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

#1 Best Catholic High Schools in Orange County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA
  • 330 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    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 every four 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
    406 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    441 responses
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    Santa Margarita Catholic High School Fast Facts

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    SMCHS offers a co-educational college preparatory education while developing faithful, skilled, lifelong learners who are involved citizens of the world.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 38 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 38 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 146 responses
    • Sports games, dance / drama events
      24%
    • Dances
      14%
    • Basketball games
      12%
    • Kairos retreats are amazing
      12%
    • Football Games
      11%
    • Spirit Week
      8%
    • Rally
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,671
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 45 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 45 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 45 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 58 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 58 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 58 responses
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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
    94%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 31 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 31 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 31 responses

    Living in the Area

    Rancho Santa Margarita
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    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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