This school is the best! If you want to skate by, this is not the school for you. They have the highest standards, and expect the best from you. Several of my friends transfered in here from the local high schools and love it here. One thing I like at SMHS is the feeling of community. There is
... Read more a closeness among the students and alot of respect. Students stand when an adult comes in the room, we pray before classes, the dress codes are enforced. The environment is really nice. I'm grateful that my parents sent me to Santa Margarita High. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/21/09
This school was amazing I'm so grateful my parents sent me here. It prepared me extremely well for college.
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Posted by a student on 02/02/09
The principal is beginning his 2nd year at SM and has already increased school spirit by the tons. He has created a more faith-filled environment and increased the dedication of the teachers to the school. There are always some people who complain about the school, but- the good merits about SM most
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Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
Incredible school. If you want to be prepared for college you should definently go here. The Academics are some of the toughest yet most excellent around. School spirit is incredible, and the school plays host to some of the biggest high school sports rivalries in California. Do not send your child to
... Read more this school if they don't plan on working hard. Colleges love the school, in an interview I had with LMU they said every student earns the grades they get at SM, unlike many other schools in California who inflate grades to the maximum, creating a huge drop out rate when the students get to college. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/26/08
We had a good experience.One son just grad.with a 3.6 while in the ASP program and received extra help. Son # 2 starting with all Honors. They really care about the students! It is a sacrifice but well worth it.
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/07
I'm a current student at this school... My sister attended 11 years ago, and she loved it, along with my parents. However, the school is not in the right direction and is losing its quality. We have been disappointed countless times this year and really don't reccomend this school anymore. It used
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Posted by a student on 07/11/07
As a parent of two recent graduates, I can enthusiastically attest to the outstanding quality of the faculty, curriculum, college preparation and extracurricular activities at Santa Margarita. They are one of the few South Orange County schools to feature an International Baccalaureate program, which
... Read more both our students took advantage of (they are now attending top ranked colleges back east). The campus is outstanding, with first class facilities. A caring, nurturing environment -- but be prepared to work and play hard! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/07
This is an excellent school with wonderful teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 11/26/06
SM used to be excellent, but current administration is lowering standards. Some quality teachers but they are stifled in their work. School is heading down the wrong path. Student discipline is lacking.
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Posted by a teacher on 11/12/06
The academic programs and athletics are undoubtedly good. However, this school is not for everyone. It caters to the overprivileged Coto de Caza crowd. It is imbued with the traditional Catholic philosophy of relentless discipline and rules, rules, rules. My daughter attended one year and ran screaming.
... Read more As a newcomer to Orange County she found the kids unfriendly and the teachers caustic and prone to the tactic of student humilitation. As parents, we found the administration uninvolved and unsupportive; the principal turned down our several requests to meet. Read less
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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English as Second Language
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Rcho Sta Marg schools — Santa Margarita Cath High School is located at 22062 Antonio Pkwy, Rcho Sta Marg CA 92688. 22062 Antonio Pkwy is in the 92688 ZIP code in Rcho Sta Marg, CA The school district for Santa Margarita Cath High School is the Diocese Of Orange Education Off. Santa Margarita Cath High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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