Matignon High School

1 Matignon Rd, Cambridge, MA, 02140-0214 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Matignon High School is an independent, Jesuit-endorsed, 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. ...

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School Overview:

School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1945
County Middlesex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 350 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 23% 21%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 105 students
Grade 10 - 92 students
Grade 11 - 70 students
Grade 12 - 83 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 15
Number of AP Courses 8
Average SAT score 1030
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,700
% on Financial Aid 60%
Headmaster Joseph DiSarcina
Admissions Director Melissa J. Foley
Sport
Total Sports Offered 14
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DanceFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSwimming
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 19
Art ClubCaptains Council
Chess ClubChoir
Drama ClubGreen and Gold, Yearbook
History ClubInternational Club
Latin and Greek ClubLibrary/Media Club
Literary MagazineMath Club
SADDScience Club
Step SqaudStudent Council
The Apostles, Choral GroupThe 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, endorsed by the Jesuits 2005
  • Small inclusive community of 350 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
  • Profile last updated: 02/12/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02140)
Population (Approximate) 17,003 people 6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 64% 43%
Population Average Age 35 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.2 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $50,640 $52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.4 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 70 years old 56 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (02140)


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% Owning / % Renting 35% / 65% 58% / 42%

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