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Applications for the Class of 2026

Admissions applications for the Class of 2026 are now open. Apply to become a HNHS Monarch today!

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STEM Day

Register today for our virtual Girl Powered STEM Day on October 19! 7th and 8th grade students will receive their own Girl Powered toolkit.

Inquire

We are excited that you and your family are exploring Holy Names High School. Learn more about our school by filling out an Inquiry Form and attend one of our many in-person or virtual events.

Open House

Register for Open House on November 7 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Families will have the opportunity to visit campus and connect with Holy Names students, parents/guardians, and educators.

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In-Person Campus Tours

The Admissions Team will guide you through an hour-long tour of our beautiful campus. Campus Tours are available on select Saturdays throughout the Fall. Sign up with our Inquiry Form.
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Virtual Campus Tours

A wonderful opportunity for you to experience a tour of our innovative historic campus led by a student ambassador. Virtual Campus Tours will be held on Tuesdays evenings. Sign up with our Inquiry Form.
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Live Virtual Information Sessions

Hear from school administrators and the admissions team about our programs, leadership opportunities, and student life! Information Sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings. Sign up with our Inquiry Form.

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Mission Statement

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.

Holy Names by the Numbers

1868
The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary founded Holy Names High School on the shores of Lake Merritt at the site of today's Kaiser Center. The school, then called Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, has the distinction of being one of the first high schools in Oakland.
48%
48 percent of female graduates of single-sex schools rate their math ability above average or in the highest 10 percent compared to 37 percent of coeducational graduates.
12.6
Our average class size allows for more one-on-one teacher attention, builds greater confidence in group settings, and facilitates the development of deep and lasting relationships with other students.
100%
100% of recent Holy Names graduates are now attending college.