HNHS Receives WCEA Accreditation

Holy Names High School recently completed an accreditation process through the Western Catholic Educational Association (WASC), Per WCEA, they provide "a process for determining the quality of a school's overall Catholic identity and educational program." The exhaustive self study and peer review verified that Holy Names High School has maintained its status as one of the top Bay Area Catholic high schools, once again receiving a six year accreditation, the longest possible under WCEA guidelines.

Based on the school's self-evaluation and a successful accreditation visit from administrators and faculty from area schools. The detailed, research-based findings in the self study focused every aspect of the student experience. While always acknowledging that there is room to grow, Holy Names was proud to find strong alignment among high academic standards, a close-knit, nurturing community, strong Catholic values, and an overall commitment to our Mission. Principal Miles Greene and President Constance Hubbard credited the achievement to the collective effort of faculty, staff, students, and families.

Accreditation offers several assurances, including validating the integrity of the school's programs and providing insight from visiting educators. Holy Names High School is now accredited through 2032, with a mid-cycle visit scheduled for the 2028-2029 school year.