Holy Names High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 142 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,380
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Holy Names High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Holy Names High School
9	38
10	38
11	33
12	33

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Grade 9 and 10 largest with 38 students each, while grades 11 and 12 have 33 students each.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Resource

Year Founded

1861

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Student Body

Total Students

142 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

22 students

Average SAT score

1110

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

Advanced Courses

and U.S. HistoryBiology

CalculusChemistry

English Literature and CompositionFrench Language

French LiteratureSpanish Language

Studio Art

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,380

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% on Financial Aid

35%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Sandra Carrillo

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Colors

Blue, Red

School Mascot

Mona The Monarch Lion

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Other Activities:

Art and Film ClubCalifornia Scholarship Federation

Campus MinistryClass Council

Close UpDrama Productions

Echoes Yearbook StaffHoly News Student Newspaper

Model United NationsMulticultural Club

National Honor SocietyPep C

Student Council

School Notes

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holy Names High School cost?

Holy Names High School's tuition is approximately $11,380 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Holy Names High School?

The acceptance rate of Holy Names High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Holy Names High School offer?

Holy Names High School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Holy Names High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Holy Names High School's ranking?

Holy Names High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Holy Names High School?

The application deadline for Holy Names High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Holy Names High School located?

Holy Names High School is located in the Upper Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Upper Rockridge.

School Reviews

5 8/10/2013

My daughter is getting an excellent education at Holy Names. She has great access to all her teachers, who are very compassionate and dedicated. She has thrived in the music program, this being her first opportunity to play in an orchestra, and she loves it!

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Oakland, CA is $24,019 for elementary schools and $20,458 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Oakland, CA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).