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#2 in SoCal, #3 in California: Niche Ranks Crespi Among the State's Best

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Niche, the national school-research site families rely on, has named Crespi Carmelite High School the #2 all-boys high school in Southern California and #3 in all of California in its 2027 Best Schools rankings, with an overall grade of A+. We're proud to stand among the finest schools in the state.

Niche 2027 rankings

#2 Best All-Boys High School in Southern California
#3 Best All-Boys High School in all of California (of 19)
#22 of 108 Best Catholic High Schools in California
#49 of 1,649 Best High Schools for Athletes in California, placing Crespi in the top 3% statewide
A+ Overall Niche Grade

What's behind the A+

Academics: a 99% graduation rate, 92% of graduates headed to four-year colleges, and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. 90% of surveyed students and parents say Crespi teachers genuinely care.
Athletics: an A in Sports, with competitive programs and game nights that rank among students' favorite traditions.
Brotherhood: an A+ in Clubs & Activities, with reviews that repeatedly return to lifelong friendships. As one sophomore put it, "I feel honored to be a Crespi Man."

See it for yourself

8th Grade Day: Friday, November 6. Register for 8th Grade Day
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Applications for the Class of 2031 are open now, and half of Crespi families receive financial assistance. Take the first step toward joining the brotherhood. Start Your Crespi Application

Rankings and statistics are from Niche's 2027 Best Schools rankings and Crespi's Niche profile as of October 2026. Survey percentages reflect responses from Crespi students and parents on Niche.

Future Celts Welcomed to Junior High School Night

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Crespi Carmelite High School was proud to welcome junior high students and their families to campus on Friday, September 18, for Junior High School Night 2026 — an evening designed to give prospective students an authentic look at the community, brotherhood, and school spirit that define the Crespi experience.

The evening began with a special pregame gathering, where students and families had an opportunity to meet members of the Crespi community, connect with one another, and learn more about life on campus. For many of our guests, it was their first opportunity to experience Crespi not simply as a school they are considering, but as a community they could one day call their own.

From there, the excitement moved to the football field, where our junior high guests were welcomed into the game-night atmosphere alongside current Celts. Students experienced the energy of a Crespi home football game, joined the community along the sidelines, and saw firsthand the traditions and camaraderie that make Friday nights at Crespi special.

The night also showcased the many ways students contribute to the life of the school. Crespi Taiko brought its signature energy to the stadium with a powerful performance, adding another memorable dimension to an evening already filled with Celt Pride.

Junior High School Night is about much more than attending a football game. It is an opportunity for young men to begin imagining themselves as part of the Crespi brotherhood — to meet current students, experience campus life, and see the relationships and traditions that make an all-boys Carmelite education distinctive.

We are grateful to all of the students, parents, faculty, staff, coaches, performers, and volunteers who helped make Junior High School Night 2026 such a welcoming experience.

To all of the junior high students and families who joined us: thank you for spending the evening with Crespi. We hope to see you back on campus again soon.

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Crespi Taiko is wowing the crowd during Junior High School Night.

Coach Vonnahme addressing future prospective Celts on the sidelines before the exciting Celt victory over Oak Park.

Prospective, future Celts and their parents engaging with other Crespi community members before being addressed by President, Dr. Ken Foersch, and Principal, Dr. Liam Joyce.

Sideline activities before the exciting game vs. Oak Park.

Crespi Welcomes Over 500 Swimmers for San Fernando Valley Swim League Meet

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

The Robinson Family Aquatics Center was buzzing with energy on Sunday, September 13, as Crespi Carmelite welcomed 556 young swimmers and their families to campus for the opening San Fernando Valley Swim League meet of the season.

Athletes ranging in age from 5 to 14 represented 15 schools from across the region: Holy Trinity, Incarnation, Our Lady of Grace, Our Lady of Lourdes, Saint Bernardine of Siena, Saint Lawrence Martyr, Saint Cyril, Saint Didacus, Saint John Eudes, Saint Jude, Saint Paschal Baylon, Saint Charles Borromeo, Saint Euphrasia, Saint Francis de Sales, and Saint Mel.

With warm-ups beginning at 7:30 a.m., the pool deck quickly came to life with swimmers, coaches, families, and teammates preparing for a full day of competition. The first session began at 9:00 a.m., with the final session starting at 12:30 p.m. and wrapping up just after 3:00 p.m.

For many of the youngest athletes, the meet offered an exciting opportunity to experience competitive swimming in a championship-caliber facility. Younger swimmers raced 25 yards in each of the four competitive strokes, while older athletes competed in 50-yard events along with the 100-yard Individual Medley.

The day finished with some of its loudest cheers as teams took to the water for the relays. Teammates lined the pool deck, families filled the stands, and swimmers put everything they had into their final races of the afternoon.

