Is St. Augustine High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. St. Augustine High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of San Diego. Its sponsor is Order of St. Augustine (Augustinians).

Where is Mass celebrated at St. Augustine High School?

Mass is listed at School chapel, School (all-school Mass), and Monastery Chapel in Vasey Patio. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic high school

St. Augustine High School

LocationSan Diego, CA
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 729 students
SponsorOrder of St. Augustine (Augustinians)

All-male

Official website

St. Augustine High School (Saints) is a Catholic, Augustinian college-preparatory school for young men in San Diego, founded in 1922. Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:00 AM in the school chapel, and the whole school gathers for a weekly Wednesday Mass. Religion is required every semester, and the graduation requirements include 100 hours of Christian service.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 4

Monday–Friday7:00 AMSchool chapel · Daily Mass; the chapel is open on school days. Open to neighbors and community members as well as students.
Wednesday7:45 AM–8:45 AMSchool (all-school Mass) · Weekly all-school Mass, unless a special feast day is celebrated that week.
Thursday8:00 AMMonastery Chapel in Vasey Patio · St. Monica Mass for parents, offered on Thursdays when school is in session.
Sunday9:00 AMSAHS · Father and Son Mass on October 18, 2026 (a Sunday) only, followed by brunch.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)

Liturgy | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass is celebrated everyday at 7:00 a.m. in the school chapel by the local Augustinian community that resides on campus.”
Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.
“For the Saints community, our 7:45 a.m. Wednesday Mass is our weekly all school liturgy”
The 7:45 AM Wednesday Mass is the weekly all-school liturgy.
St. Monica's Prayer Group | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/parents/st-monicas-prayer-group · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We gather Thursday mornings when school is in session for Mass at 8:00 a.m. in the Monastery Chapel in Vasey Patio.”
A parents' Mass is held Thursday mornings at 8:00 AM in the Monastery Chapel when school is in session.
Father and Son Mass and Brunch 2026 | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/events/father-and-son-mass-and-brunch-2026 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass Will Begin at 9:00 am with Guest Speaker to Follow.”
A Father and Son Mass is scheduled for October 18, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM.

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Catholic churches nearby

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Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 3593 30th Street, San Diego
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church — 1.7 mi · 4177 Marlborough Avenue, San Diego
Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
Saint Johns Catholic Church Parish Hall — 1.8 mi
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 1638 Polk Avenue, San Diego
Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 656 24th Street, San Diego

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.

Sacramental life

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The 7:45 AM Wednesday Mass is the weekly all-school liturgy.)
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “For the Saints community, our 7:45 a.m. Wednesday Mass is our weekly all school liturgy”
  The 7:45 AM Wednesday Mass is the weekly all-school liturgy.
2. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-Final-2026-27-Final-no-highlights.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The St. Augustine student body celebrates Mass each Wednesday and on special occasions.”
  The student body celebrates Mass each Wednesday.
Yes:
Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.)
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated everyday at 7:00 a.m. in the school chapel by the local Augustinian community that resides on campus.”
  Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.
2. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-Final-2026-27-Final-no-highlights.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated daily at 7:00 am in the school chapel for neighbors and members of the community who wish to attend.”
  Mass is celebrated daily at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Advent and Lenten penance services are offered each year; confession is also available by appointment.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Advent and Lenten Penance services are celebrated in their respective seasons with every student having the opportunity to go to Confession.”
  Advent and Lenten penance services are offered each year.
  “The sacrament of reconciliation is available anytime by appointment with an Augustinian.”
  Confession is available by appointment with an Augustinian.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published; the school chaplain is a brother Br.)
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekly masses are celebrated by Augustinians from the St. Augustine community, local parish priests, as well as priests visiting the area.”
  Weekly Masses are celebrated by Augustinians, local parish priests and visiting priests.
2. School Chaplain | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/school-chaplain · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Br. Tony coordinates all school liturgies, including weekly Mass, special Masses, Penance Services, and Para-Liturgies for special events.”
  The school chaplain, a brother, coordinates school liturgies, including weekly Mass.

