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Santa Margarita Catholic High School

Private, Roman Catholic Grades 9-12

1,724

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

22062 Antonio Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

(949) 766-6001

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

Asian:

12.4%

Two or more races:

9.8%

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by a parent
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Awesome school; teachers care for the students; students respect one another; great facilities and competitive athletic programs. SMCHS is a Catholic institution in its approach to preparing students for life after graduation from SMCHS though you do not have to be Catholic to attend. School is definately oriented towards preparing its students for college. We have had one daughter graduate and have a son currently attending. Close Quote

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School	Students/Teachers	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Santa Margarita Catholic High School	Private, Roman Catholic	9-12	22062 Antonio Pkwy	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 766-6001
Montessori At The Park	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-3	21742 Buena Suerte	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 635-1220	133	1	23.0	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Ocean View Nps	Private, Nonsectarian	6-12	30615 Avenida Calle De Las Fl	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 855-0408	40	6	6.6	26 (65.0%)	5 (12.5%)	4 (10.0%)	5 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Jesus Life	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	K-7	30615 Avenida De Las Flores	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 329-8620
St Johns Episcopal School	Private, Episcopal	PK, KG-8	30382 Via Con Dios	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 858-5144	509	44	9.1	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Kindercare Learning Centers # 1535	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	30062 Santa Margarita Pkwy	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 888-8880
Limai Montessori Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-1	30075 Comercio	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 589-6440	59	2	9.0	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Dba Rsm Christian School	Private, Other	PK, KG-8	29582 Aventura	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 589-4504	352	25	12.1	216 (61.4%)	20 (5.7%)	33 (9.4%)	25 (7.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)
Rancho Viejo Montessori School	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-6	29782 Avenida De Las Bandera	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 459-0199	89	5	7.7	21 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)	5 (5.6%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)
St Junipero Serra Catholic School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	23652 Antonio Pkwy	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 888-1990	1,032	59	16.2	580 (56.2%)	11 (1.1%)	183 (17.7%)	67 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.8%)	99 (9.6%)

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What is the racial makeup of Santa Margarita Catholic High School?

Students at Santa Margarita Catholic High School are 66% White, 12% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

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In the 2017-18 school year, 1,724 students attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School.

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School								Students/Teachers											Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
Santa Margarita Catholic High School	Private, Roman Catholic	9-12	22062 Antonio Pkwy	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 766-6001
Montessori At The Park	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-3	21742 Buena Suerte	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 635-1220	133	1	23.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Ocean View Nps	Private, Nonsectarian	6-12	30615 Avenida Calle De Las Fl	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 855-0408	40	6	6.6		26 (65.0%)	5 (12.5%)	4 (10.0%)	5 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Jesus Life	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	K-7	30615 Avenida De Las Flores	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 329-8620
St Johns Episcopal School	Private, Episcopal	PK, KG-8	30382 Via Con Dios	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 858-5144	509	44	9.1		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Kindercare Learning Centers # 1535	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	30062 Santa Margarita Pkwy	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 888-8880
Limai Montessori Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-1	30075 Comercio	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 589-6440	59	2	9.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Dba Rsm Christian School	Private, Other	PK, KG-8	29582 Aventura	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 589-4504	352	25	12.1		216 (61.4%)	20 (5.7%)	33 (9.4%)	25 (7.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)
Rancho Viejo Montessori School	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-6	29782 Avenida De Las Bandera	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 459-0199	89	5	7.7		21 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)	5 (5.6%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)
St Junipero Serra Catholic School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	23652 Antonio Pkwy	Rancho Santa Margarita	92688	Orange County	(949) 888-1990	1,032	59	16.2		580 (56.2%)	11 (1.1%)	183 (17.7%)	67 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.8%)	99 (9.6%)