Students seeking admission to the ninth grade should have successfully completed their elementary and junior high school requirements and demonstrate the readiness for high school. As part of the process, they need to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT), obtain recommendations from their current school's Principal and eighth grade teachers, and provide transcripts from their seventh and eighth grade years.

The admission decision considers their seventh and eighth grade report cards, placement test scores, and recommendations from the current junior high school. If necessary, an interview will be scheduled to determine admission. Note: Placement into freshman advanced courses is determined by the placement test scores and/or a subject readiness test, scheduled on an alternate date. 

Prospective students seeking admission into grades 10, 11, or 12 at Saint Bonaventure High School are obligated to submit an official transcript and attendance records from their prior high school. Additionally, they are expected to engage in a personal interview with the Saint Bonaventure Administration. The admission evaluation encompasses factors such as a history of favorable academic performance as indicated by transcripts, the outcome of the parent/student interview, the applicant's expressed eagerness to enroll, and the availability of space within the school. These criteria collectively influence the determination of admission eligibility. For prospective transfer students, please click HERE.

• The application period for the 2024-2025 school year will open on October 1, 2023
• CEF 1 (California Education Fund) ADLA Financial Aid is open on November 17, 2023
• CEF 2 (California Education Fund) ADLA-Shea Foundation Financial Aid is TBA
• If you have any questions regrading financial aid, contact our Tuition Manager and Financial Aid office, Stephen Frantela, 805-648-6836 x104, sfrantela@sbhsvta.org 
• If you are an international student, please contact Mr. Herrera at mherrera@sbhsvta.org

Being a Catholic institution that operates without state funding, Saint Bonaventure High School operates on a tuition-dependent model, relying exclusively on tuition and associated fees to sustain its annual operational budget. Notably, the expense of providing education to a single student surpasses the prevailing tuition rate by approximately $1,300. To bridge this gap, Saint Bonaventure actively counts on the involvement of parents and volunteers to mitigate the disparity. While there exists no obligatory fundraising obligation, families are mandated to contribute 25 hours of service per year.

What is the tuition at SBHS?
The tuition fee for the academic year 2023-2024 amounts to $10,900 per student. The payment structure entails monthly installments of $990.91 over an 11-month period. Notably, the annual tuition cost experiences an incremental rise of approximately 4-5% annually.
How are tuition payments handled?
Saint Bonaventure employs the services of FACTS Tuition Management, a dedicated tuition management company, to oversee the processing of all tuition payments. The customary procedure involves a structured 11-month payment schedule, commencing in July ahead of the upcoming school year's commencement.
What other fees or costs can we expect to pay? 

• There is a non-refundable admissions application fee of $100.00 for all prospective students (new incoming 9th and transfer).
• All students are required to have an iPad device for school. Specific iPad requirements can be located on our school website.
• Families are required to purchase digital textbooks for their child. The approximate total cost for books ranges from $225-$275.
• The registration fee for all students that have received an admissions acceptance is $600 which will be due at the time of registration (this fee is non-refundable) to secure their spot.
• There is a $100.00 yearbook fee (purchasing the yearbook is optional).
• Each sports team has a “Spirit Pack Fee” ranging from $50.00 to $500.00.
• Uniform polo shirts are approximately $20 each and sweatshirts approximately $35 each. Pants/ slacks and shorts may be purchased through Dennis Uniform Co. or one of the local chain stores. Polo shirts and sweatshirts may also be purchased through Proforma. Items sold by Proforma can be viewed by visiting the online store via the school website.

If you have any questions regrading financial aid, contact our Tuition Manager and Financial Aid office, Stephen Frantela, 805-648-6836 x104, sfrantela@sbhsvta.org 

If you are an international student, please contact Mr. Herrera at mherrera@sbhsvta.org

Download Important Admissions Information By Clicking Below

• Admissions Timeline & Important Dates for 2024-2025 (PDF)

• Frequently Asked Questions about SBHS for 2023-2024 (PDF)

• Saint Bonaventure High School Profile for 2023-2024 (PDF)