As we begin our 117th year of educating the minds and hearts of our students, it is with great pride that we reflect on our rich history and decades of cherished traditions. Most of all, we celebrate more than a century of nurturing the spiritual, intellectual, social and moral development of students whose formal education has been entrusted to our care.
True to our philosophy and mission, we have long been committed to addressing the uniqueness of each individual and thereby strengthening their belief in themselves and in their seemingly unlimited potential. Many of our earliest graduates were pioneers in fields rarely open to women. Today, virtually 100% of our students go on to college immediately after graduation, often to some of the most prestigious in the country. Our alumnae, who number close to 11,000, have distinguished themselves as women of great heart and right conscience through their leadership and service in the home, in the church, in the community and in their professional lives.
A Catholic, independent, college preparatory school, governed by a board of trustees, we have been located on a beautiful hillside property in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles since our founding by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1906. We continue to attract very talented and highly motivated young women who represent the religious, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity of the City of Los Angeles and its suburbs. Our students are immersed in an exciting and challenging curriculum that inspires a love of learning while demanding the focus and self-discipline necessary for success in college and beyond.
Complementing the academic program, we offer a wide spectrum of extracurricular activities designed to help students to explore their interests and to tap into their special gifts and talents.
We hope that you will enjoy your visit to our website as you explore Immaculate Heart. We welcome your questions, ideas and concerns. Our connection with you is important to us.
School Profile
Immaculate Heart High School and Middle School is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for young women grades 6-12. Virtually 100% of the graduates attend college immediately after high school.
Immaculate Heart does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and practices, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, although certain athletic leagues and other programs may limit participation.
Immaculate Heart is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools, Western Catholic Educational Association and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
In addition, Immaculate Heart maintains membership in the following professional organizations:
American Counselors Association
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
California Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
California Association of School Counselors
California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section
National Association for College Admissions Counseling
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Over 110 years and more than 12,000 graduates after its founding, Immaculate Heart continues to attract very talented and highly motivated students who represent the religious, ethnic and socio-economic diversity of the City of Los Angeles and its suburbs. Current enrollment is approximately:
Middle School (Grades 6-8): 200 students High School (Grades 9-12): 500 students
Immaculate Heart has 49 full-time faculty members. On average, teachers have 14 years of teaching experience, nine of them spent at Immaculate Heart. 78 percent of faculty members hold master's degrees, and three instructors hold a doctorate. There is a ratio of one instructor to each 12 students. The average class size is 18 students.
Immaculate Heart has been serving young women from the greater Los Angeles area since 1906. The school attracts talented and highly motivated students who are truly representative of the religious, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of the City of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.
A Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12, Immaculate Heart has been located on a beautiful hillside property in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles since our founding by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1906. We celebrate more than a century of nurturing the spiritual, intellectual, social and moral development of students as they distinguish themselves as women of great heart and right conscience.