Holy Names High School

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Admissions

Girls Night In

Applicants are invited to attend this special virtual event hosted by the HNHS Admissions Department. Join us on March 5 at 6:30 p.m. for a fun evening dedicated to baking cookies and fun conversations with student ambassadors.

Admissions Department

The Admissions Department is here to answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process. Contact our Director of Admissions, Petra Rocha at procha@hnhsoakland.org or at (510) 450-1110 Ext. 117.

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ASB Highlights

Check out our Associated Student Body Officers for the 2020-21 school year!
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Virtual Campus Tours

Take a virtual tour of our historic campus and get an inside look at Oakland’s leading Catholic, college preparatory school for young women. To schedule a virtual tour, contact our Director of Admissions.
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Virtual Information Sessions

We invite you to attend one of our weekly Virtual Information Sessions to learn more about our programs and the all-girls advantage. To schedule your Virtual Information Session, contact our Director of Admissions.

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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.