Archbishop Mitty High School, Catholic preparatory school in San Jose, United States
Archbishop Mitty High School is a Catholic preparatory school in San Jose serving grades 9 through 12 across a 24-acre campus. The grounds include modern science laboratories, athletic facilities, and classroom buildings designed for academic and extracurricular programs.
The school was founded in 1964 with 189 male students, initially using facilities at Queen of Apostles Elementary School before moving to its own buildings in 1965. This relocation established it as an independent school institution.
The school is named after a former archbishop and reflects its Catholic identity throughout the campus and daily community life. Religious values shape how the place functions and how people interact here.
The campus is well-organized with distinct areas for academics, science, and athletics that are easy to navigate. Sports fields and training facilities are distributed across the grounds to serve different programs and activities.
In 2020, the school received the Cal-Hi Sports School of the Century award recognizing its long history of athletic success and excellence. Few California schools have earned this particular honor for their competitive achievements.
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