Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School

The Benilde-St. Margaret's high school challenges every student in grades 9-12 with a college-preparatory program that pairs a solid core curriculum with a broad selection of electives.

That challenge shows in the results. With numerous honors and 25 Advanced Placement courses, Red Knights score well above average on the ACT and SAT and rank among the state's top National Merit scholars. They also graduate ready for the best colleges.

Welcome Back, Red Knights!

Each year at Benilde-St. Margaret's brings fresh energy and the chance to grow together as a community grounded in strong traditions and Catholic faith. Our faculty and staff are eager to partner with you and your student in every step. I invite you to watch my welcome message and see what makes our high school special.

The BSM High School Experience

Why BSM?

Everything you are looking for, all in one place.

The BSM high school pairs the academic rigor of a top private school with a community where every student is known and supported. Here, ninth through twelfth graders find the opportunities of a larger school and the belonging they deserve.

25 AP courses, professional electives, and advanced academic programming
Five full-time college counselors providing multi-year support for every student
Championship athletics, award-winning arts, and 30+ clubs and activities
A Catholic, Lasallian tradition that welcomes all faiths and backgrounds
Every student named, known, and loved

Academic Rigor

A college-preparatory program with room to reach higher.

Students learn in a dynamic setting shaped by dialogue, critical thinking, and the drive to apply what they know. A solid core anchors the curriculum, while a wide range of electives and advanced courses let each student build a path around their interests and ambition.

Core disciplines including English, mathematics, science, social studies, and theology
Specialized coursework in engineering, computer science, business, and world language
A full range of visual and performing arts
Numerous honors courses and 25 Advanced Placement courses
The freedom to go as far as talent and ambition allow

College Credit

Get a head start on life after high school.

BSM students can earn real college credit while still in high school, entering college with momentum and often a semester of coursework already behind them. By graduation, many students have already completed coursework that counts toward their degree.

College in the Classroom courses taken for genuine undergraduate credit
Credit-earning partnerships with the University of Minnesota and Saint Mary's University
Advanced Placement courses that can translate to college credit
A jump start that can save families time and tuition
Real college-level work that builds confidence for what comes next

Technology

The tools to learn, create, and grow.

Since 2010, every Red Knight has been part of BSM's one-to-one laptop program. Technology is woven across the curriculum, giving students hands-on ways to research, design, and create while building the digital fluency that college and career demand.

Every student equipped with a MacBook Air for daily academic use
Technology integrated into coursework across every discipline
Specialized tools like 3D printers, drones, and design software
Hands-on, project-based learning in and out of the classroom
Digital skills that prepare students for college and beyond

Student Outcomes

The years here will shape the decades ahead.

Red Knights consistently perform among the state's best and graduate ready to thrive in college and beyond. They leave with the credentials, the confidence, and a lifelong network that stays with them long after they walk the stage.

ACT and SAT scores consistently well above average
Among the top National Merit scholars in the state
More than 99% of BSM’s class of 2026 went on to post-secondary education (96% to 4-year colleges, 3% to 2-year colleges)
Graduates from the Classes of 2022-2026 are attending 245 different colleges and universities across the nation and around the world.
Placements including UCLA, Boston College, Notre Dame, Michigan, and so many more
An active alumni network that mentors, leads, and hires fellow Red Knights