About St. Lucy's

Principal's Welcome from Mandi Ramirez

Welcome to St. Lucy's, where your journey toward a future of purpose and impact begins!

We are a faith filled learning community, growing through Christ's light, by finding God's truth to develop an inner peace. That guide our Regents to master the Benedictine Hallmarks, including listening with the ear of the heart, hospitality, humility, and stewardship are woven into the very fabric of our campus and community. Our school is a beacon of Christs’ LIGHT, TRUTH, and PEACE. We provide a rigorous curriculum within a nurturing environment that supports our students' spiritual and academic growth. The legacy of St. Lucy’s Priory High School is that we don't just educate young women; we prepare them to be faithful, principled, and compassionate leaders in a world that so desperately needs them.

The foundation for our success has been laid by generations of remarkable alumnae. We honor their legacy and look to their experiences, strengths, perseverance, and faith as an example for our current Regents. Because of those Alumnae that came before them, our students are challenged and expected to use their God-given talents to fulfill their potential as they grow closer to Christ in their daily lives.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this community and work alongside our talented faculty and staff, a tremendous student body, and a supportive network of parents and community members. We are a community committed to excellence. Our faculty, staff, and administration are dedicated to providing a high-quality education and relevant extracurricular opportunities that support the diverse needs and interests of all our students. As the world evolves, so must our approach to education. The faculty and staff are immensely dedicated to equipping, empowering, and educating our young women to become confident leaders who will not only compete and succeed but also shape and influence the world around them. Our goal is to see our graduates take their places as strong, capable women who lead their families, companies, and communities with integrity, wisdom, and the light of Christ.

As the Principal, I encourage every young woman to embrace her journey here at St. Lucy’s. With every action, every conversation, and every challenge, each Regent will be afforded the opportunity to create successful, enjoyable, and meaningful memories that they will cherish for a lifetime.

Thank you for visiting us, and God's blessings to you and your family as you enter the St. Lucy's Priory High School community.

Mandi B. Ramirez

Principal

ASB President's Welcome

Dear Regent Community, R. Boyle Sr year

My name is Rachel Boyle, and I am truly honored to serve as your 2025-2026 St. Lucy’s ASB President. I feel blessed to continue my family’s legacy at St. Lucy’s. I remember listening to my mother fondly reminisce about her days as a student at St. Lucy’s. She would talk about how much fun she had at the rallies, DJ Pizza Lunch, picnics on the lawn, and growing in her Catholic faith through participation at Masses. From a young age, I knew I wanted to attend St. Lucy’s and be a part of the Regent community just like her. Fast forwarding many years, it was finally time to begin my freshman year. From the moment I walked the halls, I felt this was where I belonged, as I was met with friendly faces who welcomed me with open arms. I was eager to find ways to strengthen this connection to my fellow Regent sisters.

St. Lucy’s has so many avenues for students to develop their passions and connect with their classmates. Whether it is playing on one of our athletic teams, singing in the choir, performing in a play, dancing in the annual musical, participating in various clubs, or being active in student government, there are a number of opportunities for students to get involved in, which is what sets St. Lucy’s apart from the rest! I am also proud of the strong academic environment at St. Lucy’s. We have educators who work tirelessly, supporting students before and after school. They also attend sporting events, performances, and extracurricular activities to support their students’ interests outside of the classroom. The connection between the students and staff makes St. Lucy's feel like a family; a place where students are loved, supported, and celebrated for their unique gifts.

The strong emphasis on developing our Catholic-Christian faith is deeply rooted in our founding by the Benedictine Sisters over 60 years ago, and we are blessed to have them still active in our school community. We have ten Benedictine Hallmarks that are emphasized throughout the year. The integral focus on these Hallmarks creates a faith-based community that radiates throughout our student body.

For all these reasons, I am grateful for the opportunity to lead St. Lucy’s this year as the ASB President. I am confident all students will find paths to get involved here, and share their talents to connect with the Regent community. I look forward to an exciting year ahead!

With appreciation,

Rachel Boyle

Class of 2026

History

St. Lucy’s Priory High School is a private four-year secondary school for girls located at 655 W. Sierra Madre Avenue in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in Glendora, California. The school was opened in 1962. It was formally dedicated on February 2, 1964, by Cardinal James McIntyre. Continuous growth of the student body has necessitated several renovations and additions. The multipurpose gymnasium was completed in May of 1981 and additional classrooms were completed during the 1996 school year. The school was established and founded by the Benedictine Sisters in Glendora, California, in 1952. Since the founding of St. Lucy’s Priory High School, the staff of Benedictine Sisters and lay women and men continues to give dedicated service to the students.

Today, St. Lucy’s Priory High School is a non-profit 501c3 company owned and operated by the Board of Trustees of St. Lucy's Priory High School, a Religious Corporation, as of May of 2022.

Vision

Vision

St. Lucy’s Priory High School will utilize a rigorous curriculum within a nurturing environment to serve as a premier academic institution which educates and empowers young women to be faithful, principled, and compassionate members of society. As graduates of St. Lucy’s, our alumnae will continue to live out these values, making meaningful contributions to their families, their professions, and the world at large.

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Philosophy

Philosophy

St. Lucy’s Priory High School is a private Roman Catholic college preparatory girls’ school. Founded by the Benedictine Sisters. The community grounded the school in its enduring traditions of work, worship, community, hospitality, stewardship, and peace. These values continue to guide decision-making and future planning for school governance, curriculum, student life, and resource management.

The faculty and staff teach and model the message of Jesus Christ as they uphold the beliefs and teachings of the Church. Students are invited to deepen and integrate their faith with their academic, psychological, physical, and social development. Parents and teachers are integral in the process which prepares graduates for success in higher education and the pursuit of lifelong growth. As a women’s school with a diverse student body, St. Lucy’s enjoys a unique opportunity to foster self-confidence and mutual respect, empowering graduates to contribute positively to the global society.

Order of St. Benedict

Order of St. Benedict

Benedictines were among the very first monastic communities in the Western World. St. Benedict founded the monastery of Monte Cassino outside of Rome in the

sixthcentury. The communities that followed him and his twin sister, St. Scholastica, have always tried to answer the needs of the local areas in which they lived. Benedictines have been missionaries, teachers, farmers, librarians, and musicians, and have led lives of peace and prayer over the last fifteen hundred years. The communities came to the United States in the 1800s to serve the growing immigrant populations of this nation. They continue to minister in communities in order to serve the needs of the local people and the Church.

St. Lucy’s Priory High School is owned and operated by the Benedictine Sisters who established their priory in Glendora, California, in 1952. Since the founding of St. Lucy’s Priory High School, the staff of Benedictine Sisters and lay women and men continues to give dedicated service to the students.

School Patron

School Patron

St. Lucy was an early Roman martyr who was killed for her convictions and her faith. The name “Lucy” comes from the Latin lux or lucis, which means light. St. Lucy was a young woman whose very name symbolizes the light of faith, of learning, and of knowledge. In the late 1940’s Mother Lucy Dooley of Mount St. Scholastic’s Convent in Atchison, Kansas, was asked by a community friend, Bishop Charles Buddy, to send sisters to the newly formed diocese of San Diego. In 1952 the community expanded north and worked in the schools of Baldwin Park, Covina, West Covina, Claremont, Azusa, and Glendora. The present priory was purchased in 1952 and named in honor of this woman who was known for her strength, courage, vision, kindness, and humor. St. Lucy’s Priory became independent in 1956.

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