N/A

Theology and curriculum

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

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion is required for eight semesters, one each semester enrolled, which is four full-year equivalents (semesters divided by two).)
Sources (1)
1. Graduation Requirements | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “RELIGION 8 semesters one each semester enrolled”
  Religion is required for eight semesters, one each semester enrolled.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Ethics I: Morality is an ethics course in the religion department.)
Sources (1)
1. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Saints_CurriculumGuide_26-27_v01-digital.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “ETHICS I: MORALITY 030”
  Ethics I: Morality is a religion course in the 2026-27 curriculum guide.
  “A study of the moral decision-making”
  Ethics I: Morality studies moral decision-making.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats are offered for every class: a required Freshman Retreat, a Sophomore day of reflection, a Junior pilgrimage, and the KAIROS retreat open to seniors.)
Sources (2)
1. Retreats | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Augustine High School offers class level retreats.”
  The school offers a retreat for each class.
  “Sophomores meet off campus for the Day of Reflection with their whole class.”
  Sophomores meet off campus for a day of reflection.
  “The Junior Class participates on a Pilgrimage for their retreat.”
  Juniors take part in a pilgrimage for their retreat.
  “The KAIROS retreat, a 3-day, 2-night retreat for Seniors, is an intense spiritual experience of self, others and the community.”
  KAIROS is a three-day, two-night retreat for seniors.
2. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-Final-2026-27-Final-no-highlights.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Freshmen are required to attend the Freshman Retreat, which takes”
  Freshmen are required to attend the Freshman Retreat.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Campus Ministry lists a Campus Minister, a School Chaplain and a Christian Service Director.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Ms. Emilie Stehly Campus Minister”
  Ms. Emilie Stehly is the Campus Minister.
  “Bro. Tony Moreno, O.S.A. School Chaplain”
  Bro. Tony Moreno, O.S.A., is the School Chaplain.
2. Christian Service | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Christian Service Director Mrs. Jessica Brophy jbrophy@sahs.org x5593”
  Mrs. Jessica Brophy is the Christian Service Director.
Partly:
Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Saints Mass Band is the only faith-based student group found.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Music is provided by the Saints Mass Band, a group of students who commit to a weekly rehearsal”
  The Saints Mass Band is a student group that rehearses weekly to provide music at Mass.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each school day begins with scripture and prayer over the intercom, the Angelus is prayed at the end of lunch, and a weekly all-school Mass is held.)
Sources (2)
1. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-Final-2026-27-Final-no-highlights.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “At the beginning of the first block, a representative will begin each school day with a scriptural reading and prayer over the school inter-communication system.”
  Each school day begins with a scriptural reading and prayer over the intercom.
  “At the conclusion of lunch students will be led in the Angelus Prayer.”
  Students pray the Angelus at the end of lunch.
2. Liturgy | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated everyday at 7:00 a.m. in the school chapel by the local Augustinian community that resides on campus.”
  Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.

N/A

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The graduation requirements include 100 hours of Christian service, 25 hours each school year.)
Sources (2)
1. Graduation Requirements | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CHRISTIAN SERVICE 100 Hours”
  The graduation requirements include 100 hours of Christian service.
2. Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Saints_CurriculumGuide_26-27_v01-digital.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All students must complete 25 hours of Christian service during each school year.”
  Students must complete 25 hours of Christian service each school year.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Hogar Infantil Club makes monthly visits to an orphanage, and the school offers an orphanage service trip, Club Tijuana Sin Hambre and Operation Caritas Club.)
Sources (3)
1. School Chaplain | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/school-chaplain · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “He works closely with the Hogar Infantil Club, accompanying the group on monthly visits to the orphanage.”
  The Hogar Infantil Club makes monthly visits to an orphanage.
2. Christian Service | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Hogar Infantil Orphanage Service Trip”
  A Hogar Infantil orphanage service trip is offered through Christian Service.
3. Clubs | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Club Tijuana Sin Hambre”
  Club Tijuana Sin Hambre is a student club listed in the clubs directory.
  “Operation Caritas Club”
  Operation Caritas Club is a student club listed in the clubs directory.

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

Strengths

Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:00 AM in the school chapel, and the whole school gathers for a weekly Wednesday Mass.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is celebrated everyday at 7:00 a.m. in the school chapel by the local Augustinian community that resides on campus.”
  Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.
  “For the Saints community, our 7:45 a.m. Wednesday Mass is our weekly all school liturgy”
  The 7:45 AM Wednesday Mass is the weekly all-school liturgy.
Religion is required for eight semesters, and the graduation requirements include 100 hours of Christian service.
Sources (1)
1. Graduation Requirements | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “RELIGION 8 semesters one each semester enrolled”
  Religion is required for eight semesters, one each semester enrolled.
  “CHRISTIAN SERVICE 100 Hours”
  The graduation requirements include 100 hours of Christian service.
Every class has a retreat, and the school offers a Hogar Infantil orphanage club and service trip.
Sources (2)
1. Retreats | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Augustine High School offers class level retreats.”
  The school offers a retreat for each class.
2. School Chaplain | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/school-chaplain · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “He works closely with the Hogar Infantil Club, accompanying the group on monthly visits to the orphanage.”
  The Hogar Infantil Club makes monthly visits to an orphanage.

