Our Campus
Spanish colonial architecture, lush gardens, and native tree groves are defining features of Santa Catalina’s 36-acre campus.
Admission
We're virtual — for now
At Santa Catalina, relationships and community are at the core of our educational mission. While we aren’t able to experience this in person right now, we have a number of ways for you to connect virtually with our admission staff and get to know our community.
Visit our Virtual Admission Hub
Why choose Catalina?
Challenge yourself
Passionate teachers inspire students to take on challenges from AP and Advanced Topic classes to an amazing marine research program that turns Monterey Bay into a living classroom. Students learn from the best: Our teachers are experts in their subjects, with 78 percent holding advanced degrees.
Hit college with confidence
Our college counseling team works closely with each student to help her find the college that’s right for her. At Catalina, 82 percent of seniors are accepted into their first-choice college or university—and every graduate leaves empowered to pursue her passions.
Girl power is real
An all girls environment means girls can be themselves. It means they hold every position of leadership. It means they can fully engage in the classroom. It means lifting each other up, always. It means so much more.
Expand your worldview
All students benefit from boarding school, whether they live on campus or in the local community. With classmates from across the U.S. and other countries, girls gain a different perspective and make lifelong friends they may not have met otherwise.
“An absolutely incredible school. It's a sisterhood, really. Step onto campus once and you'll know what I mean.”
—Senior
Explore our campus
The Hacienda
The Hacienda is perhaps the most iconic building on campus. It houses the Head of School office, parlors, a small dining room, and administrative offices. Students and alumnae love taking their photos under the “Santa Catalina” arch.
Study Hall
The entire Catalina community gathers here four days a week for morning Assemblies, where students make announcements, celebrate birthdays, and cheer for their classmates.
Study Hall
Study Hall is the center of student life on campus. It’s a great spot to hang out with friends or catch up on classwork.
Rosary Chapel
The Catalina community comes together every Wednesday for a chapel service.
Rosary Chapel
Our weekly chapel services usually include hymns, readings from scripture, communal prayers, a time for meditation, and an opportunity for a student or faculty member to share an experience or reflection. This is a wonderful way for our community to celebrate our diverse thoughts and backgrounds.
Classrooms
Our classrooms allow for collaboration with students and teachers.
Art Studio
Guided by teachers who are also working artists, students explore all mediums in this bright and open space.
Sister Claire and Sister Christine Mathematics and Science Center
The newest building on campus, known lovingly as C2, was designed by a Catalina alumna.
C2
Aquaria allow students in the Marine Ecology Research Program to house live organisms for research and experiments.
C2
The upper deck of C2 provides stunning views of surrounding forests and the Pacific Ocean. It’s an awesome location to take a break between classes.
Robotics Lab
Members of our robotics team, Nuns-N-Bolts, tinker and build in this fully stocked workspace.
Sister Mary Kieran Library
The library is a cozy spot for studying alone or in small groups.
Sullivan Court
At the center of campus, in between the library and Study Hall, Sullivan Court is the site of special events like Cake Auction and graduation.
Rose Gardens
Rose gardens are scattered throughout campus, enhancing any walk between classes.
Front Lawn
On sunny days, the expansive front lawn is a favorite spot for students during lunch or study periods.
Dining Room
Students enjoy sustainably focused, locally sourced meals morning, noon, and night. On Mondays, boarding students come together with resident faculty members for Community Dinners, which may highlight world cuisines or feature performances from student groups.
Athletic Complex
Our outdoor athletes compete on a playing field, all-weather track, and six tennis courts. The field is also home to our annual junior-senior kickball game during Spirit Day.
Aquatic Center
Our competition-size outdoor pool is used not only for our swimming and water polo teams, but also for lifeguard training, class experiments, free swims, and more.
Bedford Gymnasium
The gym is home to our volleyball and basketball teams, and an annual relay competition during Cougar Day.
Mary Johnson Dance Studio
Students explore six dance styles in this spacious studio with a mirrored wall and spring-loaded floor.
Mary Johnson Recital Hall
More intimate than our Performing Arts Center, this 150-seat theater is used for private music lesson recitals, chamber ensemble and choir rehearsals, and special events such as the annual TEDxSantaCatalinaSchool.
Sister Carlotta Performing Arts Center
This 500-seat venue hosts three full-scale theatre productions each year, plus concerts, guest speakers, and the annual sophomore Shakespeare Festival.
Dorms
Boarding students live in three dorms at the top of campus: Thompson, for freshmen; Greer, for sophomores and juniors; and Hills, for seniors.
Dorms
For boarding students, learning doesn’t stop at the end of the school day. Within the dorms, friends and teachers alike are right there to support student growth.
Greer Patio
Greer Patio is a central hub for all three dorms. Pumpkin carving, bonfires, picnics, and more give students opportunities to spend time with each other and with resident faculty.
Alumnae Garden
Architectural Digest named Santa Catalina the most beautiful private high school in California.
Admission Basics
Fill out our inquiry form to receive a viewbook, event invitations, and more.
Come to an Open House! We have two Open Houses each year, one in November over Veterans Day weekend, and one in January over Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. You can also meet us on the road.
Submit an application! As a part of this process, you will visit campus for an interview, tour, class visit, and morning assembly. Application deadline is February 1.
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