Holy Names High School

4660 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA, 94618-0946
Tel: (510)450-1110
Grades: 9 - 12 | 278 students
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At Holy Names our all-girls, supportive and diverse atmosphere encourages young women to recognize their potential and to appreciate the qualities that make each student unique. Holy Names High School, a small Catholic school for young women, provides an academically challenging college preparatory education in a vibrant learning environment. Our diverse community nurtures spirituality, encourages artistic expression, and promotes justice, preparing the next generation for leadership and service.

School Overview:
Holy Names High School
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Resource
Year Founded 1861
Student Body
Total Students 278 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 51% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 10%
Average Class Size 22 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus
Chemistry English Literature and Composition
French Language French Literature
Spanish Language Studio Art
and U.S. History
Average SAT score 2210
Average ACT score 22
Classroom dress code Formal
(uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,380
% on Financial Aid 35%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,000
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Sandra Carrillo
Sports
Total Sports Offered 11 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Dance
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 13 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Campus Ministry Student Council
Class Council Drama Productions
Art and Film Club Close Up
Model United Nations California Scholarship Federation
National Honor Society Echoes Yearbook Staff
Holy News Student Newspaper Multicultural Club
Pep C

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Nearby Schools:

Holy Names High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Aurora School
Gr. K-5 | 0 mi. away
St Theresa Elementary School
Gr. K-8 | 0.2 mi. away
The College Preparatory School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Bentley School
Gr. K-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Applegarden Montessori School
Gr. K | 1.1 mi. away

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