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Admissions Office

Holy Names High School's Director of Admissions, Petra Rocha, is available by phone and email if you have any questions about Admissions. You can reach Petra at (510) 450-1110 x117 or procha@hnhsoakland.org.

Summer Academy

Holy Names High School's 2020 Summer Academy is postponed until further notice. The Admissions Office will communicate any updates via email.

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Girls Inc. Teen Scholars

Girls Inc. of Alameda County hosted their Strong, Smart & Bold virtual fundraiser on April 24. Congratulations to our students Kayla '20 and Jacqueline '20 who were honored as this year's teen scholars. They shared their stories of resilience and remarkable achievements!

Welcome Class of 2024

Congratulations to the incoming Holy Names High School Class of 2024! As the only all-girls Catholic high school to currently serve Alameda County, we are fortunate to have this distinction as it has paved the way for our graduates to be fearless in their future academic and professional endeavors. We look forward to this exciting and inspiring year.

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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.