International Students

Santa Margarita Catholic High School welcomes applications from students all over the world. The SMCHS International student program is rich with culture and diversity currently representing 17 different countries. International students make up approximately 6 percent of our entire student population. We value the contributions from our international student perspectives and global experiences that enrich our campus and learning environment.  

SMCHS offers international students a Catholic, college-preparatory education.  As a Catholic school, we seek to embody the teachings of Jesus in the present day, creating a safe community where everyone is valued. Our priorities are spiritual growth, moral development, academic excellence and loving support for all. We are called to form a community that expresses Christ's transformative love, so that each may love with a profound sense of purpose, belonging, and resilience.

Our breadth of academic programs include:

• Rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
• Innovative technology
• Student-centered classrooms
• Top-ranked academics emphasis on service and social justice
• Award-winning performing and visual arts program
• Vibrant campus life

Santa Margarita provides a well-rounded American high school educational experience and is one of the most desirable high schools for international student applicants.

We invite you to join our Eagle family to imagine, invent and change the world.