Important Dates
List of 6 events.
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Step Up Day for 8th Graders
Step-Up Day - December 1, 2023, 9:00 am to 2:00 pmWe invite all 8th-grade students who are interested in attending Salpointe Catholic, to join us for Step-Up Day. This yearly event offers a chance for 8th-graders to explore life as a Lancer by spending a day on our campus. During this time, prospective students will have the opportunity to try out a typical class schedule, enjoy a complimentary lunch, experience Lancer-style entertainment, and receive a free Lancer t-shirt. This is a great way for prospective students to see if Salpointe Catholic is right for them!
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Entrance Exam - Current 8th grade students
All current 8th graders applying to Salpointe Catholic must take the entrance exam. The entrance exam will be taken at Salpointe Catholic High School. Students must bring their own computer or tablet. CLICK HERE to sign up for the exam.
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Entrance Exam - Current 8th grade students
All current 8th graders applying to Salpointe Catholic must take the entrance exam. The entrance exam will be taken at Salpointe Catholic High School. Students must bring their own computer or tablet. CLICK HERE to sign up for the exam.
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Student-Parent Interviews - Class of 2028
The interviews are required for all prospective students. The student and at least one parent/guardian need to attend. Other family members are invited to attend, but it isn't required.The Parent-Student Interviews take place on January 16, 17, 18, 2024, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The interviews take about 10 minutes. You do not need to RSVP for the interview, simply drop-in on one of the dates listed between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm.Sayre-Stevens Center - Foundation Hall - 136 -
Admission Decision Notification - Class of 2028
For the Class of 2028, students who have completed the online Application, taken the Entrance Exam, and have completed other parts of the checklist; their decision will be posted on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 4:00 pm. Log into myPointe to see the decision.
Transfer Students are notified individually.
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Lancer life is…TRADITION!Founded in 1950, Salpointe is owned and operated by the Carmelites—an 800-year-old order dedicated to prayer, service and community. Salpointe is one of 40 Carmelite high schools worldwide. For over 70 years, Salpointe has set the pace for secondary education in Southern Arizona. -
Lancer life is…TRANSFORMATIVE!Our students come in as children and they graduate as adults. A Salpointe education provides strong academic, artistic, spiritual, athletic and social foundations. We provide opportunities for personal growth in faith and leadership. -
Lancer life is…FAITH!From school liturgies to daily masses to theology classes to student retreats, Salpointe provides opportunities through which students can grow spiritually. Join a community that prays together! -
Lancer life is…DIVERSE!Salpointe students represent the full range of academic, ethnic and economic backgrounds. Today's student body of 1,200 ethnically mirrors the diverse population of Southern Arizona. -
Lancer life is…INNOVATIVE!The entire campus is WiFi friendly and students and faculty use Chromebooks and Google for Education in daily learning. Experience 21st Century learning! -
Lancer life is…SPIRIT!Lancer spirit is everywhere at Salpointe. From academics to athletics to community service to leadership opportunities to clubs and social activities, Salpointe has something for everyone! -
Lancer life is…COMMUNITY!Salpointe’s greatest strength is its sense of community. We care about our students, they care about each other, and they care about their world. When we talk about living Lancer values, values such as respect, responsibility, accountability, honesty, leadership, good citizenship, prayer, faith and service to others. -
Lancer life is…EXCELLENCE!Salpointe offers a rigorous curriculum with college prep, honors and AP tracks and an average student teacher ratio of 1:22. 99% of Lancers go to college. Our students are accepted to over 175 universities. -
Lancer life is…AFFORDABLE!Do not let cost be a barrier to your enrollment. $3M in tuition assistance was distributed this year to 50% for our students. Salpointe can provide financial aid between $1,500 and $4,500, depending on need. -
Lancer life is…EVERYWHERE!Being a Lancer doesn’t just define where you went to high school, it defines who you are. Many of Salpointe’s 17,000+ alumni are leaders in their chosen fields. Lancers are located in 50 states and more than 21 countries. Once a Lancer, always a Lancer!
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Belong, Believe, Become... at Salpointe. Our faculty, staff and alumni invite you to consider Salpointe Catholic as your choice for high school. This is where you will make friends that last a lifetime, become a better student/artist/athlete, learn new skills, explore exciting opportunities and prepare for college.
Lancer life is a transformative experience that nurtures the whole person: intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, artistically and emotionally. Salpointe's values‐based education promises:
- Students with diverse backgrounds, interests and talents
- College-preparatory education, opportunity and guidance
- A faith community in the Carmelite tradition of prayer, community and service
- Award‐winning fine and performing arts programs
- Fifty-two men's and women's athletic teams
- Twenty+ extra‐curricular clubs and activities
- State-of-the-art learning tools, facilities and classroom spaces
- Seventy-three year tradition and legacy that is shared with our 18,000+ alumni around the world.
Did you know?
Salpointe students come from varied backgrounds. Today's student body of 1,300 mirrors the ethnically diverse population of Southern Arizona. Half of our students come from Catholic K-8 schools and half from public, charter and other private schools. About 75% of our students are Catholic and 25% are of other faiths. More than half of Salpointe students receive financial aid.
Salpointe is where YOU belong!
Lancer Life is...College Prep
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2023 College Acceptances
Members of the Class of 2023 earned more than $25M in merit scholarships and were accepted to over 200 colleges, universities and military academies!
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2022 College Acceptances
Members of the Class of 2022 earned more than $19M in merit scholarships and were accepted to 188 colleges, universities and military academies!
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2021 College Acceptances
Members of the Class of 2021 earned more than $21M in merit scholarships and were accepted to 166 colleges, universities and military academies!
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2020 College Acceptances
Members of the Class of 2020 earned more than $21M in merit scholarships and were accepted to 172 colleges, universities and military academies!
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2019 College Acceptances
Members of the Class of 2019 earned more than $20M in merit scholarships and were accepted to 165 colleges, universities and military academies!
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2018 College Acceptances
Members of the Class of 2018 earned more than $20M in merit scholarships and were accepted to 133 colleges, universities and military academies!
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2017 College Acceptances
Members of the Class of 2017 earned more than $24M in merit scholarships and were accepted to 190 colleges, universities and military academies!
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2016 College Acceptances
Members of the Class of 2016 earned more than $17.4M in merit scholarships and were accepted to over 166 colleges, universities and military academies!
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"For our family, there is a one word answer to the question: Why Salpointe? and that word is COMMUNITY. The Salpointe Community is made up of dedicated and passionate faculty, staff, coaches and clergy; it is the supportive Lancer student body and it is the caring network of families. The Salpointe Community unites – it comes together to prepare each and every student for a lifetime of learning and a generosity of spirit in service to others."
- Amy Huether, Salpointe parent
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Salpointe Catholic High School
1545 E. Copper St.,
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Attendance: (520) 327-1990
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Attendance: (520) 327-1990
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