Our Lady of Grace School served as the host school for the competition, helping turn the meet into a full community event both in and out of the water. Families had plenty to enjoy throughout the day with the OLG Snack Shack, California Pizza Kitchen Food Truck, Mister Softee Ice Cream Truck, The Burque Bean Experience Coffee, and fresh fruit carts available on campus. A percentage of California Pizza Kitchen sales from the event benefited Our Lady of Grace School, adding another layer of community support to the day.

Swimmers and families could also visit Conejo Swimworks, which set up shop on the pool deck near the West Gate with swimsuits, caps, goggles, and a variety of swim equipment available for purchase.

With hundreds of athletes competing, families cheering from the stands, food trucks serving guests, and vendors lining the venue, the Robinson Family Aquatics Center felt every bit like the center of youth swimming in the Valley for the day.

Hosting an event of this size provided Crespi with another opportunity to open its campus to families from throughout the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities. Many of the participating schools are longtime Crespi partner schools, making the day especially meaningful as hundreds of elementary and middle school students had the chance to compete at the Robinson Family Aquatics Center.

The meet also showcased what makes the Crespi experience special: outstanding facilities, spirited competition, strong community partnerships, and opportunities for young people to grow through athletics.

For prospective families visiting Crespi for the first time, Sunday offered a glimpse of a campus that is built to bring students together and give them opportunities to compete, connect, and thrive.

Crespi Carmelite is proud to support youth swimming throughout the region and to welcome the next generation of student-athletes to one of the San Fernando Valley’s premier aquatic facilities.

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Crespi Blood Drive Beats Its Goal, Collects 36 Units to Save Lives

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

When sign-ups opened for Crespi's Fall Blood Drive on September 9, the numbers looked modest — just 29 spots filled between the Crespi family and the surrounding community, short of the drive's goal of 35 units.

But on drive day, the Crespi community showed up. By the time the last donor rolled up their sleeve, Campus Ministry had collected 36 units of blood — one donor equals one unit — beating the goal by one.

"I truly appreciate the flexibility on these Blood Drive days," said Chris Knabenshue, Director of Campus Ministry. "I know they can be hectic, but we are literally saving lives."

Blood drives ask a lot of a school community — coordinated scheduling, willing donors, and teachers' patience as students step out of class for a few minutes to give. Crespi's faculty, staff, students, and neighbors met that ask, turning a slow start into a life-saving success.

Every unit donated has the potential to save up to three lives. Thank you to everyone — students, parents, faculty, and community members alike — who rolled up a sleeve or helped run the drive.

Interested in donating at Crespi's next blood drive? Watch the Campus Ministry calendar for the next scheduled date.

Crespi Fine Art Festival Winners Celebrated

Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Crespi Carmelite High School is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Art Competition, recognizing the creativity, talent, and hard work of our student artists.

In Exploring Visual Art, Jonah Kadin ’28 earned recognition for his piece, Avocado in a Sea of Purple. In Advanced Art, Carlo Carranza ’28 was honored for Stranger in an Even Stranger Time. In AP Art, two students were selected as winners: Dylan Park ’26 for Breaking Free and Logan Barron ’26 for Silence Beneath the Lilies.

Each of these students demonstrated impressive artistic vision and dedication to their craft. Their work reflects the creativity and self-expression that continue to thrive within Crespi’s visual arts program.

Please join us in congratulating Jonah, Carlo, Dylan, and Logan on this outstanding achievement. Crespi also extends its appreciation to all students who participated in this year’s competition, as well as the faculty, staff, and community members who supported and celebrated their work.

Exploring Visual Art - Jonah Kadin ’28 , Avocado in a Sea of Purple.

Advanced Art - Carlo Carranza ’28, Stranger in an Even Stranger Time.

AP Art - Dylan Park ’26, Breaking Free

AP Art - Logan Barron ’26, Silence Beneath the Lilies

Crespi Fine Art Festival Showcases Student Creativity

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Crespi Carmelite High School celebrated the creativity, talent, and hard work of our student artists at the Crespi Fine Art Festival on April 27. The event transformed the Commons into a vibrant gallery space, featuring a wide variety of student artwork across multiple media, styles, and themes.

Guests had the opportunity to view an impressive collection of drawings, paintings, mixed-media pieces, and three-dimensional works created by Crespi students throughout the school year. From bold color studies and expressive portraits to detailed illustrations, sculptural pieces, and large-scale creative projects, the festival highlighted the depth of artistic exploration taking place in Crespi’s Fine Arts program.

The exhibition also provided students with the meaningful opportunity to share their work with classmates, families, faculty, and the greater Crespi community. Each piece reflected not only technical skill and imagination, but also the personal voice and perspective of the student artist.

Thank you to our Fine Arts faculty, student artists, families, and all who attended and supported this celebration of creativity. Congratulations to our Crespi artists for an outstanding showcase!

Student artwork displayed throughout the Crespi Fine Art Festival gallery space.

A featured student painting welcomes guests to the Fine Art Festival.

