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The #1 reason families choose Bellarmine is college admissions success. Ranked among the Top 10% of College Prep Schools in California, our curriculum challenges you from day one to reach your full potential.

Academic Excellence at Bellarmine:

• 163 courses, including 22 APs and 15 Honors classes
• Average SAT score of 1310—nearly 300 points higher than the national average
• Average ACT score of 30—10.4 points higher than the national average
• 93% score a 3 or higher on AP exams, earning college credit
• 98% go on to attend college
• More 2026 National Merit Scholars than any other Catholic high school in California

Bellarmine’s Jesuit values leave you with more than just knowledge. Here, you’ll gain critical thinking skills and confidence that set you apart in college and in your career.

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Finding the right college fit starts with the right support. At Bellarmine, you have access to six full-time college counselors—more than any other private school in the Bay Area. You also get:

• One-on-one college advising starting junior year
• Workshops for students and parents covering applications, scholarships, and financial aid
• Over 120 college admissions officers visiting Bellarmine annually
• A dedicated two-week College Guidance class for juniors to simplify the process

Led by a National Leader in College Counseling

Our Director of College Counseling is the former president of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)—and she’s here on campus, working directly with students every day.

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With over 100 co-curricular activities to choose from at Bellarmine, you’ll sharpen your talents and prepare to stand out in the college admissions process. Our nationally recognized activities include:

• Five-time world champion Robotics team, showing leadership and innovation in STEM.
• #1 nationally-ranked Speech & Debate team for three consecutive years.
• A co-ed theatre program with 3 full-scale productions each year, professional-grade stages, and alumni that have gone on to Broadway, film, and TV.
• A state-of-the-art Maker Lab with 3D printers, CNC mills, laser cutters, and more—one of the only high school labs of its kind.
• Elite athletics with 36 teams across 15 sports, supported by a sports medicine team and state-of-the-art facilities.
• 100+ clubs for astronomy, pickleball, chess, aviation, entrepreneurship, fantasy sports, competitive programming, and more.

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“Initially, I was super skeptical about going to an all-boys school. However, I quickly realized that people can genuinely just be themselves and there is no pressure to "look good" at school."

— Shrey Chettiar '25

The Bellarmine Brotherhood has your back. Here, you feel comfortable speaking up in class and tackling tough subjects. Every student government and leadership position is filled by young men, giving you twice the opportunities to lead and make an impact.

But “all boys” doesn’t mean “no girls.”

Many of the teachers, counselors, and leaders you see every day at Bellarmine are women. You also connect with girls from nearby schools through co-ed theater, speech and debate, cultural clubs, and other activities. 

It’s the best of both worlds: a focused, high-achieving environment with plenty of chances to build social connections.

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