Cathedral High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 499 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,960
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cathedral High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cathedral High School
9	140
10	120
11	125
12	114

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Year Founded

1905

Colors

Blue, Gold

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

499 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus

Comparative Government and PoliticsEnglish

Environmental SciencePsychology

SpanishStatistics

US History and GovernmentWorld History

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,960

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is payable over a 10 month period. Academic Scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen based on TACHS and report card grades.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Ms. Johanna Castex-Velez

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FencingFlag Football

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

25 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Arbutus (Newspaper)Art Club

Book ClubBrainiac Club

Cathedral ScholarsDance

FashionistasFuture Business Leaders of America

Home EconomicsKnitting Club

Mock Trial TeamNational Honor Society

NYPD Explorers ProgramPeer Tutors

Spires (Yearbook)Steppers

Student AmbassadorsStudent Council

Travel & Culture ClubVolunteer Service Club

Writing club

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Arts and Music Programs:

Marching BandMasque & Mime (Drama)

Musical Theater and Chorus

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Billiards

School Notes

Cathedral High School, a Catholic college preparatory school of the Archdiocese of New York located in Manhattan, welcomes young women of all faiths and cultures.
We are a community of students, teachers, staff and parents committed to excellence in education, as well as the continued growth of our students in religious maturity, moral integrity and a sense of social justice. While students are constantly challenged to create foundations for lifelong learning and to develop the habits of mind essential to academic success, full attention is also given to the emotional, creative, social and spiritual aspects of each young woman.

School Motto: Belong. Believe. Become.
School Mascot: Bear

Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the NY State Board of Regents.
The CHS graduate leaves us a highly skilled, literate young women who is ready to attend a competitive college.
The Class of 2023 earned over $45 million in college scholarships and grants with acceptances into top schools cush as New York University, Cornell University, University of Conneticut, Howard University and BUniversity of Pennsylvania.
Our Medical Gateways Academy offers students interested in a career in the field of Medicine, an introduction to this field in both a classroom setting and through medical internship opportunities at several of clinical/hospital sites affiliated with our program.
Our Business, Finance & Law Academy offers our students the opportunity to learn from business leaders and gain the experience and skills necessary to be successful in numerous fileds such as law, business, and the technological marketplaces.
STEM Academy which includes courses such as Robotics, Technology Foundations, Technical Drawing and a partnership with Girls Who Code.
Wide selection of electives such as Forensic Science,Fashion Design, Entrepreneurship, Music and more!
CHS Students consider this school their second home, opportunities for homework help, tutoring, and after-school activities are available to all grades.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cathedral High School cost?

Cathedral High School's tuition is approximately $9,960 for private students.

What schools are Cathedral High School often compared to?

Cathedral High School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Vincent Ferrer High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Cathedral High School?

The acceptance rate of Cathedral High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

What sports does Cathedral High School offer?

Cathedral High School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Fencing, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Cathedral High School's ranking?

Cathedral High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Cathedral High School?

The application deadline for Cathedral High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

I attended Cathedral HS and it was a fantastic experience. I went on to the medical field and had excellant preparation. All of the areas in Cathedral from Academia to Extracurricular prepard me for my life choices. A phenominal exoeriance.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - nanie

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,204 for elementary schools and $49,692 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).