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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.

Recent News

HSPT Prep Workshop Saturday 12.7.24 9:00 - 12:30 pm

Classroom Matters and Holy Names High School are teaming up once again to bring you a high-quality HSPT preparation workshop!

This 3.5 hour workshop will help students gain familiarity with the test, introduce them to test-taking strategies, and review practice problems with answer explanations.

Cell Phone Free Campus

Beginning in April of the 24-25 school year, Holy Names will become a cellphone free campus. We have partnered with Yondr, a cell phone management system used by thousands of schools across the country (including schools in our SNJM Network). Students place their phones in secure pouches when they arrive on campus. Students carry their locked Yondr pouch with them throughout the day. Once the school day is over, students can unlock their phone at one of several magnetic unlocking stations.

In keeping with our commitment to creating safe and vibrant learning communities, moving to a cell phone free campus will help Holy Names to foster a school culture centered on peer engagement and relationship building. A cell phone free campus will enable Holy Names to better serve our students on their journey to college. Overwhelming research has shown that cellphone use, especially in teenage girls, has harmful effects on a students’ mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. In addition to California’s mandate to limit the use of cellphones in school, this change aligns with our mission to prepare students for leadership and service. This policy update reflects our commitment to creating spaces where students can focus on developing the tools they need to be successful in high school, college, and beyond.

We want Holy Names to be a vibrant, connected campus where students are fully present and engaged in their surroundings. We aim to cultivate an environment that promotes meaningful face-to-face interactions, fosters deeper relationships, and encourages active participation in academic and extracurricular activities. We envision Holy Names as a community where students can focus on personal growth, immerse themselves in learning, and feel supported in a space that values connection, well-being, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Open House 10/27

Join us for our annual Open House! Holy Names High School’s Open House provides prospective students and families with an opportunity to visit campus, participate in classroom tours, talk with teachers and administrators, and get a sense for what Holy Names High School is all about

Register Today: tinyurl.com/hnhsopen24

Rose Week

This upcoming week is Rose Week! Rose Week is a celebration of the foundress of the SNJM order, Mother Marie Rose, whose birthday was October 6. Each year during Rose Week, we honor Mother Rose with a Mass in celebration of her work and continued guidance in spirit, as well as activities throughout the week.

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].
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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.