Cardinal Spellman High School

1 Cardinal Spellman Place, Bronx, NY, 10466-0104
Tel: (718)881-8000
Grades: 9 - 12 | 1452 students
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Preparing each student for college acceptance and achievement is a priority of the entire program at Cardinal Spellman High School. Each of our teachers and administrators works diligently and enthusiastically to achieve this goal for each of our students. Many of our graduates are not only accepted into college, they are awarded scholarships! Cardinal Spellman High School - Where boys and girls with dreams become men and women of vision!

School Overview:
Cardinal Spellman High School
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1959
Student Body
Total Students 1452 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 26 students
Number of AP Courses 12 courses
Classroom dress code Formal
(School Uniform Required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,250
Tuition Notes Limited amount of financial aid available to registered students
Admissions Director Mrs. C. Popp
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Cross Country Football
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 51 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
African-American Club Albanian-American Club
Art Club Asian-American Club
Be-Frienders Book Club
Cardinal's Players Chess Club
Comedy Club Community Art Club
Craft Club Dance Club
Debate Club Double-Dutch Club
Drama Monologue Club Emerald Society
Environmental Club Film Club
Flag Corp French Club
Gaming and Animae Club German Club
Glee Club Gospel Sensatiions
Health and Fitness Club Hellenic Cultural Club
Italian American Club Latin American Club
Legion of Mary Library Guild
Model United Nations Club National Honor Society
Philosophy Club Photography Club
Political Awareness Club Portfolio Art Club
Pro-Life Club Prom Committee
STARS Service Society
Spoken Word Poetry Club Sports Club
Step Team Student Government
Tennis Club The Challenge Academic Club
The Pilot (Newspaper) Twirlers
Video Club Yearbook Committee
Young Republicans Club

School Notes:

    Thank you for your interest in Cardinal Spellman High School!  If you are currently in the 8th grade, we would love to show you everything that Spellman has to offer! You will get to experience all the high school activities of a typical Spellman student. You will receive your own locker and ID card, go to classes, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and make new friends. Come and experience the excitement of our great school! In order to Spend-A-Day at Cardinal Spellman High, please do the following:
    • Call (718) 881-8000 Ext. 206 to arrange for an appointment. Appointments are available on any regular school day from the first week of October through the last week of February.
    • Have a letter from your parent/guardian giving you permission to spend the day with us at Spellman.
    • Wear your own school uniform. If your elementary school does not use uniforms, wear something that would be appropriate for school (please… no denim jeans or shirts with messages)
    • On the day of your visit, please arrive by 8:15. Use the entrance on Cardinal Spellman Place (also called Needham Avenue), and walk straight ahead into the Scholastic Office. There you will be greeted by one of our friendly guides. Your day will end at our regular dismissal time of 2:40.
    • For directions to Cardinal Spellman High School  click here.                      

    Profile last updated: 01/28/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Cardinal Spellman High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
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