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How to Get Into St. Brendan Senior High School – Miami Catholic Prep Guide


Why St. Brendan Senior High School Stands Out


St. Brendan High School in Westchester, Miami-Dade County is a co-ed Catholic Marist day school for grades 9–12, offering a mission-driven education grounded in faith, academic excellence, and holistic development. With around 1,300 students and a student-teacher ratio near 16:1, St. Brendan provides opportunities in AP and dual enrollment programs, STEM, athletics, and arts within a values-based environment.


Admission Process & Timeline


Inquiry & Tours (Sept–Nov)

  • Register for “Mornings at the B” campus tours, designed for incoming 9th‑grade applicants (fall tour dates include Sept 24, Sept 30, Oct 17, Oct 21, Oct 24, Oct 29, Nov 18)

  • Attend Open House events typically announced in September/early October.


Application Deadline (by Nov 21, 2025)

  • Submit online application, report cards, standardized test history (grades 6‑8), and pastor recommendation form by November 21 to qualify for admission review.


Entrance Exam (Dec 6, 2025)

  • Applicants for 2026‑27 must take the St. Brendan entrance exam on December 6, registration beginning at 7:15 a.m., with testing from 8 a.m. to ~11:30 a.m.


Placement Exams (Feb 7, 2026)

  • Accepted students are required to attend placement exams on February 7, 2026, starting at 7:45 a.m., after completing required documentation (medical forms, birth certificate, registration form, fees).


Financial Aid & Scholarships (Due April 18, 2025)

  • Families seeking tuition assistance must apply through Florida Step Up or AAA scholarship programs, with school’s internal aid deadline on April 18.


What St. Brendan Evaluates During Admission


St. Brendan uses a holistic selection process examining:

  • Entrance exam performance

  • Academic records from grades 6 to 8

  • Standardized test data and GPA

  • Pastor or recommendation forms

  • Demonstrated engagement in service, athletics, clubs, or faith-based activities

  • Alignment with the school's reputation for faith, innovation, and respect 


Students entering the Alpha Program (gifted track): admission is merit-based and determined by exam results, grades, and teacher/principal recommendations. This program emphasizes critical thinking, research, AP coursework, dual enrollment, and internships.


Quick Application Checklist

Step

What to Do & Deadline

Inquiry & Tour

Register Sept – Nov for campus tours

Submit Application

By Nov 21, including transcripts and test history

Entrance Exam

Take test on Dec 6, arrive early

Placements & Docs

Attend Feb 7 exam if accepted, submit all forms

Apply for Financial Aid

Submit scholarship documentation by April 18

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