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St. Catherine's Military Academy
215 N. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 - View a map of this school Map tel: 714-917-1365
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St. Catherine's Military Academy, founded in 1889, is the only day/boarding school with a military tradition for boys in grades K-8. An international school, SCMA has a long tradition of academic excellence combined with a renowned Cadet Leadership Program.


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St. Catherine's Military Academy Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 4-8 8-12
Grades Offered (Day) K-8 Pre-K-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 1889 1899
Campus Size 8 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 150 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 30% 16%
Percent International Students 13% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 60% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 30% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $25,965 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $9,565 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 18% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 2,500 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 75% 60%
Director of Admissions Graciela Salvador
School Notes:
  • Founded and administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, St. Catherine's is a private, Catholic boys academy located in beautiful Southern California just minutes away from Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and the beach. Located on a secure 8 acre campus, SCMA is committed to guiding each boy to his fullest potential.
  • Our military program strives to instill in our cadets, as young as Kindergarten, leadership, honor, courage, commitment, responsibility, compassion, and respect. A SCMA cadet places a high value on personal integrity and adherence to the honor code. The structure and consistency of this program enables our boys to find confidence, success, and self esteem.
  • Our ESL program provides for the educational and emotional needs of our international students. This program helps each cadet grow in his mastery of the English language while experiencing the culture and diversity within the United States.
  • As a boys' school, we recognize the importance of a strong mind and a strong body. Our spacious campus includes a football field, an indoor heated pool, and gymnasium as well as award winning sports teams.
  • As a boys' school for more than 100 years, we continually keep on top of educating boys. Our primary and middle classes, Kindergarten to Grade Five, are structured in differentiated courses. Kindergarten is a separate class, then grades 1,2, and 3 are together with their teacher/s and aides and then grades 4 and 5 are together. This structure allow the boys to excel at their rate while giving the teachers the time to advance and challenge them while also assisting students who need more time. This way, we have eliminated the need to retain students.
  • In our Residency Program, the Dominican Sisters and lay staff who serve as Residential Care Providers give the priceless gift of love and guidance as each cadet grows toward maturity. Our Residential Care Providers live in the dorms, providing security, comfort, and nurturing. The friendships formed at SCMA are life long.
  • Please find more information about our school by downloading our brochure!
  • School accreditations: WASC, WCEA, Association of Military Schools and Colleges
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Most Reverend George Niederauer - Archbishop of San Francisco
    • Brigadier General Ronald Flynn, Ret. - Retired Brigadier General for the U.S. Army
  • Profile last updated: 04/14/2008
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