Is Moreau Catholic High School a Fit for Asian American and Filipino American Families?
A closer look at Moreau Catholic’s demographics and admissions process for Asian American and Filipino American applicants.
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About the School
A Student Body Where Asian and Filipino Students Are the Largest Group
At Moreau Catholic, Asian and Filipino students make up 38% of the student body, the single largest reported group, ahead of Hispanic/Latino students at 17% and multiracial students at 16%. For Asian American and Filipino American families evaluating whether a Catholic school in the East Bay will feel like a genuine community rather than an unfamiliar culture, that number matters: representation at Moreau isn’t a small minority presence; it’s a plurality. Hayward and the surrounding East Bay have long-established Filipino American communities, and Moreau’s demographics reflect that regional context directly.
Fast Facts
Location
27170 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544
Type
Private, Catholic (Congregation of Holy Cross), coeducational day school; grades 9–12
Student demographics
38% Asian/Filipino, 17% Hispanic/Latino, 16% multiracial/other, 14% African-American, 9% European-American, 3% Pacific Islander/Hawaiian
Testing requirement
HSPT, required for all applicants
Final application deadline
January 5
A Faith-Based School With a Diverse Community
Moreau Catholic’s own materials emphasize the ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, religious, and gender diversity of its community. For non-Catholic Asian American and Filipino American families, it’s worth knowing that Moreau, like most Holy Cross schools, welcomes students of all faith backgrounds; Catholic identity shapes the school’s values and theology curriculum rather than functioning as an admissions requirement.
Top Tips for Applying
- Register for the HSPT as soon as an application is on file; it is offered only once per cycle.
- Use the admissions interview to speak honestly about your family’s own background and what draws you to Moreau’s community.
Best Practices for Families
- Attend a Family Admissions Tour or Open House to see the community firsthand before applying.
- Consider the 8th Grade HSPT Workshop or 7th Grade Practice HSPT if timing allows, both run directly by the school.
Application Requirements
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01Testing Policy
The HSPT is required for all 9th grade applicants and is administered once per cycle, in person on campus. Results are sent to families by email on March 12, the same day decisions are released, and students may direct their scores to multiple schools during registration.
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02Interview
Both the student and a parent/guardian interview with a Moreau faculty or staff member on Admissions Interview Day. See our interview preparation guidance for how to prepare for this format.
How Cardinal Education Helps Families to Moreau Catholic
Cardinal Education’s private school admissions consultants have worked with Asian American families across the Bay Area preparing for Moreau Catholic’s HSPT-driven process, from test prep through the admissions interview. For the full picture of Moreau’s admissions process, academics, and student life, see our Main HSLP guide.
“Allen was so patient with us. We applied so late, but we felt very accommodated. He walked us through what the admissions team cared about, and helped us show what we needed to show in the short time we had. We’re really glad we had that guidance along the way.”— Parent from Moreau Catholic
Frequently Asked Questions
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