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Never underestimate a girl.

We build robots. We dance. We code. We care. We get ready for where life will take us. Cancel that. We were born ready. This is a place to explore, to discover, to serve, to learn and lead. To meet sisters you never knew you had. To go places you never knew existed. We are grounded in our faith. We believe in justice, love and mercy, that if you can dream it, you can do it. Here every girl shines no matter who she is or where she comes from.

This is Pres.

At Pres, classes are challenging, but students are supported. Our teachers engage and inspire. Every student has an academic mentor. Every grade has a class counselor. We emphasize creative thinking over memorization and teach you how to think, not what to think, because knowledge should be something you can use, not just the answer on a test.

At Pres, our sisterhood lasts a lifetime and includes thousands of alumnae and students who will support and encourage you in school and in your career. Together we will help you make the most of your education, explore new interests, and discover who you truly are.

12:1 Student to Faculty/Staff Ratio

30+ Clubs and Affinity Groups

More than 120 Classes to choose from

99% of students go to college

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Pres offers more than 30 STEM classes, many with advanced placement options. Then there are clubs like Mu Alpha Theta, the California Scholarship Federation, Robotics, Girls Who Code, Math & Science Colloquiums, Independent Research Study and the ultimate challenge: becoming a Fellow of the Math and Science Academy. There are many ways to unleash your inner techie here.

Stronger academic skills | Greater academic engagement
More self-confidence in scientific fields | More community involvement
Higher levels of cultural competency | Increased political engagement

We’re as accomplished onstage as we are off. Our dance team has won 31 national titles, and our choir has won four unanimous top rankings in a row. Through the year we perform musicals, plays, improv sets, and choral concerts. We also offer classes in digital, performing and fine arts so you can express your inner artist.

We get it. Life isn’t just about chemistry labs and quadratic equations. Pres has more than 30 clubs—from animal wellness to anime and manga. You can even start your own. Each year we also have the Black & White Ball, spirit rallies, mixers, and multiple opportunities for community involvement.

Our curriculum focuses on teaching clear and persuasive writing and speech. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to hone your skills. Submit a short story or work of art to our literary and arts magazine. Work on the yearbook, or join our speech and debate team. We’d love to hear what’s on your mind.

90% of teachers hold advanced degrees

More than 30 STEM courses

25% of students receive financial aid

Honors/Advanced placement classes

in all disciplines*

*except PE and Religion

Pres was founded with a Catholic mission and a rich history of serving others. We are dedicated to helping the marginalized and creating equity for all. We welcome people of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds. We cultivate spiritual growth through campus ministry, retreats, and service. Our immersion trips explore social justice firsthand, with communities in need locally and globally.

A Presentation Graduate is:

A Woman of Faith
Dedicated to Working with Others
Intellectually Competent
Committed to Personal Growth

Pres has accumulated 126 league championships, 48 CCS championships and 6 CIF state championships

Graduates of all-girls schools have an academic and social edge over their peers. They are exceptional leaders who include three Secretaries of State, the first female Speaker of the House, the first viable female candidate for president, the first female astronaut, and the first woman to serve as a U.S. Army General. Research shows that all-girls schools, like Pres, graduate women who perform higher in many contexts.

Maybe you see yourself at the top of a Fortune 500 company, creating your own biomed startup, or advocating for social justice. Our Leadership Academy will teach you how to set goals, develop your mission, and build a team. You can even complete a Capstone Project, where you plan and manage a major school event.