Cardinal Newman School

4701 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC, 29206-0292
Tel: (803)782-2814
Grades: 7 - 12 | 433 students
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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
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Learning Programs Supported yes
Year Founded 1858
Student Body
Total Students 433 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 13% (SC School Avg.: 31%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
An Honors currciulum in English, Math, Science and Social Studies offered in all grade levels. AP American Government
Calculus 141 Dual Enrollment Chemistry 111 Dual Enrollment
English 101/102 Dual Enrollment Jazz & Am Popular Music 140 Dual Enrollment
Macro-Economics 222 Dual Enrollment Music Appreciation 110 Dual Enrollment
US History 111/112 AP/Dual Enrollment
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes http://www.cnhs.org
Admissions Director Theresa Harper
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Football Golf
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Weightlifting Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 16 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
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

Nearby Schools:

Cardinal Newman School
Gr. 7-12 | 0 mi. away
The Timmerman School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.6 mi. away
Columbia Jewish Day School
Gr. PK-5 | 1 mi. away
Harmony School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-5 | 1 mi. away
Covenant Classical Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.4 mi. away

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