High School Admissions

We are accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year on a rolling basis as spots become available.

Our high school admissions office is currently closed and will reopen on Monday, August 3. If you have admissions-related questions during this time, contact Kalani Efstathiou, Dean of Admissions, at [email protected]. We will check emails periodically during July.

You Belong at VCHS

Register today for our special VCHS Open House! This is one of the best ways to see how You Belong at Valley Catholic High School.

  • VCHS Open House
  • Sunday, Nov. 1
  • 1 – 4 p.m.

You journey of discovery begins at Valley Catholic School. See how our rigorous academics, excellent athletics, and creative arts allow you to explore your passions, prepare for success at college, and help you find exactly where you belong.

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What can Valley Catholic offer you?

Valley Catholic High School seeks students with strong academic skills, a sincere interest in learning, and a desire to be an active member of the school’s extracurricular life.

Valley Catholic School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, financial aid, loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

Check out our 2025-26 View Book and contact Admissions Director Melissa McMillan at [email protected] with your admissions questions.

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Apply to VCHS

Create your account and fill out the registration form.
Once your account has been created (can take one business day) find the admissions application in your checklist.

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Application Checklist

  • Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) – The test is offered at Valley Catholic on Dec. 5 and 6. Scores can be sent to Valley Catholic if the test is taken with a different Portland-area Catholic high school.
  • Submit an application via Finalsite Enrollment online
  • Submit an evaluation request – Recommendations from an English and math teacher, and a principal or counselor are due by Jan. 28 via Finalsite Enrollment.
  • Submit your transcript – Unofficial copies of permanent records from previous schools (transcripts and standardized test scores) are due Jan. 28..
  • Complete an interview – Registration for in-person interviews opens in January. Interviews will take place in Feb.

Tuition and Scholarships

Financial Aid | We use the tuition management company “FACTS” to process financial aid. | 2026-27 Tuition Rate: $21,190

Incoming freshman scholarship application: Due Jan. 9

SSMO Legacy Scholarship for current VC students – application due Jan. 9

Tuition covers approximately 80% of the actual cost of a VCS education. Visit A Valiant Partnership to learn how tax deductible, charitable donations help keep tuition rates as affordable as possible.

Admission Dates

  • Open House – Oct. 26
  • Spend-a-Day visits – Oct. – March
  • Freshman Applications Due – Jan. 9
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Applications Due – Jan. 9
  • Incoming Freshman Transcripts and Recommendations Due – Jan. 28
  • Freshman Decision Letters Emailed and Mailed – March 6
  • Freshman Enrollment Deadline – March 19
  • Freshman Registration Night – March 31
  • Transfer applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We typically begin sending decision letters for transfer applications in March or early April. 

Special Events for Incoming Freshman Applicants

  • Student Athlete Night – Fall Session* – Oct. 7
  • Science Exploration Night* – Nov. 4
  • Fine Arts Immersion Night* – Nov. 5
  • Academic Night (parents invited)* – Nov. 19
  • A Very Valiant Christmas – Dec. 10
  • Student Athlete Night – Winter Session* – Jan. 8

* Requires pre-registration. Pre-registration is also encouraged for Academic Night and A Very Valiant Christmas. The admissions office will send out registration information to students who have created an admissions account approximately two weeks before each event.