Academics

Santa Fe Catholic High School has been preparing students for college and life for over 45 years.

Our success and longevity are the direct result of our commitment to academic excellence and to the overall development of our students as scholars and Christian citizens. Over the years, we have measured our success by the accomplishments and contributions our graduates have made to our community. Santa Fe alumni have become business leaders, community leaders, doctors, lawyers, government officials, professional athletes, clergy, and responsible husbands, wives and parents.

The academic program is college preparatory. We emphasize those courses necessary to prepare students for the rigors of college while recognizing that each student is an individual with his or her own unique learning style. We are proud of our 10:1 student to teacher ratio. 98% of our students pursue further education after graduating from Santa Fe Catholic High School.

As a Diocesan Catholic school, Santa Fe requires all students to take one class each year in Theology. These classes include study in Scriptures, Catholic Christianity, Church History, World Religions, Christian Lifestyles, Social Justice, Morality and Ethics. Additionally, required community service offers students the opportunity to experience the integration of their faith in our community.

Santa Fe Catholic High School takes pride in offering seven periods a semester. This affords students the opportunity to graduate with a total of 28 credits, a distinct advantage in the competitive environment of college application. All students are required to maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average to receive a diploma.

Four types of courses are offered at Santa Fe Catholic High School

College Preparatory courses are designed for average students enrolled in our college preparatory program.

Honors courses are designed to meet the needs of the above-average student. An additional 0.5 quality points are given for Honors courses.

Advanced Placement courses present college-level material and conclude with the students taking a College Board test in May. Successful performance on the examination may result in college credit. Students receive an additional 1.0 quality points for a grade of C or better in an Advanced Placement course.

Skills Program Santa Fe Catholic recognizes that some students struggle academically. In an effort to respond to the needs of a wider range of students, Santa Fe has recently instituted a skills based program. This program is designed to provide students who need extra help and more one to one instruction, the extra time and assistance they need to be successful. Santa Fe Catholic wants to enable every learner, regardless of their natural ability, an opportunity to succeed academically and to further their education beyond high school.