Concerns

Confession is offered by appointment and in seasonal penance services, not on a weekly schedule.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The sacrament of reconciliation is available anytime by appointment with an Augustinian.”
  Confession is available by appointment with an Augustinian.
  “Advent and Lenten Penance services are celebrated in their respective seasons with every student having the opportunity to go to Confession.”
  Advent and Lenten penance services are offered each year.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

Address: 3266 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA 92104
Location: On campus
Facilities: school chapel, Campus Ministry office

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

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 3 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 4

Sophomore Day of ReflectionOff campus
A school day, off campus
A day-long retreat for sophomores with their class.
sahs.org
Junior PilgrimageOff campus
Junior retreat day
Juniors walk a pilgrimage through the local community, visiting local parishes with classmates and faculty.
sahs.org
Freshman Retreat
A weekend in September
A required retreat for freshmen focused on the Saints community.
sahs.org, sahs.org
KAIROS retreat
Senior year, three days and two nights
A three-day, two-night retreat for seniors, led by faculty and student leaders.
sahs.org

Service 4

Hogar Infantil ClubOff campus
Monthly visits
Accompanied by the school chaplain, the club visits an orphanage in Tijuana each month.
sahs.org
Club Tijuana Sin Hambre
A student club listed in the clubs directory.
sahs.org
Operation Caritas Club
A student service club listed in the clubs directory.
sahs.org
Christian Service program
25 hours each school year
Students complete 25 hours each school year, on or off campus, logged through the Helper Helper app.
sahs.org, sahs.org

Clubs and groups 1

St. Monica's Prayer GroupOn campus
Thursday mornings during the school year, Mass at 8:00 AM
A parents' prayer group that attends Mass and prays the Rosary together after Mass.
sahs.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

Morning prayer and AngelusOn campus
Each school day, at the start of first block; Angelus at the end of lunch
A scripture reading and prayer over the school intercom each day, and the Angelus after lunch.
sahs.org, sahs.org
Confession and penance servicesOn campus
By appointment; Advent and Lenten penance services
Reconciliation is available by appointment with an Augustinian, and penance services are held in Advent and Lent.
sahs.org, sahs.org
Father and Son Mass and BrunchOn campus
October 18, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
A Mass for fathers and sons followed by brunch.
sahs.org, sahs.org
Saints Mass Band
Weekly rehearsal; plays at Mass
Student musicians who provide music at school Masses.
sahs.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

Campus Ministry

Sources (3)

Liturgy | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass is celebrated everyday at 7:00 a.m. in the school chapel by the local Augustinian community that resides on campus.”
Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.
“Mass is celebrated everyday at 7:00 a.m. in the school chapel by the local Augustinian community that resides on campus.”
Mass is celebrated every school day at 7:00 AM in the school chapel.
Campus Ministry | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Ms. Emilie Stehly Campus Minister”
Ms. Emilie Stehly is the Campus Minister.
“Ms. Emilie Stehly Campus Minister”
Ms. Emilie Stehly is the Campus Minister.
School Profile 2026 | St. Augustine High Schoolsahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SAHS_SchoolProfile_2026_v01.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“3266 Nutmeg Street • San Diego, California 92104”
The school's address is 3266 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA 92104.

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Academic Excellence

69 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score87%
Students per teacher 25% of score11.4 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

Type	Independent Catholic school
Diocese	Diocese of San Diego, CA
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	729
Students in grades 9–12	729
Coed or single-sex	All-male
Student–teacher ratio	11.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	87%
Setting	City

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 Diego

The Most Reverend Michael Pham, Bishop of San Diego

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 00076954
3266 Nutmeg St., San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-2184
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Is St. Augustine High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. St. Augustine High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of San Diego. Its sponsor is Order of St. Augustine (Augustinians).
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Augustine High School?: Mass is listed at School chapel, School (all-school Mass), and Monastery Chapel in Vasey Patio. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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