Moreau Catholic High School Admissions Consulting
Expert guidance for families applying to this Hayward, CA Catholic college-preparatory school.
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About the School
About Moreau Catholic High School
Moreau Catholic High School is a private, coeducational, Catholic day school in Hayward, CA, serving grades 9–12 under the legacy of the Congregation of Holy Cross and its founder, Blessed Basil Moreau. Founded in 1965, Moreau enrolls 844 students with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio and is accredited by both the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school offers 26 Honors and 26 AP courses, and reports 99% college enrollment among graduates. Admission requires the High School Placement Test (HSPT), taken once each cycle, along with an admission interview and three teacher/counselor recommendations.
Location & Type
Location
27170 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544
Type
Private, Catholic (Congregation of Holy Cross), coeducational day school
Grades served
9th through 12th grade
Enrollment
844 students
Student-teacher ratio
13:1
Accreditation
WCEA and WASC
Admissions
Application opens
September 1
Courtesy application deadline
December 11
Final application deadline
January 5
HSPT (required entrance exam)
January 9
Admissions interview day
January 13
Decisions released
March 12 (after 4:00 p.m.)
Enrollment deadline
March 20
Academics & Outcomes
Honors & AP courses
26 Honors and 26 AP courses
College enrollment
99% of graduates
Athletics
16 sports across 25 teams
Accreditation & Recognition Snapshot
Founded
1965
Accreditation
WCEA and WASC
Student-teacher ratio
13:1
Testing requirement
HSPT (High School Placement Test)
College enrollment
99% of graduates
Admissions Timeline & Events
Moreau Catholic runs a structured, date-driven admissions calendar. Families should confirm current-cycle tour and information session dates directly with the school, since these are set annually, but the core deadlines below hold each year.
Application opens
September 1
Courtesy application deadline
December 11
Final application deadline
January 5
HSPT (entrance exam)
January 9
Admissions interview day
January 13
Transcripts, recommendations, essays due
February 3
Admissions decisions released
March 12 (after 4:00 p.m.)
Enrollment deadline
March 20
What Makes Moreau Catholic’s Admissions Process Unique?
Moreau Catholic requires the HSPT, administered in person on campus, and applicants must have an application on file before registering to sit for it. Because the HSPT is only offered once, and results aren’t available until after the final application deadline has already passed, families are essentially building their full application—essays, recommendations, transcripts—before knowing their test result. That sequencing makes the non-testing parts of the application carry real weight relative to schools where test scores arrive earlier in the process.
Top Tips for Applying
- Submit the application well before the January 5 final deadline; a December 11 courtesy deadline exists for families who can move early.
- Register for the HSPT as soon as an application is on file, since registration availability can move quickly.
- Line up all three required recommendations (Principal/Counselor, English teacher, Math teacher) early in the fall.
Application Steps
- Submit the online application starting September 1.
- Request 3 letters of recommendation: current Principal/Counselor, current English teacher, current Math teacher.
- Upload current 7th and 8th grade unofficial transcripts (screenshots are not accepted).
- Register for and take the HSPT in person on campus (January 9); an application must be on file first.
- Attend the required admission interview (January 13) with a parent/guardian.
- Submit all remaining materials—transcripts, recommendations, and essays—by February 3.
The Moreau Catholic 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.
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Applying as an Asian American family? See our dedicated guide to Moreau Catholic admissions for Asian American families for demographic context and tailored guidance.
“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
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