Admission Process

Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary is a Catholic co educational High School located in Montebello. Our philosophy and mission is based on the call to "To Teach as Jesus Did." We strive to offer our students a rigorous College Preparatory education, while stressing the importance of acting with Christian character.

We are very pleased that you are interested in learning more about CSHM. Below you will find the details regarding our admissions process. If you have any questions, or if you would like more help through the admissions process, please contact a member of our team.

STEP 1: THE APPLICATION

Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Application

There is a $50 application fee due at time of submission for domestic and transfer students.

STEP 2: EVALUATIONS
Archdiocese Common Evaluation Forms (below)
Parents fill out the top half of the form and submit it to the students current school. The school will then share it with CSHM directly.

Incoming Freshmen need only ONE evaluation from ether their current Math Teacher, English Teacher OR Current Principal

STEP 3: TRANSCRIPTS & TEST SCORES

Permission Form (below)

Please fill out the attached form and submit it to the student's current school. This document gives the students current school permission to share transcripts and testing information with CSHM.

STEP 4: HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST (HSPT)

High School Placement Test

All incoming freshmen are required to take the HSPT to be considered for acceptance to the school. CSHM offers the test twice in the spring semester and accepts HSPT scores from any location the student may take the test at. Students are automatically registered for CSHM's test dates with the submission of an application.

Due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, we will not be requiring the High School Placement Test this year.

IMPORTANT DATES

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

Video tour will be released on Saturday, November 7th, 2020.

ACCEPTANCE

Completed Incoming Freshmen applications submitted will learn of their acceptance status to CSHM via email and/or mail.

REGISTRATION

Incoming Freshmen Interview

Freshmen registration is TBD for the 2021-2022 school year by appointment as indicated in the mailed acceptance letter. The $375 registration fee is due at this time to reserve a spot for the student in the fall. During registration, HSPT scores will be reviewed, fall classes will be selected and summer school discussed if needed.

If you have questions regarding your admission process please contact:

Admissions at

323-887-2066 Ext:536

Email: admissions@cshm.org