St. Augustine High School
San Diego's all-boys Catholic college-prep school since 1922
St. Augustine High School is an all-boys Roman Catholic college-preparatory school founded in 1922 in San Diego's North Park neighborhood. A ministry of the Order of St. Augustine accredited by WCEA/WASC, Saints requires the HSPT for freshman applicants and awards the Principal's Scholarship â a $10,000 annual tuition credit â to its top 10 HSPT scorers.
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Tuition, selectivity, and admissions overview
St. Augustine High School is one of the schools families often compare in the San Diego private high school search. This summary brings together tuition, acceptance-rate context, deadlines, testing, and local guardian considerations before the full profile below.
Data context
Tuition, testing, and application dates follow school-published sources; selectivity is labeled separately when it is a third-party estimate.
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2027â28 freshman HSPT: January 9, 2027
Checked October 1, 2026. The school lists a $65 application fee and a January 15, 2027 financial-aid deadline; it does not publish a tuition figure or a general application deadline.
Not published on official site (2026â27 expected above $30,000)
For a real annual budget, compare tuition with housing, guardianship, insurance, transportation, school breaks, and activity costs.
HSPT required; auto-registered with application
Not published on checked official pages
The official school pages checked do not publish an admissions acceptance rate; third-party estimates are not used here.
Day school; accepts I-20 students ($25 I-20 form fee)
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Is St. Augustine the right fit?
Saints is built for boys seeking a single-gender Catholic education in San Diego â families should weigh the unpublished tuition and the HSPT-first process.
Strong fit for
Boys seeking a single-gender Catholic education
San Diego's only all-boys Catholic high school â the Augustinian formation model is the point of the school, not a backdrop.
Families valuing faith-centered formation
Chapel, campus ministry, and the values of Unity, Truth, and Love are woven through the four-year program.
San Diego local families
A day school in North Park with a century of local alumni roots and CIF athletics culture.
Think carefully if
Girls
Saints is an all-boys school.
Families needing published tuition before applying
The official site does not publish a tuition figure or a general application deadline â contact admissions directly. The application fee is $65.
Students who need a boarding program
Saints is a day school with no on-campus boarding.
EdComm can help families compare Saints with Cathedral Catholic, Academy of Our Lady of Peace, and other San Diego options before committing to the HSPT track.
Mission
âOur mission is to provide a Catholic liberal arts education for young men in an environment that promotes the development of mind, heart, and body in the Augustinian tradition. By helping to form loving disciples of Jesus Christ we communicate to the world the gospel values of community, truth, and love.
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Key Information
Grades
Grade 9 - Grade 12 (boys)
Language Requirement
HSPT required; auto-registered with application
Cost of Attendance
Not published on official site (2026â27 expected above $30,000)
Accommodation
Day school; accepts I-20 students ($25 I-20 form fee)
Admission Information
Freshman admission (HSPT track)
Contact admissions
âą2027-01-09 (HSPT)
The HSPT is required for 2027â28 freshman applicants. Completing the $65 application auto-registers a student for the January 9, 2027 HSPT at Saints; students who test there receive priority for admission and need-based tuition assistance. Interviews take place in January or February 2027; report cards and recommendations are requested through myschoolapp. The school has not published a general application deadline.
Tuition grants & Principal's Scholarship
2026-10-01
âą2027-01-15
Financial-aid applications for 2027â28 open October 1, 2026 and, with supporting documents, are due January 15, 2027. Families must reapply annually. The Principal's Scholarship traditionally awards a $10,000/year tuition credit ($40,000 over four years) to the top 10 students who take the HSPT at Saints.
Application Requirements
- HSPT (auto-registered with application)
- Personal interview (~10 minutes) via myschoolapp
- Report cards and recommendations via myschoolapp
- $65 application fee
Why Choose St. Augustine High School?
100+ Years of All-Boys Augustinian Education
Founded in 1922, Saints is San Diego's only all-boys Catholic high school â a ministry of the Order of St. Augustine. Formation follows Augustinian values of Unity, Truth, and Love (UNITAS, VERITAS, CARITAS), with daily life shaped by faith, brotherhood, and service.
Catholic Liberal-Arts College Prep
For more than 100 years, Saints has prepared young men for college, careers, and life through a Catholic liberal-arts program with AP offerings, dual enrollment, and internships â accredited by WCEA/WASC.
Saints Athletics & Campus Ministry
CIF interscholastic athletics, visual and performing arts with a fine-arts requirement, and an active campus ministry give students the full brotherhood experience the school calls "Be a Saint."
