Cathedral High School

350 E 56th Street, New York, NY, 10022-0100
Tel: (212)688-1545
Grades: 9 - 12 | 559 students
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Cathedral High School, a Catholic college preparatory school of the Archdiocese of New York located in the heart of 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 Overview:
Cathedral High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1905
Student Body
Total Students 559 students
Student Body Type All-girls
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 28 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus
English History
Psychology Spanish
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,790
Tuition Notes Tuition is payable over a 10 month period. Academic Scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen based on report card grades. Upper class men may also be considered for an annual academic scholarship.
Admissions Director Ms. Rosemary Eivers
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Softball
Swimming Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 28 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Arbutus (Newspaper) Art Club
Asian Culture Club Billiards
Black NIA Cathedral Scholars
Cheerleading Choir
Dance Fashionistas
Fitness Club Future Business Leaders of America
Green Club Guitar Club
Home Economics Marching Band
Masque & Mime (Drama) Mock Trial Team
NYPD Explorers Program National Honor Society
Peer Tutors Prom Committee
Spires (Yearbook) Steppers
Student Ambassadors Student Council
Travel & Culture Club Volunteer Service Club

School Notes:

    • Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the NY State Board of Regents.
    • 100% graduation rate
    • The CHS graduate leaves us a highly skilled, literate young women who is ready to attend a competitive college.
    • CHS Students consider this school their second home, opportunities for homework help, tutoring, and after-school activities are available to all grades.
    • Our Gateways to Health Program offers students interested in a career in the field of Health, 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 Law & Internship/Professional Development program 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.

    Profile last updated: 11/07/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Cathedral High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. 9-12 | 0.3 mi. away
The Family School
Gr. K | 0.4 mi. away
Aaron School
Gr. K-12 | 0.5 mi. away
St Vincent Ferrer High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.6 mi. away
The Browning School
Gr. K-12 | 0.6 mi. away

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended March 11,2013 - 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 *

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