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, United States. Founded in 1945, it is the only Catholic high school in the greater Fresno area. It is in the

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and has a current enrollment of about 620 students.

Athletics

San Joaquin Memorial High School is part of the

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of the

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Notable alumni

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References

External links

* http://www.sjmhs.org
Private School Review
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