Life at St. Augustine High School
Brotherhood in North Park Since 1922
On Nutmeg Street in San Diego's North Park neighborhood, Saints educates young men in grades 9â12 in a single-gender Catholic environment. The Augustinian tradition of community life runs through chapel and campus ministry, CIF athletics, arts with a fine-arts graduation requirement, and service â a deliberately formative four years.
All-Boys 9-12
San Diego's only all-boys Catholic high school, founded 1922
CIF Athletics
Interscholastic Saints athletics in a deep-rooted brotherhood culture
Liberal Arts & AP
Catholic liberal-arts college prep with AP, dual enrollment, and internships
Principal's Scholarship
$10,000/year tuition credit for the top 10 HSPT scorers
Campus Life at St. Augustine High School
Brotherhood, the North Park campus, and Saints traditions
St. Augustine Commons
An aerial view of the Commons and campus courtyard
Academic Collaboration
Saints students work together on laptops in the library
Campus Ministry
Students and Augustinian clergy gather for a school liturgy
Strength & Conditioning
Saints students train in the school weight room
Freshman Welcome
New Saintsmen welcomed into the brotherhood
Christian Service
Saints students volunteer on an outdoor service project
Saints Football
The Saints football team celebrates together on the field
St. Augustine High School By The Numbers
Discover the impressive statistics that make our school exceptional
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Academic Program
St. Augustine High School provides a Catholic liberal-arts education for young men in grades 9â12, accredited by WCEA/WASC, with AP offerings, dual enrollment, and internships preparing graduates for college, careers, and life.
Catholic liberal-arts college prep for young men, grades 9â12
Augustinian values: Unity, Truth, Love (UNITAS, VERITAS, CARITAS)
AP offerings, dual enrollment, and internships; 2026 AP Intersession
WCEA/WASC accredited; ministry of the Order of St. Augustine
Visual and performing arts with a fine-arts requirement
CIF interscholastic athletics
Data sources
The figures below are sourced from each school's official public records, verified periodically: Data verified on
- St. Augustine High School â Home (Official)
- Saints â Admissions (Official)
- Saints â Application Process (Official)
- Saints â 2027 Admissions Requirements (Official)
- Saints â 2027 HSPT (Official)
- Saints â Financial Aid (Official)
- Saints â 2026â27 Student Handbook (Official PDF)
- Saints â 2026â27 Curriculum Guide (Official PDF)
Further reading
If you're considering St. Augustine High School, also read
San Diego private schools overview: where Saints fits
All-boys Catholic option in San Diego within the private school landscape.
Catholic high school costs in San Diego
How Catholic school tuition and aid compare across San Diego options.
When to apply: San Diego private school admissions timeline
Saints runs an HSPT-first freshman process on its own dates.
HSPT, ISEE, SSAT: which test for which school
Saints requires the HSPT â how it differs from the ISEE/SSAT used elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Augustine High School's admissions acceptance rate?
The official school pages checked do not publish an admissions acceptance rate; third-party estimates are not used here.
How much does St. Augustine High School cost?
The official site does not publish a tuition figure. Board minutes from August 2025 noted tuition was crossing $30,000 for 2026â27 â treat that as context from a public meeting, not an official tuition schedule.
What are St. Augustine's 2027â28 admissions dates?
The 2027â28 freshman HSPT is January 9, 2027. Completing the $65 application registers the applicant to test at Saints. Interviews are scheduled for January or February 2027, and financial-aid applications are due January 15, 2027. The school has not published a general application deadline.
What is the interview like at St. Augustine?
Freshman applicants complete a personal interview of about 10 minutes, scheduled electronically through myschoolapp; report cards and recommendations (principal/counselor, English, math) are also requested through myschoolapp.
Does St. Augustine offer financial aid or scholarships?
Yes. Financial-aid applications for 2027â28 open October 1, 2026 and are due January 15, 2027, including supporting documents; families must reapply annually. The Principal's Scholarship traditionally awards a $10,000/year tuition credit ($40,000 over four years) to the top 10 students who take the HSPT at Saints.
Is St. Augustine High School all-boys?
Yes â Saints is an all-boys Roman Catholic college-preparatory school, a ministry of the Order of St. Augustine.
Does St. Augustine accept international students?
Yes. Saints is a day school that accepts students needing I-20 forms ($25 I-20 form fee).
How many students attend St. Augustine High School?
The official site describes Saints as fully enrolled but does not publish a current enrollment figure; third-party estimates are not used here.