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Presentation High School

  • LocationSan Jose, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 547 students

All-female

Official website

Presentation High School is a Catholic high school in San Jose, California, rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of the Presentation. Religious Studies is a required seven semesters, and each grade has a retreat. The school states that service is not required, and the Campus Ministry page lists retreats, liturgies, service, and prayer.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Presentation High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miPresentation Chapel: 0.0 mi1Saint Christopher Church: 0.1 mi2Church of the Transfiguration: 1.6 mi3Assumption of Mary Croatian Roman Catholic Church: 2.2 mi4Saint Frances Cabrini Church: 2.5 mi5Sacred Heart of Jesus Church;Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús: 2.6 mi6Campus Ministry: 0.1 miPresentation High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Presentation Chapel — 0.0 mi
  2. Saint Christopher Church — 0.1 mi · 1576 Curtner Avenue, San Jose
  3. Church of the Transfiguration — 1.6 mi · 4325 Jarvis Avenue, San Jose
  4. Assumption of Mary Croatian Roman Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 901 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose
  5. Saint Frances Cabrini Church — 2.5 mi · 15333 Woodard Road, San Jose
  6. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church;Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús — 2.6 mi · 325 Willow Street, San Jose

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The school calendar lists a Mass on Blue Assembly Day (October 1).)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Calendar | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/school-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Blue Assembly Day - Mass”
      The school calendar lists a Mass on Blue Assembly Day, October 1.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A school Mass is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Calendar | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/school-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Blue Assembly Day - Mass”
      The school calendar lists a Mass on Blue Assembly Day, October 1.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredThree years (Seven semesters of Religious Studies, which is 3.5 years of full-year equivalents. Rounded down to three.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are required to enroll in seven semesters of Religious Studies during their time at Presentation”
      Students must complete seven semesters of Religious Studies.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Moral Theology is a required one-semester course on moral issues from a Catholic Christian moral perspective.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course will explore moral issues in contemporary society and evaluate them from a Catholic Christian moral perspective.”
      Moral Theology examines moral issues from a Catholic Christian moral perspective.
      “This course serves as a prerequisite for Social Justice, and is a requirement for graduation.”
      Moral Theology is a graduation requirement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Retreats | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/faith-service/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Held off campus at the Mount Hermon Retreat Center in Scotts Valley”
      The freshman retreat is an all-day off-campus retreat.
      “This one-day retreat invites sophomores to reflect on their relationships with themselves, their peers, family, and God”
      Sophomores have a one-day retreat.
      “The Junior Retreat is an overnight, off-campus experience designed to help students reflect on discovering the sacred in everyday life”
      Juniors have an overnight retreat.
      “The Senior Retreat, inspired by the Scripture of the Road to Emmaus, offers a profound experience of God's immeasurable love”
      Seniors have the Emmaus retreat.
      “At each grade level, students are invited to step away from the everyday”
      Retreats are offered at each grade level.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named campus ministry staff member, the Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lisa Brunolli Director of Campus Ministry lbrunolli@presentationhs.org”
      Lisa Brunolli is Director of Campus Ministry, with a published email address.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The clubs list includes Liturgical Band: Mass Hysteria, Peer Ministry, and Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Groups | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liturgical Band: Mass Hysteria”
      The clubs list includes a liturgical band.
      “Pen Pals Club Peer Ministry”
      The clubs list includes Peer Ministry.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
CService and Catholic social teaching: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

56 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Required service hoursNo requirement (The school states that service is not required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Immersion | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/faith-service/service-immersion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While service is not required at Presentation”
      The school states that service is not required.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required Social Justice course examines key themes in Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social Justice is a one-semester religious studies department graduation requirement offered to juniors and seniors”
      Social Justice is a required Religious Studies course for juniors and seniors.
      “We will examine moral principles of Catholic social teaching as we study social injustices”
      The required Social Justice course examines Catholic social teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Immersion | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/faith-service/service-immersion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Platinum Projects are student-designed service initiatives that address unmet needs in the community.”
      Platinum Projects are student-designed service initiatives, some tied to Catholic social teaching.
      “Los Angeles Urban Immigration Immersion | February Winter Break”
      The school lists immersion trips, including the Los Angeles Urban Immigration Immersion.
      “Club members meet monthly to reflect on their experiences, support charitable drives, and help coordinate school-wide service events.”
      The Community Involvement Club meets monthly for service.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Religious Studies is required for seven semesters, including Moral Theology and Social Justice.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are required to enroll in seven semesters of Religious Studies during their time at Presentation”
      Students must complete seven semesters of Religious Studies.
      “This course serves as a prerequisite for Social Justice, and is a requirement for graduation.”
      Moral Theology is a graduation requirement.
      “Social Justice is a one-semester religious studies department graduation requirement offered to juniors and seniors”
      Social Justice is a required Religious Studies course for juniors and seniors.
  • Retreats are offered at each grade level, from the freshman retreat to the senior Emmaus retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Retreats | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/faith-service/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At each grade level, students are invited to step away from the everyday”
      Retreats are offered at each grade level.
      “Held off campus at the Mount Hermon Retreat Center in Scotts Valley”
      The freshman retreat is an all-day off-campus retreat.
      “The Senior Retreat, inspired by the Scripture of the Road to Emmaus, offers a profound experience of God's immeasurable love”
      Seniors have the Emmaus retreat.
  • The school offers Confirmation preparation for juniors and seniors every other year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Confirmation at Pres | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/faith-service/confirmation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pres offers the sacrament every other year for juniors and seniors who wish to prepare within our school community”
      The school offers Confirmation preparation for juniors and seniors every other year.

