School Profile
Our Lady of the Hills is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school. Established in 2002, OLH is the only Catholic High school located between San Antonio and El Paso, Texas. Our Lady of the Hills provides all students with a challenging academic environment in a school culture which embraces gospel virtues. OLH addresses the spiritual, academic, and physical dimensions of today’s young adults. At the time of graduation, the OLH graduate is:
- Open to Growth
- Intellectually Competent
- Mature in his / her Faith
- A loving Person
- Committed to Social Justice
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- 4 years of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Theology 3 years of Spanish,
- 2 years Physical Education/Health,
- 1 year of Technology, Fine Arts
- ½ year of Speech, Electives
- 100 hours of Community Service
AP and COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES
Advanced Placement and Pre-AP courses are offered in: English III, English IV, Algebra I, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology II and Spanish IV. Credit for College Algebra may be earned at OLH. Additional college credits in U.S. History may also be earned through San Antonio College. Seniors may also enroll in college classes at Schreiner University.
ACADEMIC FACTS
| OLH | National | Texas | |
| SCHOOL SAT AVERAGE | 1229 | 1016 | 992 |
| School AP Pass Rate for 2010 | 90% | 60% | |
| Percentage of OLH graduates attending college | 99% | ||
| 14 National Merit Scholars, Semifinalists and Commended Students since 2007 |
SERVICE
OLH students must perform at least 100 hours of community service as a graduation requirement. Service opportunities include the annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive working with various Church food banks both locally and in the San Antonio area. Each grade level performs service days at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in San Antonio. Students participate in overnight grade level retreats.
ENROLLMENT
There are approximately 105 students from numerous parochial, private and public schools in the surrounding counties.
FACULTY
There are 16 full-time and 4 part-time faculty members all with either a bachelors or masters degree.
There is a full-time school counselor (addressing academic, personal, and college-placement counseling issues) and a full-time Librarian.
CLASSES
| Teacher-Student Ratio | Average Class Size |
| 1:10 | 13 |
TUITION
School Year 2011-2012
$ 7,000.00
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Approximately one-third of students receive some form of financial assistance.
CAMPUS
The new campus, designed for a student population of 225, opened in January 2010. The new facility contains 8 classrooms, 2 science labs, art room, music room, computer lab, library, chapel, and a gymnasium with a seating capacity of over 400. The gym contains male and female locker rooms, weight room, training room, and coach’s offices.
GRADUATES
Approximately 99% of OLH graduates continue on to higher education. The graduating Class of 2010 was offered over $ 425,000 in scholarships from colleges and universities. The class of 2010 average scholarship awarded was $20,000 / graduate.
STUDENT LIFE
Extracurricular activities, in academic and athletic activities are encouraged among OLH students. As a member of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (T.A.P.P.S.), students compete in academic, athletic, and fine arts events for District, Regional, and State Championships.
ACADEMIC
- Academic State Champions 2010,2011
- Academic Disctric Champions Sixth Consecutive Year
ATHLETICS
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |
| Men’s | Cross Country | Basketball | Baseball |
| Football | Soccer | Golf | |
| Swimming | Track | ||
| Tennis | |||
| Women's | Cross Country | Basketball | Golf |
| Volleyball | Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Track | ||
| Tennis |
Athletics 2011-2012
- Football
- Girls’ Basketball
- Boy’s Tennis - Doubles
- Boy’s Baseball
- State Semifinalist
- Regional Finalist
- State Runner-Up
- State Semifinalist
ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, ANNUAL EVENTS
- Awards Banquet
- Baccalaureate Mass
- Blood Drive
- Career Day
- Christmas Gift Exchange
- Coat and Blanket Drive
- Cheerleaders
- Dances
- DreamKamp Counselors
- Drug Awareness Week
- Field Day “Fiesta de mayo”
- Field Trips – Cultural and Educational
- Homecoming Dance and Court
- Job Shadowing Day
- Living Way of the Cross
- Morning Assembly
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Recycling Program
- Relay for Life
- Retreat Program for all Grades
- Ring Mass
- OLH Toy Drive
- Liturgies and Prayer Services
- School Play
- Service Project Program
- Student Council
- Test Preparation SAT / PSAT
- Thanksgiving Basket Drive
- Veteran’s Day Assembly
- Welcome Week
- Winter Formal
- Yearbook
Nondiscrimination Policy
Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High School admits students of any race or national origin to programs and activities of the school with all rights and privileges. Equal,opportunity and access is provided to persons without regard to race, national origin or gender in the implementation of employment policies and procedures.
Learning Disabilities
OLH does not provide special education services or facilities. However, the school's education program attempts to accommodate special needs of its students within reasonable limits consistent with the school's policies and program of studies. If it becomes apparent that a student's needs are not being met, OLH reserves the right to encourage the student to seek a more appropriate learning environment.
The Dress Code
While students are expected to maintain a standard of good manners and courtesy in their behavior at OLH, they are also expected to maintain that same standard in their dress. School uniforms are worn to unify and identify OLH students.
Our Lady of the Hills Alma Mater
Our Lady of the Hills,
We hold your banner high
For all the world to see
God’s Spirit in our eyes.
Dear alma mater,
Day by day you teach
Faith, hope and charity
Ideals for which we reach.
And when we face temptation,
The truth will make us strong,
And help us to remember
To whom our hearts belong.
Our Lady of the Hills
As each new day begins,
May God’s grace go with us
Until we meet again