High School Matriculation

Golden Hills School provides students with the foundation for a lifetime of success. More importantly, we strive to help students maximize their academic potential while developing the confidence, character, and resilience that come from learning within a supportive and collaborative environment. These qualities prepare our graduates not only to gain admission to outstanding high schools, but also to thrive academically, socially, and personally once they arrive there.

As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students in grades 6–8, Golden Hills is committed to developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people. Through inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning, our students build the critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world and become compassionate, lifelong learners.

Each year, several local independent and private high schools visit Golden Hills specifically to recruit our students. Our faculty and administration work closely with students and families throughout the high school application process to help identify the best fit and support students in presenting applications that reflect their strengths, aspirations, and accomplishments.

The success of our graduates is a tangible reflection of the strength of a Golden Hills education. In recent years, every student applying to private high schools has been admitted to one or more of their top-choice schools.

Recent graduates of Golden Hills School have matriculated to a wide range of outstanding public and private high schools, including:

We are proud of our graduates and the many paths they pursue as they continue their educational journeys. Their success reflects not only their hard work and dedication, but also the strong academic foundation, IB philosophy, and character development fostered at Golden Hills School.

High Schools are talking……………

"The students from Golden Hills School are more likely to participate in our accelerated course offerings, demonstrate strong leadership skills, become active in athletics and clubs, and contribute through community services. We welcome applications from Golden Hills School with enthusiasm, because their students have shown that they are capable of maximizing the extensive academic and extracurricular programs that Christian Brothers has to offer.”

Kenny Kirrene, Director of Admissions,
Christian Brothers High School

"I love to see a new application from Golden Hills School. Not only are the girls always well prepared for high school, they are well-rounded and charming, with good self-discipline. Our staff and our teachers appreciate the quality of your students a great deal.”

Moira O’Brien, Director of Admissions
St. Francis High School

“The students from Golden Hills School have uniformly been very well prepared for high school. They have all made the transition with ease and have become some of our most successful students, and our favorite ones as well.”

Lonna Boedau, Director of Admissions
Sacramento Country Day School