San Miguel High School vs. Salpointe Catholic High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
San Miguel High School provides access of a quality college and professional career preparatory educationto teenagers from families of limited financial means.
A rigorous academic curriculum, combined with a mandatory professional internship commitment and a rich student life, gives students the tools and experiences they need to succeed as contributing members of their communities.
Since opening in 1950, Salpointe Catholic High School has enjoyed a distinguished reputation for its strong curriculum, competitive athletics, highly acclaimed fine arts, faith-strengthening religious program, and spirited cocurricular activities.
Salpointe`s holistic, college-preparatory curriculum offers a premier STEM program, award-winning fine and performing arts, humanities, theology, competitive athletics, and wide-ranging co-curricular activities.
Salpointe is a Carmelite school community where students grow into the leaders and role models of tomorrow, where faith, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, achievement, teamwork, social justice and tradition are learned.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2004
1950
Students Body
Total Students
349 students
1270 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
98
340
Grade 10 Students
93
320
Grade 11 Students
78
320
Grade 12 Students
80
290
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
95 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
62%
Average Class Size
23
23
Number of AP Classes
n/a
21
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:13
Average SAT score
n/a
1270
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(professional dress daily)
(professional dress daily)
Casual
(The student dress code is important to promote a conducive learning environment. Students are expected to dress appropriately while on campus and during all school-sponsored activities.)
(The student dress code is important to promote a conducive learning environment. Students are expected to dress appropriately while on campus and during all school-sponsored activities.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 17 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$11,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs for parents determined on sliding scale, by ability to pay.
The tuition for the 2023-2024 school year will be updated in January 2023. Please visit www.salpointe.org for more information.
% on Financial Aid
100%
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
80%
Admissions Director
Francisco Moreno
Michael Fisher
Admissions Associate
Erica Jacquez
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
17
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
26
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Athletics Booster Club, Lasallian Youth Service Club, Leadership Council, Pagay Club, Praise Band, Yearbook Staff
American Appreciation Club, Art Club, Book Club, Community of Optimistic Lancers (C.O.O.L.), Crossing the Goal Club, Dignity Club, Drama Club/Thespian Troupe, Engineering Club, Fashion in Action Club, French Club, Integrity Matters Club, Junior Statesmen of America Club, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Outdoor Adventure, Quill and Scroll, Recycling Club, SADD, Salpointe Cancer Research Awareness Program, Salpointe Salsa, Science Club, Speech and Debate, Student Athletic Trainers, Student Council and Senate, Ultimate Frisbie Club, Unity Club