General Admission Requirements: Students seeking admission to the 9th grade should have successfully completed their elementary and junior high school requirements and demonstrate readiness for high school. 

Grade 9 Admission:

• Complete elementary and junior high school requirements 
• Demonstrate readiness for high school
• Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT)
• Obtain recommendations from current school's principal and English/Math teachers.
• Provide transcripts from 7th and 8th Grade

Admissions Considerations:

• Review of 7th and 8th Grade transcripts
• Review of HSPT Scores
• Recommendations from current junior high school 
• Potential interview to determine decision

Advanced Course Placement (Honors):

• Determined by HSPT Scores
• Subject readiness test scheduled on an alternate date

Admission for grades 10-12 (Transfer):

• Submit official transcripts and attendance records from prior high school
• Recommendations from principal and teachers of prior high school 
• Personal interview with Saint Bonaventure Administration

Transfer Application: click HERE.

Admission Evaluation Process:

• Academic performance history
• Parent/student interview outcome
• Applicant's eagerness to enroll 
• Availability of space within the school

Prospective Student Tours:

• We offer tours for prospective students interested in Saint Bonaventure
• To schedule a tour, please email Wolfgang Wood, Director of Admissions and Outreach for availability.
  • Email: [email protected]

Application Period for 2025-2026:

• Applications open on October 1, 2024
• Preliminary Applications due on January 15, 2025
• CEF 1 (Catholic Education Fund) ADLA Financial Aid is open on November 17, 2024
  • If you have any questions regrading financial aid, contact our Tuition Manager and Financial Aid office, Stephen Frantela, 805-648-6836 x104, [email protected] 
  • If you are an international student, please contact Mrs. Castro at [email protected]

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.

Tuition and Fees:

• Tuition for 2025-2026
  • $11,850 per student 
  • Monthly installments: $987.50 over 12 months 
• Tuition Payment Management:
  • Managed by FACTS Tuition Management
  • 12-Month payment schedule starting in July
• Additional Fees:
  • Admissions Application Fee: $100 (Non-Refundable)
  • iPad Requirement (Details on school website)
  • Digital Textbooks: $225-$275
  • Registration Fee: $700 (Non-Refundable)
    • 50% can roll into tuition payments
  • Optional yearbook fee: $100
  • Activity Fee: $150
  • Spirit Pack Fee for Sports/Drama: Dependent on team/program
  • Uniforms: Available from Dennis Uniform or BSN Website on main page
• Registration Deadline: April 1, 2025
• Late Registration Fee: $750 after June 13, 2025

• Service Hours Requirement
  • Families are required to contribute 25 hours of service per year
  • Students are required to contribute 15 hours of service per year

Download Important Admissions Information By Clicking Below

 

• Frequently Asked Questions about SBHS for 2024-2025 (PDF)

• Saint Bonaventure High School Profile for 2024-2025 (PDF)