Overview:

• Founded in 1890 by the Christian Brothers
• Located in Napa, California
• Co-educational, Catholic college preparatory school
• Serves grades 9-12
• Enrollment: Approximately 600 students
• Notable achievements:
  • National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (2019)
  • California Distinguished School (2019)
  • Ranked among the top 10% of high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

Student Life:

• Extracurricular Activities:

  • Academic clubs (e.g., National Honor Society, Science Olympiad)
  • Arts programs (e.g., drama, choir, band)
  • Athletics (e.g., football, basketball, soccer, volleyball)
  • Community service organizations

• Clubs:

  • Over 30 student-led clubs, including:
    • Amnesty International
    • Black Student Union
    • Environmental Club
    • Gay-Straight Alliance

• Sports Teams:

  • Competes in the North Coast Section (NCS) of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
  • Offers 16 varsity sports

• Student Support Services:

  • Counseling services
  • Academic support (e.g., tutoring, study skills workshops)
  • College counseling

• Campus Facilities:

  • 25-acre campus
  • State-of-the-art academic buildings
  • Athletic fields and gymnasium
  • Performing arts center
  • Chapel

Academics:

• Academic Resources:

  • College preparatory curriculum
  • Advanced Placement (AP) courses
  • Honors courses
  • Dual enrollment program with Napa Valley College

• Faculty:

  • Highly qualified and experienced teachers
  • Many hold advanced degrees

• Teaching Methodologies:

  • Student-centered learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Technology integration

• Academic Support Services:

  • Tutoring
  • Study skills workshops
  • Writing center

• Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:

  • STEM Academy
  • Business and Entrepreneurship Academy
  • Global Studies Program

Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Reputation:

  • Consistently ranked among the top high schools in California

• Rankings:

  • U.S. News & World Report: Top 10% of high schools in the nation

• Specialized Facilities:

  • STEM Academy with dedicated science and technology labs
  • Business and Entrepreneurship Academy with a business incubator

• Industry Connections:

  • Partnerships with local businesses and organizations

• Notable Alumni:

  • Numerous successful professionals in various fields, including:
    • Business
    • Education
    • Law
    • Medicine

Services:

• Counseling:

  • Individual and group counseling
  • College counseling

• Health:

  • School nurse
  • Health screenings

• Housing:

• Library Resources:

  • Well-stocked library with over 20,000 volumes
  • Access to online databases and resources

• Technology Support:

  • 1:1 laptop program
  • Wireless internet access throughout campus

• Career Development:

  • Career counseling
  • Internship opportunities
  • College and career fairs