St. Augustine High School is one of San Diego’s top private institutions. The all-male Catholic academy is located in the center of North Park and has been up and running since 1922.
Referred to as “Saints,” the school prides itself on offering more than just an academic education. The Saints Experience promotes a love of learning through rigorous academic, artistic and athletic programs, all in a close-knit and supportive environment for high school students in ninth through twelfth grades.
With a liberal arts curriculum, Saints prepares students for bright futures in college, teaching kids to integrate knowledge into a coherent view of the world. The school has an enrollment of approximately 700 young men from the greater San Diego and Tijuana area with a rich and diverse mix. Many students travel long distances each day to attend the school.
At Saints, class size is kept to around 25 students and courses are considered rigorous. Throughout their time there, students must take 4 years of religion, along with a well-balanced mix of subjects including math, lab science, world language and English. The school offers 19 AP classes and 7 Honors courses to its students.
On top of academics and service, Saints offers its students opportunities to explore sports and the creative arts. Students can participate in an array of athletics from football and basketball to wrestling, cross country and surfing. The school is also recognized as a chapter of the International Thespian Society and puts on numerous theatrical programs throughout the year.
A diverse offering of classes and a central location in North Park makes Saints a top pick for many locals.
St. Augustine High School
743
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Edwin Hearn
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.63
Annual Tuition
$18,373
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B
A+
A-
A
A
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
53
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
29
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
89%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
100%
White
42.1%
Hispanic
27%
Two or more races
19%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Black
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#9
Best All Boys Schools in California
#45
Best Catholic Schools in California
#59
Best HS For Athletes in California
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University
211 Students
University of San Diego
205 Students
University of California - San Diego
157 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
139 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
109 Students
Loyola Marymount University
98 Students
University of Southern California
93 Students
Santa Clara University
92 Students
University of California - Berkeley
86 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
86 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
181 Students
Engineering
51 Students
Finance
51 Students
Biology
45 Students
Computer Science
38 Students
International Business
37 Students
Economics
33 Students
Psychology
32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
31 Students
Accounting
30 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/22/2024
I thoroughly enjoyed my four years at St. Augustine High School, and I have many friends who similarly excelled in the environment provided. The teachers care immensely for students and their academic success, and they are always free to offer help to struggling students. There were not many negatives that I experienced in my four years. A few misbehaving students here and there, but the integrity of the school was never harmed.
2/4/2024
I loved my experience at this school. I have felt so welcomed and everyone is so nice. It brings an element of family to school that I do not believe many other places have. I wish there were more honors classes though, as my GPA is lower because of that.
12/30/2021
Amazing faculty and great student community. Academics are top tier, athletics are among the best in San Diego, and the environment is very welcoming and supportive of all
GreatSchools Reviews
10/22/2019
I graduated from SAINTS in 1955, that is 65 years ago. All of us held our teachers as Gods. They really cared about all of us and prepared us for life in many ways. To this day I still refer back to rules and formulas I learned at SAINTS. God has been very good to me and SAINTS was the BEST teacher...
9/27/2016
I'm very pleased with the education my son is getting at Saints. They really know how to help the boys bond and build responsibility and critical thinking. The academics keep his head in the books, and he is encouraged to aspire to college. The variety of extracurricular activities exposes him to ma...
1/15/2015
Having a son who is a senior this year and another as a freshman this year, I can not say ENOUGH about this school! Saints has been everything and so much more than we hoped for our sons. It truly takes your sons and shapes them into fine young gentlemen! Our boys are both so happy here and say they...
8/21/2014
This is the only private school to send a boy to in San Diego. the Students are a true family, the academics are top notch and the extra curricular activities are some of the best around. Also, the sports programs are some of the best.
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Map
About North Park
List Price Range
$331K - $2.4M
Homes For Sale
63
Average Home Value
$986,381
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
73%
Household Income
$105,908
% of College Grads
55.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,294 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.8%
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Parks in this Area
Childrens Playground
Plaza de Panama
Balboa Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Montclair Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Juniper Canyon
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Morley Field Sports Complex
North Park Community Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
Bird Park
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