Welcome to Saint Mary's
Our Mission
educating the whole person
Saint Mary's College High School is a Christ-centered Lasallian Catholic school where diversity and inclusion are essential to the formation of the whole person. Here, we strive to perpetuate the mission spirit of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers, by preparing our students to pursue a life of virtue, scholarship and service.
Our History
a legacy of inclusion
The Lasallian tradition was established in France over 325 years ago by Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The Catholic teaching order is more commonly known as the De La Salle Christian Brothers. De La Salle's mission was to make education accessible to disadvantaged children. On that premise, Saint Mary's College High School was founded in San Francisco in 1863 as an affiliation of Saint Mary's College. It has been run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers since 1868.
Our Students
community in diversity
Recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse high schools in the U.S., Saint Mary's student body of 600 students includes all social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Our students are drawn from 51 private, Catholic and public schools across the East Bay, with most students residing in Alameda or Contra Costa counties.
Take A Look
Explore our Lookbook and 360 Virtual Tour— a great way explore life at Saint Mary's and what makes our community special.
Visit Us
Our wide range of admissions events offers a wonderful opportunity to get to know our school community and view our beautiful campus.
Become a future Panther!
Contact the Admissions Department at admissions@stmchs.org
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- Step 1: Inquiry
Complete Inquiry Form
Fill out Saint Mary’s Inquiry Form to sign up for Admissions events, campus visits, and information nights.
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- Step 2: Application
Submit Your Application
After submitting your application, you’ll be prompted to complete the required Checklist items through the Admissions Portal. Many of these items — including standardized recommendation forms and transcript release documents — can be shared with all the schools you’re applying to.
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- Step 3: HSPT Testing
High School Placement Test
The next test will be held in January 2027. Testing locations include Saint Mary’s as well as at other local schools.
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- Step 4: Tuition Assistance
Tuition Assistance
Saint Mary’s is committed to assisting as many families as possible who demonstrate financial need. Applications for tuition assistance are made and awarded on an annual basis.
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- Step 5: Enrollment
Admission & Enrollment
Admission decisions and enrollment information is sent via email in March of each year.