How to Apply

Thank you for considering St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School. We look forward to working with your family during the admission process. If you have any questions or problems accessing the online application, please contact Mrs. Holly Bologna, Director of Admissions at hbologna@saviochs.org or 512-388-8846 x5504.

Apply Now for the 2025-2026 school year!

Application Process

1. Visit Savio

The best way to get to know St. Dominic Savio and all that makes our school a unique learning environment is to tour our campus and meet the community. There are many visiting opportunities for parents and students. This step is encouraged, but it is not essential to the application process. Visiting opportunities include Parent Information Sessions (parents), Open House (Parents and Students), Shadow Visits (current 8th grade and above), and Individual Visits.

Visit Savio

2. Complete Application

Applications for admission are conducted online. Select the button below to start the application process. Families new to St. Dominic Savio will be prompted to create an account through the admissions portal. All components of the application process will be conducted through the online application. 

2025 - 2026 Application 

3. Required Supporting Documents 

Review the list of required documents for the application process. Completed applications will be reviewed once all required supplemental documents have been received by the Admissions Office. 

List of Documents

4. Placement Test Options for 9th Grade Applicants

• Applicants for the 9th grade may submit one of the following. 
             - MAP scores from current school for 6th, 7th, & 8th grades  
             - PSAT 8/9 scores from current school taken in either Fall or Spring  
             - Scores from either the ISEE Test or SSAT  

Transfer students submit scores from the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or ISEE.

5. Student Interview

All student applicants are required to participate in a personal interview at St. Dominic Savio. Once a completed online application is submitted, applicants will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule an interview.

6. Accept Admission Offer

Upon notification of acceptance, you will receive an invitation to enroll and reserve your child's space for the 2025-2026 school year.

OUR ADMISSION POLICY

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 the qualification of candidates for admission on the basis of the following; a student’s desire for a Catholic education, a completed online application, a student essay, past academic performance and discipline records, Math and English teacher recommendations, student interview with the Admission Committee and 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, financial aid program, or other school-administered programs.