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Santa Margarita Catholic High School
  • Private, Catholic
  • RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA
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Santa Margarita Catholic High School

#9 in Best Private High Schools in Orange County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A+
    smhs.org
    (949) 766-6000
    22062 ANTONIO PARKWAY
    RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
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    About Santa Margarita Catholic High School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    November 11
    Application Fee
    $60
    Interview Required
    No
    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $17,985
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    30%
    Average Financial Aid
    $7,500

    From Santa Margarita Catholic High School

    Santa Margarita Catholic High School offers a coeducational, college-preparatory education developing students who are people of faith, skilled lifelong learners, healthy individuals and involved citizens of the world. The school’s 42-acre campus is nestled against the Saddleback Valley Mountains. Bus transportation and an active carpool group are available for any easy commute to campus.

    Known for the breadth and quality of its academic programs, innovative technology, student-centered classrooms, emphasis on social service and social justice, nationally-recognized athletic program, award winning arts programs and active student body – Santa Margarita provides a well-rounded educational experience. Students go on to attend universities across the globe with the majority of students earning scholarships. One in three students at SMCHS receives tuition assistance. We invite you to visit campus and see for yourself why SMCHS is ranked among the nation’s best private high schools.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1300
    409 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    441 responses
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    Eagle Online Academy

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    Does a traditional bell schedule not meet your student’s unique educational needs? If you are looking for a world class high school in an online format that doesn’t sacrifice the academic rigor and faith-based core values of a school like SMCHS, then the Eagle Online Academy may be for you. Students have access to SM support services and can participate in all campus activities and athletics.

    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    A
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    Students
    1,671
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
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    Living in the Area

    Rancho Santa Margarita
    A
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    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $135,350
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,254
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $719,800
    National
    $244,900
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