With an average class size of 18, Connelly offers a highly personal approach to education which encourages independent thinking and responsible decision making. Connelly's caring and committed faculty strives to engage each student's intellectual curiosity, and to challenge each student to test her abilities. As a result, scores are among the highest in Southern California.

2012 TESTING INFORMATION

                                       SAT                                                            ACT

                                       Critical reading      Math      Writing      Composite

Connelly averages      580                          559        604            25.6*

California averages     490**                      493**     498**        22.8*

National averages       493**                      499**     494**         21*

* Source: ACT, female students only

** Source: College Board, female students only

AP EXAMS 2012: 114 exams taken, 91% of students scored 3 or higher.

Connelly's graduation requirements exceed the University of California/California State University entrance requirements.
100% of students who apply are accepted by 4-year universities.