Santa Fe Catholic High School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

Santa Fe Catholic High School

3110 Highway 92 E
Lakeland, FL 33801

Santa Fe Catholic High School, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Orlando, offers a program of college preparatory studies encompassing values grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and serves the families of the surrounding communities.

Through academics, spiritual, athletic, artistic, extracurricular and service programs, the school endeavors to help each student develop fully as a child of God.

Santa Fe Catholic High School offers a Christ-centered learning environment.

This means that we can - and do - incorporate the teachings of Jesus Christ into all that we do.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 356 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Santa Fe Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1961

Colors

White, Crimson, Grey

School Calendar

Campus Size

40 acres

Student Body

Total Students

356 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Santa Fe Catholic High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: Ad Fidem Per Scientiam, To Faith Through Knowledge.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Santa Fe Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of Santa Fe Catholic High School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What is Santa Fe Catholic High School's ranking?

Santa Fe Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Santa Fe Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Santa Fe Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 356 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lakeland, FL is $11,956 for elementary schools and $12,436 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lakeland, FL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).