Junípero Serra High School

Requirements

• Submit the freshman application and fee: $90 by the priority deadline or $120 by the late deadline.
• Request confidential recommendations from the current English and math teachers.
• Request official grade 7–8 transcripts and complete the required HSPT.
• Complete a student interview after the supporting materials are received.
• A clergy recommendation is optional, but required for the Archdiocese scholarship.

How applications are reviewed

• The holistic review considers grades, HSPT results, recommendations, and the student interview.
• The committee also considers the applicant’s goals, interests, and potential contribution to the Serra community.

Timeline

Fall 2027 entry

• September 2, 2026Freshman application opens.
• October 14, 2026Affordability webinar.
• October 23, 2026Academic Resource Center application deadline.
• November 15, 2026Open House.
• November 20, 2026Freshman application deadline.
• December 5, 2026 from 8:30 a.m.–noonHSPT.
• December 18, 2026Late application deadline.
• January 15, 2027Supporting-material deadline.
• January 19, 23, or 27, 2027Student interviews.
• March 12, 2027 at 4:00 p.m.Admission decision.
• March 19, 2027 at noonRegistration deposit deadline.
• April 8, 2027Welcome Night.
• May 3 or 5, 2027Math placement test.
• May 4 or 6, 2027Language placement test.