All-girls Catholic school in Oakland, grades 9–12, with learning difference support and college prep curriculum for diverse students
Holy Names High School is a small, all-girls Catholic school in Oakland serving grades 9–12 with a commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs. The school offers a Learning Difference Program and Resource support services, recognizing that students learn in different ways and thrive in environments tailored to their strengths. With an average class size of 22 students and a supportive, diverse community of 142 girls, Holy Names creates an intimate setting where individual students receive attention and encouragement to recognize their full potential.
The school provides a college preparatory curriculum with advanced courses in English, sciences, mathematics, languages, and arts. Students benefit from a structured, values-based learning environment that nurtures both academic growth and personal development. Holy Names emphasizes spirituality, artistic expression, and social justice—preparing young women for leadership and meaningful service in their communities.
Holy Names has a 90% acceptance rate and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, with 80% of the student body identifying as students of color. Tuition is $11,380 annually, and 35% of families receive financial aid averaging $5,000. Admission is rolling; contact Admissions Director Sandra Carrillo at (510) 450-1110 or visit hnhsoakland.org for more information about enrollment and support services.
| Year Founded | 1861 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,380 |
| Total Students | 142 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 10 |
| Average Class Size | 22 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
| Admissions Director | Sandra Carrillo |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 90 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 35 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 80 |
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Golf · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Art and Film Club · California Scholarship Federation · Campus Ministry · Class Council · Close Up · Drama Productions · Echoes Yearbook Staff · Holy News Student Newspaper · Model United Nations · Multicultural Club · National Honor Society · Pep C · Student Council |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | hnhsoakland.org/apps/events |
| Average SAT Score | 1110 |
| Average ACT Score | 22 |
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