Santa Margarita Catholic High School

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Thank you for your interest in Santa Margarita Catholic High School! It’s an exciting time to join the Eagle family and be a part of an ever growing legacy.

Due to increased demand, there is a waiting list for the freshman Class of next fifth year. We still encourage you to schedule a tour and apply as those on the waiting list will be notified as space becomes available. Space is still open for the sophomore class of next fourth year, the junior class of next third year and senior class of next to next year.

Incoming Freshmen & Transfer Students

Application Process

The application process at Santa Margarita Catholic is designed to be as simple as possible for the prospective parent. Please follow the steps below and your child's file will be complete in a timely and efficient manner.

Step 1: Online Application

• Create an account by logging in to your portal.
• Once you are logged in, complete all steps of the online application and click submit
• There is a $60 non-refundable application fee that is paid through your personal admissions page once logged in
• Payment of the application fee automatically signs up your student for the placement test date to be determined. The placement exam is only for incoming freshmen. If you missed the testing date or are applying after the test date has passed, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@smhs.org or 949-766-6076.

Step 2: Request Your Recommendation Letters

We ask that you request three confidential recommendation letters to be completed by your child's Math Teacher, English Teacher and Principal/School Counselor. Please log into your Application Portal found in Step #1 and electronically request recommendations from your child's Math Teacher, English Teacher, and Principal/Counselor. Your teachers will then directly upload their recommendations into your portal.

Step 3: Acceptance Notification

Once all files are complete, the Admissions Committee at SMCHS will review all completed applications for acceptance decisions that will be e-mailed to you. In the meantime, you may check on the status of your child's application by logging into your personal admissions page. Upon acceptance, registration information will then be forthcoming.

International Students

If you have any questions about applying, please contact international student coordinator,

Mrs. Joy Francis francisj@smhs.org or 949-766-6047

*Any student that is not a U.S. citizen. A student is a U.S. citizen if they possess a valid U.S. passport or a U.S. birth certificate.