Mission College
Preparatory
Catholic
High School
James D. Childs
M ission College Prep creates a culture of care and accountability, in
Principal partnership with families, to form women and men of scholarship, inspiration,
and leadership in service to deeper life with God and deeper life with one another.
Scholarship Inspiration Leadership
School Facts
• Co-educational grades 9—12
• 287 Students (144 boys, 143 girls)
• Student/Teacher Classroom ratio 20:1
• 18 full-time/ 8 part-time Teachers
• 60% of MCP’s Professional Staff has Master’s degrees
and +18 years experience
Accreditation and Affiliations
Mission College Prep is accredited by Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the
Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).
MCP is a member of NCEA and ASCD.
College Preparatory Curriculum
• 98% college acceptance over the last 8 years
• On average, 50% of senior class earns dual enrollment
UC-transferable college credit
• 84% AP pass rate, with every student required to take
the test, over the last 3 years
• Technology: Computer Programming, Web Technology,
Media Production, Digital Photography and Robotics
• Foreign Languages: Spanish, French and Latin
• 9 Honors Courses
• 7 AP Courses
Programming Highlights
• College Counseling: Personalized process supported by
Naviance Portfolio System
• 15 Varsity Teams, 13 JV Teams
• 13% of 2008—09 Student Athletes earn scholar
athlete distinction
• Student-run Clubs, ASB, Leadership and Hospitality
initiatives
• Drama, Music and Visual Arts
• 4 of 15 teams won CIF Central Section in 2008—09
682 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo
California, 93401
805.543.2131
m i s s i o n p re p . o rg For more information contact Jean Conway, Director of Admissions 805.543.2131 ext. 333
Campus Ministry & Service Learning Programs
• 40 hour service requirement throughout high school
• 4 year overnight retreat curriculum, including KAIROS
• Independent advocacy project required for Seniors
• Sophomores staff food shelter monthly
• Monthly liturgies and prayer services
• 20% of students are Ministry Peer Leaders
School History
The ‘M’ atop Cerro San Luis testifies to MCP’s enduring
contribution to leadership in San Luis Obispo County.
Founded in 1927, the Mission secondary educational
tradition was last reorganized in 1983 as Mission College
Preparatory Catholic High School. MCP completed a new
state of the art building in 2004, constructed a high
quality multi-purpose athletic field in 2007, and a
seismic retrofit of the historic building in 2008.
Facilities
Gymnasium, Multi-Purpose Sports Field, Cafeteria,
Theatre, 2 P.C. Labs, a dedicated Mac Lab, every
Classroom equipped with Smartboard Technology,
Science Labs with elevated computer stations, Art
Studio, Media Production Room, Weight Room, Wireless
Network, Mission and Mosaic Lobbies.
College Acceptances for the Class of 2009
Includes: all U.C.’s, all CSU’s, Stanford, Notre Dame,
Smith College, University of San Francisco, Santa Clara,
New York University, University of San Diego, Emory,
Fordham, St. John’s University, University of Oregon and
Washington University among 53 others nationally and
internationally.
2009—2010 Tuition Assistance
18% of student body awarded an average $2532.69