FAQ's

610 students

24 students on average

St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy's tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $11,800. Books, uniforms and athletic fees are approximately additional $500.

We provide Need-Based and Merit-Based Financial Aid. Both Need and Merit Based Aid require submission of a PMA Admissions Application. The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) also provides need-based financial aid for Catholic school students. 

We are blessed to have two founding schools and charisms that have been blended to create St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy. Pius X High School was founded in 1953 on the Downey Campus. St. Matthias High School was founded in 1960 at the Huntington Park Campus. St. Mathias High School transitioned to the Downey Campus as an all-girl’s school in 1998. In 2013, the co-educational St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy was established. We honor and learn from our two strong Catholic school traditions while building for the future.

Each year, St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy’s Shadow Days provide students the opportunity to experience being a Warrior for the day alongside a student ambassador. Open House offers students and their parents to take a tour of the school, explore our scenic campus, learn about our specialized programming, athletics and arts programs, and meet teachers as well. Prospective families are invited to get to know our community, meet teachers and students, tour campus, observe academic demonstrations and more. 

Our beautiful 17 acre campus is located in the City of Downey approximately 25 minutes driving distance from Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, and Cerritos. 

Yes! Please check out the transportation page for more information.

Students have both an everyday uniform and formal uniform for Mass and other special events. PMA uniforms are provided through Tommy Hilfiger and our Warrior WearHouse. Shop uniforms at the Warrior WearHouse Online Store.

PMA students will be given a school iPad that is restricted to school use and will be used in classes. Other iPad or laptop devices will not be allowed. Students are welcome to take the iPad home for school work assignments and will be required to sign a technology use form.

The Warrior Cafe provides hot entrees that may be purchased from the cafeteria during lunch, as well as breakfast food during break. There are also a variety of sandwiches, salads and snacks available for purchase. There are also microwaves available for students bringing their own lunch.

It is the responsibility of the families to purchase or rent textbooks. Books can be purchased or rented through various online providers such as ecampus.com, chegg.com, or amazon.com. 

The Warrior Parent Association (WPA) and Athletic Booster Clubs are parent organizations that support students and the school. PMA is blessed to have involved and engaged parents/guardians at our school. The Parents in Prayer (PIP) Group gathers every other week to pray the Rosary and they hold fellowship together after. 

All students are required to perform a minimum of 25 hours of service each year. The Christian Service Program encourages students to reflect and think deeply about the impact their service has on their community, their world, and themselves. Most students go above and beyond their required hours, with PMA students contributing thousands of hours of service each year.

Families must complete 40 hours per year. These hours can be completed by volunteering time or donating items that equate to service hours. Parents are also welcome to pay off their service hours if preferred.

No; however, PMA does require submission of any of the following standardized test scores: STAR or CAASPP. Should the STAR or CAASPP not be available, PMA may accept the HSPT as a substitute.