General Information

Online Admission Inquiry

Want to know more about Archbishop Mitty High School? Complete our online inquiry form to receive admissions information in your mailbox and in your inbox.

Hey 8th Graders, It’s Time to Visit Mitty

The Visit Mitty Program is available to current 8th graders interested in spending a day at Archbishop Mitty High School. Please click here for more information, including available dates.

Attention 7th Graders!

Are you interested in Archbishop Mitty High School but unsure where to start?  Click here for information on how to begin the road to Mitty.

Transfer Applicants

The transfer application period begins in January each year. Transfer applications will be available on our website on January 5, 2009. Please visit us then for more information.

General information regarding Archbishop Mitty High School and the admissions process is available by contacting the Admissions Office at

Archbishop Mitty High School
Admissions Office
5000 Mitty Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129-1897
(408) 342-4300 phone
(408) 342-4308 fax
Contact online

Admissions Policy

Archbishop Mitty High School admits students of any race, color, or ethnic origin, and from any geographic region, and extends all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to or made available for students at the school. Archbishop Mitty does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship or loan programs, or in other school-administered programs.

Admissions Criteria

Archbishop Mitty High School is a Catholic college preparatory and preference is given to Catholic applicants. Admission to Archbishop Mitty High School is comprehensive; in particular, the Admissions Committee considers the following criteria when making admissions decisions:

• 7th and 8th grade grades (inclusive of conduct, effort and homework)
• Standardized testing scores from junior high and the High School Placement Test
• Teacher recommendations
• Student-reported activities and special talents
• Preference for attending Archbishop Mitty High School which is indicated by taking the HSPT at Archbishop Mitty High School.