Matignon High School

One Matignon Rd, Cambridge, MA, 02140-0214
Matignon High School is an independent,co-educational, college preparatory Catholic high school founded in 1945. As such we are committed to teaching and promoting Catholic morality and principles, academic excellence, respect for oneself and others, and service to the community. Ninety-seven percent of our graduates continue to further their education in college. More than 25% of our student body is non-Catholic. Matignon is proud to serve a small, yet vibrant international community of students representing several countries. We draw students from 30 cities and towns in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

School Overview:

Matignon High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1945
Student Body
Total Students 384 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 23% (MA School Avg.: 24%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 17 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
Average SAT score 1030
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,000
% on Financial Aid 60%
Admissions Director Melissa J. Foley
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 19 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Captains Council
Chess Club Choir
Drama Club Green and Gold, Yearbook
History Club International Club
Latin and Greek Club Library/Media Club
Literary Magazine Math Club
SADD Science Club
Step Sqaud Student Council
The Apostles, Choral Group The Matignon Mirror, School Newspaper
Writers Showcase, Literary Magazine

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1945 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
  • Incorporated as an Independent School in 2004
  • Small inclusive community of 380 students
  • 97% of our graduates advance to college
  • SAT scores consistently rank above the national average
  • Reputation as an academic leader among Catholic schools in the Greater Boston area
  • Solid and inclusive athletic program with long history of indivdual athlete accomplishments and championship teams
  • Easy access by car, MBTA, Commuter Rail

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Nearby Schools:

Matignon High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
International School of Boston
Gr. PK-12 | 0.1 mi. away
Tufts Educational Daycare Center
Gr. K | 0.4 mi. away
North Cambridge Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Dearborn Academy
Gr. 1-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Cambridge KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.8 mi. away

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