High School

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has a long history of excellence in secondary education, with our first high schools established in the late 1800s.

Through the decades, we have educated tens of thousands of young people, providing them with a nurturing, structured environment that helps them maximize their academic development, explore their talents, build lifelong friendships, and chart a path for their future.

Rooted in the Catholic faith, the programs help students to grow in their understanding of God and develop Christian values. The curriculum also teaches students to become compassionate, global thinkers who seek to make a positive difference in their communities and the world.

Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese have an impressive record of success, measured in students’ graduation rates, college acceptances, and successful careers. We offer a wide variety of coeducational and single-gender schools, each with a distinct spirit and identity. All schools offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities focusing on the arts, athletics, leadership, service, clubs, and other student interests.

Open Houses, Shadow Days, and tours are offered to prospective students and their families. Eighth grade students applying to Catholic high schools are required to take an entrance exam; please visit each school’s website for its testing process.

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Tuition assistance and scholarships are available at most schools; please consult school websites for application information.

There are three types of Catholic high schools within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles: archdiocesan, parish, and private.

Archdiocesan High Schools

There are 19 high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles under the auspices of the Department of Catholic Schools. They are led by principals, and in some instances with a president overseeing the executive functions (finance, development, strategic planning) and consultative board of directors. They can be found in every pastoral region of the Archdiocese and include co-educational and single gender models, and range from small‑school to large comprehensive types.

Parish High Schools

Private High Schools

There are 24 private Catholic high schools operating in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. These schools are owned and governed by religious orders and/or private board of directors. Though the Archdiocese does not operate these schools, as Catholic school ministries, these schools are required to adhere to Catholic catechism standards, Catholic social teachings, sacramental life, and educational excellence norms in order to earn accreditation and to be in good standing with the Archdiocese.

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