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Bishop O'Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school in Oakland, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates our diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world.
Bishop O'Dowd High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school in Oakland, California, administered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland and named after the late auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, James T. O'Dowd (1907–1950).
At O’Dowd, we nurture the whole student. Our faculty and staff partner with families to support students in discovering their best selves and unlocking their potential and aspirations.
Our holistic academic program, celebrated co-curricular opportunities, and enriching values-based education challenges students to explore and hone their strengths, and discover the power they have to make an impact in the world. We welcome you to find your place at O’Dowd.
May 12, 2024 · Bishop O'Dowd High School is a top rated, private, Catholic school located in OAKLAND, CA. It has 1,248 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Tuition is $21,300 for the highest grade offered.
When you visit O’Dowd, you will be guided by current students, parents, and staff to tour our grounds, from walking the hallways and visiting classrooms, to checking out our Living Lab, library, and our new O’Dowd Center.
We do this because we are dedicated to ensuring that O’Dowd is affordable to as many families as possible. Paired with tuition assistance, which funds 30 percent of our students, we remain steadfast in making O’Dowd a place of belonging for every family.
