About St. Lucy's

Principal's Welcome from Mandi Ramirez

There is a distinct grace and pride in every St. Lucy’s student. From the moment she steps onto our campus, she is stepping into her identity as a Regent.

To be a Regent is to belong to a legacy of faith, intellect, and sisterhood. At St. Lucy’s, our mission is clear: every young woman is educated, equipped, and empowered to develop their personal talents to lead and serve a global society. High school here is not merely a sequence of classes; it is a transformative environment where students learn to carry themselves with class, distinction, and purpose. Whether she is analyzing code in AP Computer Science, pitching a strategy in Sports Marketing, taking the stage with our Dance Team, or reflecting in quiet prayer, every opportunity is designed to help her discover the full measure of her gifts.

Walk through our incredible campus on any given day, and you will feel what makes St. Lucy’s truly exceptional. Our campus is alive with Christ, focus, and connection. Grounded in our sacred Benedictine Hallmarks, especially love of Christ and neighbor, hospitality, and community, our students learn the rare art of being fully present. They show up completely for one another in the classroom, on the field, in worship, and in lifelong sisterhood.

What does a Regent become after four years at St. Lucy’s? She emerges as a young woman who is cultured, articulate, and intrinsically motivated. She is fully ready to step out and make a meaningful impact on the world. She possesses the academic rigor to thrive at top universities, the poise to lead in global industries, and the grounded faith to navigate life’s complexities with patience and integrity. A Regent graduate is classy, regal, and impeccably polished. Whatever future she envisions and pursues, whether in medicine, entrepreneurship, the arts, or public service, she does not just enter the room; she changes it. As a proud mom of a recent graduate, I have witnessed this firsthand.

We invite you to visit our campus, experience our community, and discover what it means to lead a life of distinction and purpose because you are a Regent.

Welcome home to St. Lucy’s.

Mandi B. Ramirez

Principal

ASB President's Welcome

Dear Regent Community, R. Boyle Sr year

It is my honor to welcome you, on behalf of the Associated Student Body, to another opportunity-filled school year! Whether you are returning to your alma mater, beginning your journey as a Regent, or simply supporting our community, I hope you know how excited we are to have you here.

Hello! My name is Annalisa Estorga, and I am proud to serve as St. Lucy's 2026–2027 ASB President. For me, St. Lucy's has always been more than just a campus; it has been a home. As a proud legacy, attending St. Lucy's has always been part of my family's story, making it incredibly meaningful to serve as ASB President. Growing up, I heard stories from my sister, mom, and aunt about the friendships, traditions, and faith that make this community so special. I have been blessed to experience those same memories myself. This year, I hope to give back to St. Lucy's the love, support, and foundation it has given me.

At St. Lucy's, our traditions are more than special events; they are meaningful experiences that strengthen students' bonds with our school while creating lasting connections with their classmates. From Freshman Bookmark Mass and Sophomore Medal Mass to the Junior Ring Ceremony and, of course, graduation, each milestone gives students the opportunity to celebrate an important part of their journey as Regents. Through these experiences, they build friendships and memories that will remain with them long after graduation.

Receiving an all-girls Catholic education is truly what makes St. Lucy's so special. Our sisterhood inspired me to run for President, and I am honored to lead a community of confident, well-rounded, and outgoing young women. As I encourage our students to reach their fullest potential, they encourage me to continue striving toward mine. That is the female empowerment every student experiences at St. Lucy's. Our faith inspires us to become the women of God this world needs, shaping us into compassionate, confident, and accomplished young women.

This school year, I hope to lead with purpose, serve with heart, and encourage every young woman to find her voice while making a positive impact on our Regent community. Being a Regent is more than being a student. It is about traditions that create lifelong memories, a sisterhood where women empower women, and a faith that teaches each student to become a disciple of God. I am beyond excited for all that this year will bring, and I cannot wait to experience it with each and every one of you!

Sincerely,
Annalisa Estorga

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

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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