APPLY
Please choose the correct application path below. Applications for the 2027-28 school year open Sept. 1 at 9:00 a.m. for current 8th graders.
General Application
Transfer students applying for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on September 1. The priority application window is open until Nov. 15. Completed applications received by Nov. 15 will be reviewed for acceptance decisions mailed on Dec. 1.
International Students
Visa & Green Card Students
Students are considered international if they:
- Hold a non-U.S. visa or U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), or
- Are U.S. citizens who have not completed the two most recent consecutive school years in the U.S..
Learn more about the International application process
ASP Application
For students with documented learning differences who require accommodations in high school. To receive support at SMCHS, students must apply, be accepted into, and enroll in the Auxiliary Studies Program (ASP).
Learn more about the ASP application process
Contact Us
Thank you for your interest in Santa Margarita Catholic High School. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our Admissions Office at admissions@smhs.org or 949-766-6096. We look forward to connecting with you!