Santa Catalina School

Santa Catalina School

Private High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1500 Mark Thomas Dr,  Monterey, CA
4.4
3.9
214 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Meg Bradley
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$46,100
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
34
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
80%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
47.8%
Two or more races
33.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
1.8%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best Catholic Schools in California
#5 Best All Girls Schools in California
#8 Best Boarding HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 69 Students
University of Southern California 64 Students
University of California - Berkeley 44 Students
Loyola Marymount University 43 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 40 Students
New York University 39 Students
Santa Clara University 38 Students
University of San Diego 34 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 33 Students
Stanford University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 48 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Biology 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
International Relations 23 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
History 18 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 14 Students
Environmental Science 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 71 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
10/20/2024
My experience at Santa Catalina has been like no other, honestly. I could not recommend this school more. The environment is so welcoming, and I have made lifelong friends in the span of just weeks. It is unreal how close everybody becomes so quickly, and it's not a typical high school experience.
4.0 Senior
7/1/2024
I feel as though the workload is sometimes overbearing especially when sports and extracurriculars are required, it is difficult to maintain a stable study schedule.
5.0 Parent
1/8/2024
As a parent of both lower and upper school graduates, I truly value the education and experience at Santa Catalina. My children graduated with great confidence, life skills for learning, a well-rounded and solid education, memories, and friends for life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 14 Reviews
5.0 other
2/24/2024
The historic campus is beautiful, and the quality of the education is exceptional. But more than that, you will have friends that last your lifetime, a community that strengthens your character, and the kind of resilience that guarantees your success.
5.0 parent
1/10/2024
Past Parent of Upper School boarding student. A fantastic experience for a young woman. Growth and teaching and experience for the full student. Opportunities and experiences to try new things in a supportive and developmental environment. Women as leaders and communicators in all facets of school l...
1.0 parent
1/8/2024
Most Important Review of Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School:Dear neighbors, please be advised to NEVER send your child to this school. The advertisements will tell you that they are focused on inclusion and a welcoming atmosphere. BUT we have experience the exact opposite! My child was bullied,...
5.0 parent
1/8/2024
As a parent of both lower and upper school graduates, I truly value the education and experience at Santa Catalina. My children graduated with great confidence, life skills for learning, a well-rounded and solid education, memories, and friends for life.

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