ABOUT US
OVERVIEW
Pomona Catholic School is a four-year Archdiocesan private high school for girls and co-educational middle school located in historic Pomona. Situated 30 minutes East of Los Angeles, Pomona Catholic enrolls students from the counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside.
100% of Pomona Catholic graduates are accepted into college. A full-time College/Career counselor is on staff to ensure that each student receives guidance in the lengthy college decision and application process, majors, SAT Testing and Financial Aid. Pomona Catholic's college-preparatory program includes all classes approved by the University of California. Pomona Catholic has also been an AP Capstone School since 2016.
OUR HISTORY
Early in 1898 Father Fisher of St. Joseph Parish in Pomona extended an invitation to the order of the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary from Oakland to investigate the possibilities of opening a school in Pomona. After some deliberation, the offer was accepted and the Academy of the Holy Names was constructed. In 1927, the old school building was destroyed by fire. Since, the damage was so extensive, it was decided to completely rebuild the structure. As a result, the present edifice was constructed in 1928. The need for a coeducational high school had been apparent for many years. Only two and one-half percent of the Catholic teenagers in the valley were attending Catholic high schools. In 1948, the Right Reverend Monsignor Thomas P. English, in collaboration with the St. Joseph parishioners, decided to buy the academy and open a coeducational high school. The Felician Sisters accepted the invitation to staff the school.
Pomona Catholic High School (originally called St. Joseph High School) was dedicated by James Cardinal Francis McIntyre, Archbishop of Los Angeles, in 1952. In 1954, the school received accreditation status with the Office of Relations with Schools – University of California. On April 1, 1979, Pomona Catholic became an Archdiocesan high school.
Eventually, to meet the needs of rapidly increasing enrollment, it was proposed that Pomona Catholic become an all girls’ school, and a boys’ high school be opened in the valley area. In 1958, the Old Bonita High School site was purchased by the Archdiocese and remodeled to meet modern standards. It officially opened in 1959 as Pomona Catholic Boys High School, later changing its name to Damien High School.
In 1963, Pomona Catholic High School became an all girls’ school when the last class of boys graduated in 1962.
Pomona Catholic is now a co-institution. It provides an education to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls. Located on the same grounds is a college preparatory program for an all girls’ high school. We have found this unique program to be successful and convenient for our students and families because of the familiar and seamless curriculum. In this model, a blending of curriculum will equip students for a college preparatory program at Pomona Catholic High School for the girls and Damien High School for the boys.
MISSION
Pomona Catholic offers a safe, nurturing, and challenging college preparatory Catholic education in an environment which inspires students of all faiths to achieve academic excellence and develop into confident, service-oriented leaders.
PHILOSOPHY
Pomona Catholic School, a culturally diverse, Los Angeles Archdiocesan all girls’ high school and coed middle school, fosters the development of the whole person, stressing academic excellence, personal integrity, and sensitivity to others in their spiritual journeys.
Pomona Catholic works with families throughout their children’s adolescence, offering a comprehensive curriculum which serves a range of ability levels. Strong co-curricular and athletic programs enhance the social and physical development of each student, building confidence and leadership.
Synthesizing our values with 21st century technologies, we help middle school students transition to the rigors of high school work and educate high school women to be both proficient and Christ-centered, prepared for any future educational situation, demonstrating compassion, creativity, and the courage to act on their beliefs.
VALUES
Pomona Catholic stresses the total development of each child spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Pomona Catholic recognizes families as the primary educators and seeks to work with them in partnership throughout their children’s school years. We are committed to working with families to afford a Pomona Catholic education regardless of their socio-economic background.
OUR PILLARS
FAITH:
Understands and articulates the Catholic faith and traditions. Celebrates and respects cultural diversity and acts ethically and responsibly in service to the local and global community.
SCHOLARSHIP:
Demonstrates growth across the curriculum. Uses knowledge to connect and synthesize ideas and communicate effectively.
TRADITION:
Developing the whole woman, faithfully, socially, and academically since 1898. 123 years of tradition in Catholicism, community, and empowerment.
EMPOWERMENT:
Works well independently and collaboratively to achieve goals. Approaches new situations based on learned strategies and integrate multiple disciplines to solve problems.
Alma Mater
Alma Mater Pomona Catholic High!
Hail! All hail to thee!
Loyal sons and daughters,
Pledge their love and fealty;
Steadfast, strong, and faithful,
‘Neath the Green and White.
Fortress of truth and light,
Glorious Alma Mater!
Forever we’ll sing your praises.
To our God and Country,
Neighbor, school and duty,
Shine Semper Fidelis
Motto of our School.
Pomona Catholic High!
Beacon of true wisdom
Your bright guiding light we follow.
Crowned with love’s devotion,
Reverence, admiration;
Lead and light our way, oh,
Valiant peerless guide.
Pomona Catholic High!
For your hallowed counsel
Gratefully we pray, God Bless You!