, Sonoma State University, Southern Methodist University, Stanford University, Swarthmore College, Syracuse University, University of Arizona, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego, University of Connecticut, University of Denver, University of Hawaii - Manoa, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of Nevada - Las Vegas, University of the Pacific, University of Pennsylvania, University of Puget Sound, University of Redlands, University of San Diego, University of San Francisco, University of Southern California, University of Washington, Washington University-St. Louis, Wheaton College, Whitman College, Whittier College, Xavier University.
Average SAT I
Class of 2006: (CR 556, M583, W588)
Class of 2007: (CR504, M538, W522)
Class of 2008: (CR554, M590, W565)
Class of 2009: (CR544, M530, W544)
Class of 2007: (CR504, M538, W522)
Class of 2008: (CR554, M590, W565)
Class of 2009: (CR544, M530, W544)
Nondescrimination Policy
Rolling Hills Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability, gender, or sexual orientation in the administration of its admission and educational policies, financial aid program, or athletic and other school administered programs.

Monday Sep 6 |
Labor Day (No School) |
Tuesday Sep 7 |
First Day of School (Orientation/Registration) |
Tuesday Sep 7 |
6th Grade Husky Buddy BBQ |

Wednesday Sep 8 |
Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Pola @ Peck Park Away - 4:00 pm |
Friday Sep 10 |
Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Pacific Lutheran Home - 4:00 pm |
Friday Sep 10 |
Football vs. Cal Lutheran Away - 7:00 pm |





















