St. Augustine High School is a Catholic, college preparatory secondary school for young men from ninth through twelfth grades.
Our mission is to provide a liberal arts education in an environment that promotes the development of mind, heart and body in the Catholic tradition.
By helping to form mature Christian men we communicate to the world the Augustinian values of love, truth and community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Augustine High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Purple, Gold, Tyrian purple
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
743 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Unity, Truth and Love
- School Mascot: Halo
- St. Augustine High School is a Catholic, college preparatory secondary school for young men from ninth through twelfth grades.
- Our mission is to provide a liberal arts education in an environment that promotes the development of mind, heart and body in the Catholic tradition.
- By helping to form mature Christian men we communicate to the world the Augustinian values of love, truth and community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Augustine High School's ranking?
St. Augustine High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Augustine High School?
The application deadline for St. Augustine High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Augustine High School located?
St. Augustine High School is located in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in North Park.
School Reviews
5 3/22/2017
I have 2 boys who graduated from this high school and both have now graduated college.Call it a college prep school, and SAHS indeed over-prepared them for college. Both of themare now about to enter graduate programs and service to community is in the forefront of theircareer goal (oldest is a civil engineer and the younger a biology graduate), which I hope becomestheir life's mission. The school is strong in tradition, and if this guarantees >90% college entrance, then this is a tradition every high school, both private and public , should keep.
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