APPLY
Thank you for your interest in SMCHS. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open.
Important Dates:
- November 14: Priority admissions deadline for applications and tuition assistance
- December 1: Acceptance and tuition assistance awards mailed for priority admissions
Please choose the correct application path below:
General Application
Students applying for the 2025-2026 school year and/or the 2026-2027 school year and all transfer students.
International Students
For admissions application purposes, a student will be classified as an International Student if they meet any of the following criteria:
1. US Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders)
2. Students who hold or require a visa to attend school in the United States
3. US Citizens educated abroad who have not attended a US school for the previous 3 consecutive years
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!