Salesian High School (Los Angeles)

Bishop Mora Salesian High School is an all-male Roman Catholic high school run by the Salesians of Don Bosco in the Boyle Heights community of Los Angeles, California. It was named after Francisco Mora y Borrell, Bishop of the former Monterey-Los Angeles Diocese. Salesian is also named after St. Francis de Sales. The high school is operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles and associated with the Salesian Society. The school mascot is the Mustangs.

Bishop Mora Salesian High School
Field View
Location
960 South Soto Street

Boyle Heights, Los Angeles
,
California
90023

United States
Coordinates34.032762°N 118.216253°W / 34.032762; -118.216253
Information
TypePrivate, All-Male
MottoTo Love, Teach & Inspire
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic;
Salesians of Don Bosco
Patron saint(s)Don Bosco
EstablishedSeptember 15, 1958 (September 15, 1958)
StatusOpen
OversightArchdiocese of Los Angeles
CEEB code051554
PresidentAlex Chacon
DirectorFr. Jim Nieblas, SDB
PrincipalMark Johnson
Faculty35
Grades9-12
GenderMale
Enrollment420 (2018-2019)
Average class size25
Student to teacher ratio16:1
Color(s) Columbia Blue  and  Black 
Athletics conferenceCIF - Southern Section
Camino Del Rey Association
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, Track & Field
MascotMustang
Team nameMustangs
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges[1] through 2016.
PublicationThe SPIRIT
YearbookEtalon
Tuition$8,900
Websitewww.mustangsla.org

Early history

When construction on Salesian High School began in 1958, there was speculation that the school would not be successful and would close quickly, but the community of Los Angeles and the ASB (Association of Salesian Brothers), were determined to help the institution. Throughout the early years of activity its facilities served as a place where local elementary schools and neighboring communities could hold events.

Athletics

Sports programs include:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Golf
  • Cheerleading

In fall of 2002 Salesian opened a new gym building with accompanying sports facilities, and a community sports field used both by the high school athletic teams as well as the local community. Notable achievements in its athletics program include: In 2008, Salesian's varsity soccer team won the first state championship; In 2009, Salesian's varsity volleyball team won their first CIF Division V championship against St. Margaret's Episcopal School; In the 2009-2010 athletic season, Salesian High School's varsity football team reached the Semi-finals for the first time in school history; In 2010, Salesian's varsity soccer team won the CIF-SS title and the 2nd State Championship; In 2011, Salesian's varsity baseball team went undefeated in league play In 2013, Salesian's Football team won CIF-SS Championship for Division 13

Current activity

The school operates on a college preparatory track. This system allows the school to serve all types of students while staying true to the vision set forth by St. John Bosco. The school also hosts community events and provides local organizations with access to its campus facilities. Events include elementary school graduations, CYO tournaments, California Interscholastic Federation tournaments and many other functions that serve the Boyle Heights community.

In the News

In 2014 the film Despues de Clases (After class) was filmed at Salesian High school. Many of the scenes were shot inside the building and in the upper main level of the campus.

Notable alumni

References
  1. WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". Retrieved June 5, 2009.
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