Concerns

  • The school states that service is not required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Immersion | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/faith-service/service-immersion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While service is not required at Presentation”
      The school states that service is not required.
  • The published clubs list does not include a pro-life student group.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Groups | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Clubs & Affinity Groups at Pres AI Assembly Anime and Manga Club”
      The official clubs and affinity groups list is published on the clubs page.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 2281 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA
  • Location: On campus

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Source: presentationhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, presentationhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

14 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 11 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Freshman retreatOff campus
    Freshman year
    All-day retreat for new students at the Mount Hermon Retreat Center, led by seniors and freshman advisors. It is considered a school day.
    presentationhs.org
  • Junior retreat (The Sacred Journey)Off campus
    Junior year
    Overnight off-campus retreat led by senior peer ministers, with sessions on prayer, faith, integrity, and service.
    presentationhs.org
  • Sophomore retreat (Agape)
    Sophomore year
    One-day retreat on the love God has for us and the love we share with others.
    presentationhs.org
  • Senior retreat (Emmaus)
    Senior year
    Retreat inspired by the Road to Emmaus for seniors.
    presentationhs.org

Service 4

  • Immersion tripsOff campus
    Throughout the school year
    Service-learning immersion trips, such as the Los Angeles Urban Immigration Immersion and the Appalachia Immersion.
    presentationhs.org
  • Community Involvement Club
    Club that meets monthly to reflect on service, support charitable drives, and coordinate school-wide service events.
    presentationhs.org
  • Platinum Projects
    Student-designed service initiatives that address unmet needs in the community, some tied to Catholic social teaching.
    presentationhs.org
  • Sacred Heart Community Service drives
    November, December, and spring
    Annual food, essentials, and holiday drives for local families through Sacred Heart Community Service, and fundraising for the Sisters of the Presentation ministries.
    presentationhs.org

Faith formation 3

  • Peer Ministry
    Student peer ministry listed among clubs.
    presentationhs.org
  • Campus Ministry student leadership
    Students are invited to plan events, lead prayer, and serve their peers in Campus Ministry.
    presentationhs.org
  • Confirmation preparation
    Every other year, for juniors and seniors
    Preparation for Confirmation led by Presentation faculty, with class meetings, service, and regular Mass attendance.
    presentationhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Liturgical Band: Mass Hysteria
    Student-led liturgical band listed among clubs.
    presentationhs.org
  • Feast of the Presentation
    Celebration honoring the Sisters of the Presentation with a special liturgy and community festivities.
    presentationhs.org
  • Mother-Daughter Mass
    Event where mothers and daughters celebrate their bond and faith.
    presentationhs.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Presentation High Schoolpresentationhs.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Lisa Brunolli Director of Campus Ministry lbrunolli@presentationhs.org”
    Lisa Brunolli is Director of Campus Ministry, with a published email address.
    “Campus Ministry is for everyone—no matter where you are on your faith journey, you belong here.”
    Campus Ministry is open to all students regardless of faith background.
    “Campus Ministry is for everyone—no matter where you are on your faith journey, you belong here.”
    Campus Ministry is open to all students regardless of faith background.
  2. Presentation High School | Homepresentationhs.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2281 Plummer Avenue”
    The school's street address is 2281 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
73 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.9 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of San Jose, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)547
Students in grades 9–12547
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio14.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of San Jose

The Most Reverend Oscar Cantú, Bishop of San Jose

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dsj.org, dsj.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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