Junipero Serra High School

Junípero Serra High School, an outstanding Catholic college preparatory school for young men, is a place where classmates become brothers
and teachers become mentors. Serra prepares students not only for the rigors of university, but also for the challenges of 21st century adulthood, all within the context of our core values: faith, wisdom, service, leadership, and community. We offer a challenging college preparatory curriculum which includes more than 25 AP and honors courses. Ninety-nine percent of our graduates leave Serra for colleges and universities throughout the country, from East Coast Ivy League schools to outstanding institutions in California, both public and private. Our exceptional Campus Ministry program is at the heart of all we do. Our students don’t just learn about spirituality and service—they live it. They grow in heart, mind and soul in their study of theology and across all program areas, as well as by participating in a wide variety of Christian service activities at home, across the country, and around the world. Fourteen sports and nearly 40 clubs and organizations encourage students to discover their unique talents and build relationships with their fellow Padres. A Tri-School program with our sister schools Notre Dame (Belmont) and Mercy (Burlingame) brings the best of both worlds to Serra students. This collaborative effort affords our students the proven benefits of single-gender education while providing significant coeducational opportunities on each other’s campuses, including classes, clubs, retreats, social events, and music and drama productions.