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Holy Names High School

#7 in Best All-Girls High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Girls
  • 9-12
  • Oakland, CA
  • 84 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Sports
      B-
    Address
    4660 Harbord Dr
    Oakland, CA 94618
    Telephone
    (510) 450-1110
    Website
    hnhsoakland.org

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $16,050
    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
    70%
    Average Financial Aid
    —

    Holy Names High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1110
    42 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    20 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 29 responses
    Report
    • Spirit Week
      14%
    • Frosh fright night
      14%
    • Halloween
      14%
    • Prom
      14%
    • Christmas
      10%
    • Winter Ball
      10%
    • Class service trips
      7%

      Students

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      121
      67%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
      83%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
      33%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      8:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      83%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.12 responses
      Poll
      92%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
      Poll
      92%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A-
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Very High
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      100%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
      86%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
      86%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
      Living in the Area
      B+
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        D+
      2. Good for Families
        B-
      3. Housing
        D+
      Median Household Income
      $63,251
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,255
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $564,500
      National
      $184,700

      Holy Names High School Reviews

      84 reviews
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      My experience at HNHS was absolutely incredible. The all-girls experience allows young women at the school to discover themselves academically, socially, & artistically in a safe environment that fosters growth. At HNHS, I explored my passion for theater, leadership, music, & global immersion -- all at once. I was exposed to a variety of opportunities, such as the Peer Mediation program, one that was developed when I was a freshman (2015), that allows students to resolve conflicts in a safe space on campus. When I was a junior (2017-18), I had the lifechanging opportunity to travel to Kenya with a group of students through a program called Powerful Beyond Measure. I would not have been able to experience conflict resolution & immersive travel without the support of the HNHS community. My experience at HNHS was both unique & lifechanging -- & I truly believe that experiences like mine are particular to Holy Names. After all, you cannot receive the Noblesse Oblige spirit anywhere else!
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      Holy Names High School is truly a special place. It has the ability to bring out the confidence in one. I remember I would dread to raise my hand in middle school because I felt as if I was not smart enough, but Holy Names has helped me grow confidence and realize that I am truly smart. The confidence it has helped me develop allowed me to grow both personally and academically. For that, I truly believe that I am prepared to go to college and prove to myself that I can do it. Holy Names not only cares about ones academics, but they also make sure that their students are doing well, emotionally and mentally, due to the size of the school. The small schools provides students to have the ability to have a true relationship with their teachers. Holy Names wants the best for their students and they truly do that by always trying to improve.
      Holy Names High School is a school designed to empower young women. Before I came to Holy Names High School, I was less confident and didn't have faith in myself to become a leader. Now, as a senior, I participate in various clubs and have even traveled to Kenya as part of a program named Powerful Beyond Measure. Without Holy Names High School, I wouldn't have known my full potential and be the person I am today.