Rooted in Catholic traditions, the ethos and values of Santa Catalina expressed as ‘Courage leads, grace inspires and compassion serves’ attracts families of all faiths. The warm and caring community offers girls an opportunity to fully embrace their childhood. Small classes and a focus on "asking deeper questions, taking braver chances and making bolder mistakes" ensures that Santa Catalina girls thrive at top universities: Class of 2024 leavers' destinations included Harvard and UC Berkeley. The school takes full advantage of their coastal location with an award winning marine ecology programme and they also offer a highly sought after summer camp.