Overview
Santa Margarita Catholic High School offers a college-preparatory education under the leadership of the Diocese of Orange. SMCHS provides a well-rounded education emphasizing the formation of the entire person. Students are challenged to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially and morally. SMCHS strives to develop students who are people of faith, skilled lifelong learners, healthy individuals and involved citizens of our world. At Santa Margarita, we inspire innovation, pursue excellence and are ever-faithful to our charism of Caritas Christi, the love of Christ.
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B+ Day
B Matriculation
A- Academics
A+ Extracurricular activities
A Community
B- Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Tuition: $28,775
# of Students: 1,634
Teacher:Student: 1:14
International Student: 10%
AP Courses: 20
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 71%
SAT: 1274/1600
#190
US Day School
Matriculation
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AP Courses (Total 20)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Computer Science A
European History
Macroeconomics
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Computer Science A
European History
Macroeconomics
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Physics 1
Music Theory
Physics 1
Environmental Science
Chinese Language and Culture
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus BC
Microeconomics
Studio Art: Drawing
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IB Courses (Total 14)
IB Chinese
IB English
IB French
IB Spanish
IB History
IB Philosophy
IB Biology
IB Physics
IB Mathematics
IB Dance
IB Chinese
IB English
IB French
IB Spanish
IB History
IB Philosophy
IB Biology
IB Physics
IB Mathematics
IB Dance
IB Film
IB Music
IB Theatre
IB Visual Arts
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Sports (Total 18)
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Flag Football
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Flag Football
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Arts (Total 25)
Band
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Orchestra
Percussion
Performing
Band
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Orchestra
Percussion
Performing
Production
String
Theater
Wind Symphony
Art History
Digital Media
Drawing
Film
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Video Production
Art
Screenwriting
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs (Total 54)
Young Black Scholars - Academic
You Can Sit With Us - Social
United Through Basketball - Service
The Sandwich Club - Service
Talon Tutors - Service
Table Top Games - Social
Surfrider Club - Service
SM Ping Pong Club - Social
SM Math Team - Academic
SM Flying Club - Social
Young Black Scholars - Academic
You Can Sit With Us - Social
United Through Basketball - Service
The Sandwich Club - Service
Talon Tutors - Service
Table Top Games - Social
Surfrider Club - Service
SM Ping Pong Club - Social
SM Math Team - Academic
SM Flying Club - Social
SMbled Robotics- Academic
Science Club - Academic
Save the Nest - Service
Rubik's Cube SpeedSolving - Social
RAD Eagles Club - Service
Psychology Education and Service Club - Academic
Pre-Med Club - Academic
Platelets and Prayers
Photography Club - Social
Operation - STEM
Operation Help a Hero - Service
National Art Honor Society Club - Humanitarian
Marketing/Advertising Club - Social
Mandarin Club – Academic
Mandala Creative Writing Club - Social
Keys 2 Happiness Club - Service
JSA (Junior Statesmen of America) Club - Academic
Iranian American Cultural Club - Social
International Thespian Society Talon Theatre Troupe -Social
International Students Club - Social
Houdini Magic Club - Service
Hack Club SMCHS - Social
French Club - Academic
Forever Friends of DSAOC - Service
Future Business Leaders of America Club - Academic
Fishing Club - Social
Fashion and Design Club – Social
ESports - Social
Eagles in Engineering - Academic
Eagles for CHOC Club - Service
Eagles 4 Kids - Service
Eagle Outreach Club - Service
Dressember Club - Social
Comfort Cross Club - Service
Classics Club - Academic
Chess Club - Social
Catholic Relief Service- Service
CASA Teens Club - Service
C.H.A.N.G.E. Club - Social
Asian American Cultural Club - Social
Anime Club - Social
Animal Rescue Club - Service
Allergy Awareness Club - Academic
ACSL - Academic
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Basic Info
Year Founded: 1987
Campus Size: 42 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Application Info
Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Skype
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Brief Reviews (Total 8)
4.3/ 5
Detailed Reviews (Total 0)
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0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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