Salesian College Preparatory is a vibrant, co-educational Catholic high school located in the heart of the East Bay, known for its outstanding academics, inclusive community, and faith-based values. Rooted in the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco, Salesian creates an environment where students learn (school), grow in faith (church), feel they belong (home), and experience joy (playground). Guided by the belief that “Education is a matter of the heart,” every student is valued and supported.
Salesian’s rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum includes standout academic pathways, including Project Lead the Way’s Biomedical Science program—the only one of its kind among private co-ed high schools in Contra Costa County. This four-year track provides hands-on, advanced training for students interested in medicine, healthcare, and the sciences, helping them develop key skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and ethical reasoning. A robust selection of visual and performing arts, championship athletics, and service-learning programs further enrich the student experience.
Salesian’s commitment to developing global citizens is reflected in its domestic and international travel programs, which take students beyond the classroom to explore colleges, faith-based pilgrimage sites, and new cultures. International immersion trips include destinations like Spain, France, Italy, Morocco, and Québec, with a highlight being our exchange program with sister school Le Salésien in Canada—an integral part of our four-year French curriculum.
To support accessibility, Salesian offers a comprehensive Bay Area shuttle service, with routes covering Berkeley, Oakland, Vallejo, Benicia, Fairfield, Antioch, Concord, and more—ensuring students from many communities can attend.
With nearly 99% of graduates going on to college, Salesian students have been accepted to top-tier UC schools (including Berkeley, UCLA, and UCSB), as well as elite private universities such as Stanford, Georgetown, Howard, USC, and Yale. For over 60 years, Salesian has nurtured young men and women of faith, purpose, leadership, and integrity.
We invite you to experience the Salesian spirit firsthand. Call or email us to schedule a campus tour—we look forward to welcoming you into our community!
