​​​​​​​High School Admission Guidelines

​The  Department of Catholic Schools has established ethical  and  professional  standards ​for the admissions process and set an admissions  timeline that applies to  all archdiocesan  and  parish  high  schools. Independent Catholic high  schools (i.e. private schools) are encouraged to abide by the same standards and timeline.

Generally, high school admissions involve an admissions department or committee consisting of designated members of the administrative staff and faculty members.  ​

In addition to standardized test scores, grades, and recommendations from the prior school, the admissions process and its policies may consider the following factors:

• Giving preference to active members of the parish (for parish high schools). 
  

• In cases where the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of students a school can enroll, giving qualified Catholic students precedence over qualified non-Catholic students.

• Making reasonable efforts to assist students with financial need. 

• Not admitting students whose families owe money to another school
  

• Ensuring that students​ will be under 20 years of age at graduation.
  

• For international students, see "Admissions" under International Students in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles​​.