Three-dimensional and mixed-media works highlighted the range of creativity on display.

Crespi student artists showcased paintings, drawings, and original compositions across multiple display panels.

Crespi E-Waste Drive Welcomes Strong Community Participation

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Crespi Carmelite High School’s E-Waste Drive was met with an outstanding response from the broader community, with more than 100 vehicles coming through the Faculty Parking Lot to drop off electronic waste for recycling.

The event welcomed a wide range of participants, including alumni parents, current students, Crespi faculty and staff, parish representatives, and local community members. Many attendees learned about the drive-through neighborhood flyer distribution, while others participated after seeing the event promoted on social media.

The success of the E-Waste Drive reflects the generosity and engagement of the Crespi community and its supporters. In addition to encouraging the responsible disposal of electronic waste, the event served as a meaningful fundraising opportunity for the school and a reminder of what can be accomplished through collective participation.

Crespi is sincerely grateful to everyone who contributed to the success of the event — including those who donated items, volunteered their time, helped promote the drive, and supported the effort in any way. The school extends its heartfelt thanks to all who participated and helped make the day such a success.

Thank you to the 100+ cars that came through for Crespi’s E-Waste Drive. Your support helped make this community event a tremendous success while promoting responsible recycling and benefiting Crespi Carmelite High School.

Crespi Men Serve and Lead at Archdiocese Youth Day 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Over 8,000 teenagers gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center on Thursday, February 19 for the Archdiocese’s Youth Day—the opening day of the annual Religious Education Congress. With this year’s theme, “Real Love Carries the Cross,” inspired by the daily reading, the day invited young people from across Southern California to encounter Christ through prayer, worship, and community.

Crespi was proud to be represented not only in attendance, but in leadership and service. Several Crespi students were part of the coordinating team that helped plan and support the event’s programming and logistics. Their behind-the-scenes work contributed to a Youth Day experience that was welcoming, well-organized, and meaningful for thousands of participants.

Crespi’s presence was especially visible during the Liturgy. Sixteen Crespi Men served in key roles, assisting as acolytes, collection announcers, and usher captains/flooring guides to help create a reverent and seamless environment for worship. An additional 16 Crespi students attended as participants, joining the broader Youth Day community—along with many other Crespi families and students who participated through their home parishes.

Youth Day 2026 was a joyful reminder of what it means to be young in faith: to show up, to serve, to listen, and to walk together. We are grateful for the Crespi Men who offered their time, leadership, and hearts in service to the Church—and for the strong witness of brotherhood they brought to this powerful day of faith, fellowship, and fun.

Curiosity on Display: Highlights from the 2026 Crespi STEM Expo

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The 2026 Crespi STEM Expo was a campus-wide celebration of student curiosity and hands-on learning, with presentations spread across many rooms and supported by our Science Department teachers and AP student moderators. Visitors moved room-to-room to hear students explain their methods, defend their results, and demonstrate how classroom learning translates into real investigation—from CP Biology and CP Chemistry to Physiology, Honors courses, Zoology, and Physics.

A major throughline this year was sustainability and environmental impact. Our CP Chemistry students completed a themed project, “How Effective Is Our School at Sorting Waste Correctly?” by examining campus trash (black), recycling (blue), and compost (green) bins to evaluate how well we’re sorting waste in real life. Alongside that theme, many students explored composting and decomposition through creative, practical experiments—comparing Crespi compost to commercial compost, testing compost speed, and tracking decomposition across a variety of materials and foods (from fruits and bread to “How long do chicken nuggets last?”).

The Expo also highlighted the range of STEM thinking happening across disciplines: physiology teams explored topics like sleep impact, performance, emotions, stress/recovery, and even beverage comparisons, while physics students tackled engineering and motion challenges like egg drop, roller coasters, pendulums, parachute descent velocity, air resistance, electromagnetism, terminal velocity, and the relationship between incline angle and velocity. Zoology students contributed observational data collection to determine the biodiversity of Los Angeles—another strong reminder that science is as much about noticing the world carefully as it is about testing it. Thank you to every student presenter, faculty facilitator, and AP moderator who helped make the 2026 Crespi STEM Expo a proud showcase of learning in action.

Spring Blood Drive Surpasses Goal, Collects 36 Units

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Crespi Carmelite High School’s Spring Blood Drive was a powerful reminder of what it means to serve others as a community. Hosted in the Crespi Gym from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the drive welcomed student donors ages 16 and older (with permission slips for 16-year-olds), along with parents and friends of Crespi, all coming together for one shared purpose: saving lives.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the patience and flexibility shown throughout the day, we collected 36 units of blood, surpassing our goal of 35 units. Each donation represents the potential to impact someone in need, and the commitment shown by our community made a real difference.

We extend our sincere gratitude to every donor who stepped forward, and to the student and adult volunteers who helped the drive run smoothly. Thank you for living out Crespi’s spirit of brotherhood and service in a tangible way. Celt Pride!