Families will have the opportunity to visit campus and connect with Holy Names students, parents/guardians, and educators. We are excited that you and your family are exploring Holy Names High School. Contact Petra Rocha, Director of Admissions at procha@hnhsoakland.org or (510) 450-1110 Ext. A wonderful opportunity for you to experience a tour of our innovative historic campus led by a student ambassador.
Virtual Campus Tours will be held on Tuesdays evenings. Sign up with our Inquiry Form. Hear from school administrators and the admissions team about our programs, leadership opportunities, and student life! Information Sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings. Holy Names High School, a small Catholic school for young women, provides an academically challenging college preparatory education in a vibrant learning environment.
Virtual Campus Tours will be held on Tuesdays evenings. Sign up with our Inquiry Form. Hear from school administrators and the admissions team about our programs, leadership opportunities, and student life! Information Sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings. Holy Names High School, a small Catholic school for young women, provides an academically challenging college preparatory education in a vibrant learning environment.
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History
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The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary founded Holy Names High School in 1868. Established on the shores of Lake Merritt at the site of today's Kaiser Center, the school, then called Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, has the distinction of being one of the first high schools in Oakland.
Welcome Letter
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It is with great honor that I welcome you to our 2020-2021 school year. We are deeply blessed to share this sacred space on Harbord Drive where we impart our talents and intellect to educate our next generation of leaders.
As the oldest and only all-girls Catholic high school to currently serve Alameda County, we are fortunate to have this distinction as it has paved the way for our graduates to be fearless in their future academic and professional endeavors.
As the oldest and only all-girls Catholic high school to currently serve Alameda County, we are fortunate to have this distinction as it has paved the way for our graduates to be fearless in their future academic and professional endeavors.
Mission & Philosophy
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Holy Names High School, a small Catholic school for young women, provides an academically challenging college preparatory education in a vibrant learning environment. Holy Names' Core Pillars are the foundation on which the mission to educate the whole person is established. Holy Names graduates are imparted a common set of lessons and values that shape the decisions and actions they take throughout life.
All-Girls Advantage NCGS
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Holy Names High School is a proud member of The National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS). At Holy Names, we believe that educating the whole person allows girls to grow in confidence and character, and importantly, in the classroom. Girls are more likely to thrive in an environment that offers increased positive reinforcement, support, and leadership opportunities.
3D Campus Tour
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Take a 360° virtual tour of our historic campus, it's a quick and easy way while in the comfort of your home. Our innovative 3D Matterport Experience provides opportunities to explore our campus through a realistic, interactive, and immersive tour. We want to make your virtual tour as helpful and realistic as possible.
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