National Catholic Schools Week Guide – Pages 25 & 26
All Souls World Language Catholic School
Catholic • Coeducational • Dual Language Immersion • TK–8 • Alhambra
29 South Electric Avenue, Alhambra, California 91801
(626) 282-5695 | www.allsoulsla.org
Instagram: @allsoulsla
Twitter/X: @allsoulsLA
DESCRIPTIVE CATEGORY
Catholic Dual Language Immersion Elementary School
Grade Levels: TK–8 (Coed)
ABOUT ALL SOULS WORLD LANGUAGE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
All Souls World Language Catholic School is the only Catholic elementary school in the country to offer a dual-language immersion program featuring both Spanish-English and Mandarin-English tracks for all students. Located in the heart of Alhambra, the school serves the greater San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles, and Pasadena communities.
Founded in 1921—just nine years after the city of Alhambra was established—All Souls has over a century of educational excellence. After temporarily closing in 2010 due to declining enrollment, the school reopened in 2012 as a language immersion experiment with just 20 students. Today, All Souls draws students from more than 50 different zip codes and has become one of the top Catholic dual language schools in the nation.
As part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Dual Immersion Network, All Souls prepares students to become bilingual, biliterate, and multicultural learners who are critical thinkers, effective problem solvers, and compassionate leaders with an unwavering commitment to service.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
School Colors: Maroon & Gold
Language Tracks: Spanish & Mandarin
Motto: Love. Learn. Lead.
Founded: 1921 (Reopened 2012)
Enrollment: Approximately 300 students
Faculty-Student Ratio: 1:13
Accreditation: WASC, NCEA
Archdiocese: Los Angeles
Immersion Model: 50/50
Average Class Size: 23 students
100+ Years of Excellence
1:13 Faculty-Student Ratio
50+ Zip Codes Served
2 Language Tracks
LEADERSHIP
Principal: Dr. Patrick Allison
Vice Principal: Mrs. Angie Torres
Dir. of Admissions: Ms. Jessica Ceja
Dir. of Mandarin: Ms. Karen Lee
Dir. of Finance: Mrs. Laura Canzano
Athletic Dir./Campus Min.: Mr. Luis Valdez
RANKINGS & RECOGNITION
All Souls World Language Catholic School is ranked in the Top 20% of private schools in California. The school is also top ranked for highest percentage of students of color and highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees. All Souls is the only Catholic school in the U.S. with dual Spanish and Mandarin immersion tracks.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
“Love. Learn. Lead. Words, yes, and so much more. At All Souls, we know that words are pathways to new realities. We are more than just a school with a Dual Language Immersion program; we are a community grounded in the identity of language as a call and response between people, ideas, and cultures. It is our honor and privilege to walk with you as partners on this journey.”
— Dr. Patrick Allison, Principal
Dr. Allison brings extensive experience in Catholic education, having served in leadership roles including English and Humanities Department Chair, Director of Marketing and Admissions, and AP Capstone Coordinator. He holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from Loyola Marymount University and also served as an officer in the California Army National Guard.
