Cardinal Newman School
School Notes Overview:
With origins dating from 1858, Cardinal Newman School is a diocesan, Catholic co-educational institution for students in grades 7 through 12. Through spirituality, community service, and a challenging college preparatory curriculum in the Catholic tradition, Cardinal Newman School is the embodiment of well-rounded education. For over 140 years, Cardinal Newman School has formed and educated the brightest and best students in the Midlands. Today our graduates are broadening their horizons at the best universities in the country. Cardinal Newman School has an open admissions policy. Students of any race, religion, nationality, and ethnic origin are admitted and accorded all rights, privileges, programs and activities through school admissions policies, scholarships, athletics and other school-administered programs. All applicants are reviewed on past school achievement, behavorial and academic records, standarized test scores, and the applicant's desire to attend Cardinal Newman School. ...
School Overview:
Cardinal Newman School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | yes | ||
| Year Founded | 1858 | ||
| County | Richland County, SC | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 485 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 8% | 23% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 7 - 97 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 79 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 85 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 82 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 64 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 78 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| US History 111/112 AP/Dual Enrollment | Music Appreciation 110 Dual Enrollment | ||
| Macro-Economics 222 Dual Enrollment | Jazz & Am Popular Music 140 Dual Enrollment | ||
| English 101/102 Dual Enrollment | Chemistry 111 Dual Enrollment | ||
| Calculus 141 Dual Enrollment | AP American Government | ||
| An Honors currciulum in English, Math, Science and Social Studies offered in all grade levels. | |||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | http://www.cnhs.org | ||
| Head of School | Jacqualine Kasprowski | ||
| Admissions Director | Theresa Harper | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volley Ball | ||
| Weightlifting | Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 16 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Alpha Theta | Art Club | ||
| Beta Club | Campus Ministry | ||
| Drama | French Club | ||
| Geography Bee | Key Club | ||
| National Honor Society | Pep Club | ||
| Photography Club | Quiz Bowl | ||
| Spanish Club | Student Council | ||
| WINGS | Writing Club | ||
School Notes:
- With origins dating from 1858, Cardinal Newman School is a diocesan, Catholic co-educational institution for students in grades 7 through 12. Through spirituality, community service, and a challenging college preparatory curriculum in the Catholic tradition, Cardinal Newman School is the embodiment of well-rounded education. For over 140 years, Cardinal Newman School has formed and educated the brightest and best students in the Midlands. Today our graduates are broadening their horizons at the best universities in the country. Cardinal Newman School has an open admissions policy. Students of any race, religion, nationality, and ethnic origin are admitted and accorded all rights, privileges, programs and activities through school admissions policies, scholarships, athletics and other school-administered programs. All applicants are reviewed on past school achievement, behavorial and academic records, standarized test scores, and the applicant's desire to attend Cardinal Newman School.
- Profile last updated: 03/18/2009
In the News:
- Epps chosen for U.S. Soccer National Player Pool (Columbia Star)
posted on July 30, 2009 at 04:46:22 pm
Rex Epps, son of Tammie and Reggie Epps of Irmo, SC, recently represented S.C. as part of the S.C. Youth Soccer Association's Olympic Development Program. As a member of one of two teams in his age group from S.C. - Irmo teen chosen for U.S. Soccer National Player Pool (WIS News 10 Columbia)
posted on July 24, 2009 at 08:32:41 pm
An Irmo teen has been chosen for the U.S. Soccer National Player Pool. - Cinderella Slammers to battle for national championship (Columbia Star)
posted on July 16, 2009 at 05:38:46 pm
In the opinion of coach Doug Frye, the over- achieving Sandhill Slammers, who are headed to the USA/ASA National Championships in Sioux Falls, SD, aren't just "the little team that could." They are the "little team that will. - Former volunteer Cardinal Newman coach arrested on solicitation charge (WIS News 10 Columbia)
posted on June 11, 2009 at 02:39:22 am
Richland County deputies say they have arrested a former volunteer coach from Cardinal Newman High School for trying to solicit sex from a 14-year-old girl. - Political ambitions drive Richland County's party leaders (Columbia Star)
posted on May 14, 2009 at 04:06:08 pm
After Eric Davis attended his first Republican Party precinct meeting in 1997, he discovered his desire to influence public policy and the people those rules affect. "I was just tired of taking it on the chin from the government," Davis said with a grin.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (29206) | School Zip (29206) |
(SC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 21,734 people | 4,011,615 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 57% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $47,148 | $38,638 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 43 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (29206) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 64% / 36% | 66% / 34% |
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