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Founded in Faith. Rooted in Tradition. Growing in Excellence.

Founded in 1947 by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters of St. Thomas of Aquinas,

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Kern County’s Premier Catholic High School


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A community where faith, education, and opportunity come together to build the leaders of tomorrow

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Why Choose Garces?

Take a moment to hear from our seniors, our school principal, and president about what makes Garces special. Our students love being a Garces Ram for so many reasons – practicing their faith, rigorous academic instruction, numerous opportunities to participate in activities they love, and building lifelong friendships. 


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  • Schedule a Shadow Day
  • Submit Your Application
  • Schedule Your Interview
  • Register for the Placement Test
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Financial Aid

At Garces, we believe financial barriers shouldn’t limit access to exceptional education. We offer need-based aid, evaluating each family’s unique situation to provide the support they need. The application process is simple and confidential.

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An Excellent College Preparatory Environment

Year after year, 98% of Garces graduates attend college following their senior year. Thanks to our strong AP and Dual Enrollment programs, many of our students graduate with college units allowing some to skip their freshman year and others to graduate from Garces with their undergraduate course work already fulfilled. In addition, the rigor of our curriculum and block schedule prepares our graduates to be successful in college.

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Years of Tradition

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Voted Best Private High School Five Years in a Row

Garces Memorial High School has been voted as the Best Private High School in our community for the past five years. Our school stands out from the crowd as we go above and beyond to provide excellence in Catholic education by offering a holistic approach to developing our students to become spiritually connected, academically prepared and socially responsible.

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Applications for second semester of the 2024-2025 school year are now available. See the link below to apply as well as the forms needed to complete the application.

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