Santa Margarita Catholic High School

Santa Margarita Catholic High School develops students who are people of faith, skilled lifelong learners, healthy individuals and involved citizens of the world. Ranked as the No. 1 Catholic High School in the county by Niche.com, the school’s 42-acre campus is nestled against the picturesque Saddleback Valley Mountains in Rancho Santa Margarita. 

Individualized Learning

• Academic tracks tailored to meet the needs of varied learners
• 106 higher level courses
• Only Catholic high school in the county to offer the rigorous International Baccalaureate program
• Auxiliary Studies Program supports students with specialized learning needs
• Model United Nations program gives students the opportunity to attend mock meetings of the UN worldwide
• Award-winning arts program with 63 visual and performing arts courses
• Nine counselors assist with academic, college and personal counseling
• 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• One of 30 schools in the nation recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School for transforming the educational experience through student-centered immersive learning

College Preparedness

• 99 percent of graduates in the Class of 2018 attend college with 92 percent at four-year universities; the class received $57.8 million in scholarship offers
• Director of college relations dedicated to building strong partnerships with universities across the nation
• 100 percent acceptance rate at 208 schools (class of 2018)
• Comprehensive college counseling and college relations programs 
• Approximately 155 college representatives visit campus annually to recruit SMCHS students

Building Champions for Life

• 66 CIF championships, 208 league championships and seven state championships
• 25 CIF teams plus club sports including roller hockey, ice hockey, equestrian, surfing and
  sand volleyball
• Nine-time recipient of the CIF Commissioners Cup, recognizing the top athletic program in the 585-member CIF Southern Section

Campus and Faith Life

• 90 percent of the student body participates in more than 85 campus clubs and activities developing leadership skills
• Eagles Edge program provides “real-world” experiences and networking opportunities
• Award-winning robotics program, the team took top honors in the county in 2018 earning an invitation to the world championships
• Retreats, fellowship, school Masses and service learning
• Link Crew eases the transition into high school with upperclassmen serving as mentors to the freshman class
• One in every four students receives tuition assistance
• Bus transportation serving Orange County

Santa Margarita Catholic High School
22062 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
949.766.6076 • www.smhs.org