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Holy Names High School provides a college prep education in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We pair the challenge of a college preparatory curriculum with a supportive environment and faculty relationships that ensure student success, connection, and confidence. In our intimate and open-minded community, students develop strong voices, deep compassion, and the skills and confidence they need to have a powerful impact on the world. We believe young women can choose their own trajectory free of constraints based on gender, gender identity, race, culture, or economic circumstances.

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Now Accepting Applications for 2025/26

Admissions season is now open! Look under the Admissions tab of our website to learn more about the school, submit an inquiry for more information, register for Admissions events, and much more.

Ready to apply? Click apply now under the Admissions tab to begin the process!

Questions? Please contact Petra Rocha, Director of Admissions at [email protected]

Fall Sports Tryouts: 8/12 - 8/15 (Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf)

Get ready for the start of Monarch Athletics this Fall! Tryouts begin 8/12 for all Fall sports. Please view the information below to have all of your documents ready. GO MONARCHS!

Per Bay Area Conference (BAC) guidelines, all new and returning students participating in athletic programming (including try-outs) must submit two documents to the HNHS Athletic Office on or before August 12th:

1. Sports Packet
2. Doctor's Physical (given the turnaround time of appointments, we encourage families to schedule physicals with their healthcare provider as early as possible)

Both the Sports Packets and Doctor's Physical Form can be located and printed from our website under Student Life > Athletics. Documents can be submitted to [email protected].

Welcome Back, Monarchs!

The school year starts now! The week of 8/12 marks the beginning of an exciting school year ahead.

First Year Orientation - Monday, August 12th - 9:00am - 3:30pm
The First Year Orientation gives 9th grade students an opportunity to build community with one another, prepare for the first day of school, and get a head start as new Monarchs. The First Year Orientation is facilitated by our amazing Student Ambassadors! Students should be dropped off on the back campus between 8:30 and 9:00 and can be picked up at 3:30pm.

All Student and Family Orientation - Tuesday, August 13th - 8:00am - 12:30pm
The All Student and Family Orientation gives us an opportunity to come together as a collective community to share important information, engage in dialogue, answer questions, meet Faculty and Staff, and provide families and students with important documents. We require that at least one parent attend this event with their student.

Classes begin Wednesday, August 14!
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Back Campus BBQ - 8/23

Join us on HNHS Back Campus for an evening of good food and community on Friday, 8/23 from 3:30-6PM! Pick-Up OR Picnic options available. Learn more and register today at tinyurl.com/hnhsbbq24

Summer Office Hours

Summer Office Hours
June 3 – June 21
8 am – 3 pm

June 23 – August 6
The main office is closed

Facilities/Finance help - call 510 463-6154 or email [email protected]

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Your path to Holy Names Starts Here! The Admissions process begins with several ways to experience the vibrant campus life at Holy Names.

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Congratualtions, Coach Hornage!

Congratulations to HNHS basketball coach Dwayne Hornage. Coach Hornage was just announced as one of 14 winners of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Model Coach Award for 2023-24.

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College Access

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Our on-campus UC-certified counselors leverage their decades of expertise in college admissions and work 1:1 with students from their first year. From college selection criteria and application assistance to financial aid forms and essays, our counselors work with students for multiple years to ensure students find the best fit academically, socially, and financially to thrive in college while reducing financial burden.
 
 
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Our Mission

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.