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Why an All-Girls School?

THE ALL-GIRLS ADVANTAGE AT OLP

Where her voice becomes her strength

At the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, girls are not asked to fit into a world designed around someone else. They learn, lead, question, create, and grow in a community intentionally designed for them.

As San Diego County’s only all-girls’ high school, OLP pairs the proven advantages of girls’ education with rigorous college preparation, Catholic faith, and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Here, every leadership role, STEM breakthrough, artistic achievement, athletic victory, and act of service belongs to a young woman.

BACKED BY RESEARCH

The investment in an all-girls education

The International Coalition of Girls’ Schools reports that girls’ schools cultivate stronger voices, self-confidence, leadership, academic achievement, higher aspirations, and greater interest and confidence in STEM.

Girls’ school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in mathematics, science, and technology.
Every roleGirls see leadership as a natural part of school life—from student government to robotics, athletics, ministry, and the arts.
Built to belongIn a community centered on girls, students are seen, heard, challenged, and supported as they become their fullest selves.

Explore the research from the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools

THE ADVANTAGE IN ACTION

What girls can do at OLP

600+Leadership opportunities invite Pilots to practice courage, collaboration, and service.
68STEAM courses help girls see themselves as scientists, engineers, designers, and innovators.
100+Clubs, teams, honor societies, and activities help every student find her people and her purpose.

PILOTS MAKING AN IMPACT

Her achievements deserve the spotlight

Faith in action

Sophia Cook ’26 received one of only two Diocese of San Diego SD Catholic Seton Awards for faith-filled leadership and service.

Leadership without limits

Frances Aguilar ’26 was one of only ten students nationwide—and the only student in California—to receive an NCEA Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Award after completing more than 800 hours of service.

Read their story

THE LATEST FROM OLP

Class of 2026 college acceptances, student accolades, and life at OLP

Explore the Summer 2026 OLP Magazine for a closer look at where our graduates are headed and how Pilots are leading today.

100%college acceptance for the Class of 2026
$25M+in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026
99colleges and universities where graduates will continue their journeys

Recognized excellence

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