Admissions

Santa Clara Online Admissions:
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Santa Clara High School welcomes you to participate in an educational experience of a lifetime! As a college preparatory high school, we offer a strong academic curriculum, an emphasis on the teachings of Jesus, and a wide variety of activities. Our students expand their intellects, build strong moral character, and develop lasting friendships. We believe in giving families an opportunity to be a part of something special. We are excited about your interest in Santa Clara, and we welcome you to become a “part of our family.”

For more admissions information please contact the Admissions Coordinator, Mrs. Mullen, at [email protected] or call 805-483-9502 ext. 209.

Tuition Rates: 2025-2026

The Santa Clara Curriculum and School Profile

Santa Clara High School is a private, Catholic, CO-ED, college preparatory high school located in Ventura County in Oxnard, CA. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association. There are approximately 300 students total in grades 9 through 12.

The school follows a semester system. The first semester contains: quarter 1, quarter 2, and a final exam. The second semester contains: quarter 3, quarter 4, and a final exam. Each quarter is worth 40% of the student’s semester grade. The final exam is worth 20% of a student’s semester grade.

To graduate, a student must earn a total of 240 credits: Religion – 40 Credits, English – 40 credits, Mathematics – 30 credits, History/Social Science – 30 credits, Science – 20 credits, Foreign Language – 20 credits, Visual and Performing Arts – 10 credits, Computer Science – 5 credits, Physical Education – 5 credits, Heath – 5 credits, Electives – 35 credits.

Community Service

In keeping with our mission and vision, all students are required to serve in the community each year; seniors complete a minimum of 25 hours of community service.

Clubs, Activities, and Athletics

Students participate in a wide range of extracurricular programs, including ASB, Book Club, Campus Ministry, Choir, Clean and Green Environmental Awareness, Drama, Robotics, Multicultural Club, and Student Ambassadors. Our sports teams include 11-man football, baseball, boys and girls basketball, cross country, golf, boys and girls soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and boys and girls volleyball.

AP and Honors Courses
Students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the AP exam. If seniors have more than three AP classes during a school year, they have to select and take at least three exams. AP Calculus AB and AP Spanish Language and Culture are mandatory exams for any students enrolled in those classes. Santa Clara offers two different honor societies: California Scholarship Federation and the National Honor Society.

18 Advanced Placement Classes include:

Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Physics I, Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, English Literature and Comp, English Language and Comp, European History, Government, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, US History, Chinese Language & Culture, Spanish Language & Culture, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin, French, Seminar, Research, Environmental Science

15 Honors Classes include:

Algebra I, Algebra II, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English I, English II, Pre Calculus, Geometry, US History, Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, French I, French II

Class of 2025 College Acceptances!


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