How to Apply

Thank you for considering St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School.  The Application for Admission for the 2012-2013 school year can be downloaded here:

St. Dominic Savio reviews each applicant thoroughly based on the criteria listed below.

Admission Requirements
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School is dedicated to its mission and to the Catholic community in and around the city of Austin.  All interested students and families are encouraged to apply.  The Admission Committee determines qualification of candidates for admission on the basis of the following:  1) the student’s desire for a Catholic education; 2) a completed application for admission; 3) past educational records; 4) recommendations from previous teachers, including one English instructor and one Mathematics instructor; 5) a personal interview with the Admission Committee; and 6) the demonstrated ability/potential to be successful in a college preparatory environment.  St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, or physical limitations (given reasonable accommodations) in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, tuition assistance program, or other school-administered programs.

Incoming Student Expectations
Algebra 1 and Geometry Expectations can be found on the Mathematics Department page.  All students interested in taking Geometry as a Freshman are required to take a placement test.  Please read the Incoming Student Expectations for more details.

Students interested in taking Spanish II as a Freshman are required to take a placement test.  Please read the Incoming Student Expectations found on the World Languages Department page for more details.

Incoming students interested in placing into Honors English should complete the Writing Sample found on the English Department page.

Should you have any further questions, please contact Mr. Brian Motto, Director of Admission & Guidance at bmotto@saviochs.org.