Quick Facts
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PRESIDENT: Dr. Joseph Siegmund (2020-)
PRINCIPAL: Dr. Mike Castillo (2020-)
PAST PRINCIPAL: Merritt Hemenway, Ph.D. (2012-20), Sam Pearsall (2011-12); Fr. Patrick Travers, SS.CC. (1980-2011); Fr. Martin O'Loghlen, SS.CC (1971-1980); Fr. James Mitchell, SS.CC. (1966-71); Fr. Cyril Sheehan, SS.CC. (1963-66); Fr. Fred Furey, SS.CC. (1959-1963)
FOUNDED: 1949, Pomona Catholic High School (co-ed); Pomona Catholic Boys (1959-67); Damien High School (1967-)
NICKNAME: Spartans
SCHOOL COLORS: Green & Gold (Pantone 560 and 4515)
STUDENT POPULATION: 837 (Fall 2019)
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO: 17.4 to 1, the average class size is 21.4 (2019-20)
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AFFILIATION
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The Los Angeles Archdiocese school system (Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura) began in 1903 with 19 parochial schools, five academies, and a total enrollment of 2,895. Today, LAD is the fourth-largest diocese in the United States in number of Catholic schools, 270 (Elementary TK-8, Middle 6-8 and High School 9-12), and students enrolled (95,000). It is the third largest school district in the State of California.
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ACADEMIC COURSES
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27 - AP 15 - IB 8 - Honor 5 - Computer Science 14 - English 18 - Mathematics 3 - Physical Education 20 - Science 15 - Social Science 8 - Theology 18 - Visual & Performing Arts
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SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
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+ Project Lead The Way (4-year Engineering Program)
+ Sports Medicine Program
+ International Student Program
+ 1:1 Chromebook Program
+ International Baccalaureate Diploma Authorized
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114 AP SCHOLARS (SPRING 2019)
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3 National AP Scholars 24 AP Scholars with Distinction 20 AP Scholars with Honors 67 AP Scholars |
FUTURE PLANS FOR GRADUATES
| Approximately 80% of Damien graduates attend four-year colleges, while approximately 18% of graduates attend two-year colleges. An average of 27% of graduates matriculate at out-of-state colleges. |
ATHLETICS (16 SPORTS)
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13 CIF SPORTS:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
1 ADHSHL SPORT: Ice Hockey 1 ADISL SPORT: Roller Hockey 1 SoCal NICA SPORT: Mountain Biking (Co-Ed)
PARTICIPATION: 700+ students participated in athletics (2019-20)
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STUDENT BODY (FALL 2019)
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36% Hispanic/Latino 25% White 17% Multi-Racial 10% Asian/Pacific Islander 7% Filipino 3% African American 2% Decline to State
Damien will host approximately 30 international students in 2020-21
66% Roman Catholic 32% Other Religions
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CAMPUS
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25 Acres 9 Buildings for Class Instruction Chapel Digital Resource Center (Library) Quad
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ATHLETIC FACILITIES
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Event Center – dances, meetings, events, CYO, sport practices, basketball, volleyball Athletic Center– basketball, volleyball, wrestling Baseball Stadium Football Stadium (football, lacrosse, soccer, track & field) Swimming Pool Tennis Courts Weight Room Wrestling Practice Facility
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