Cardinal Newman School

4701 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC, 29206-0292 - View a map of this schoolMap

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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. ...

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School Overview:

 
Cardinal Newman School
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.
% 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
US History 111/112 AP/Dual EnrollmentMusic Appreciation 110 Dual Enrollment
Macro-Economics 222 Dual EnrollmentJazz & Am Popular Music 140 Dual Enrollment
English 101/102 Dual EnrollmentChemistry 111 Dual Enrollment
Calculus 141 Dual EnrollmentAP 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.
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
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FootballGolf
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Ultimate FrisbeeVolley Ball
WeightliftingWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 16
 
Extracurriculars
Alpha ThetaArt Club
Beta ClubCampus Ministry
DramaFrench Club
Geography BeeKey Club
National Honor SocietyPep Club
Photography ClubQuiz Bowl
Spanish ClubStudent Council
WINGSWriting 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

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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
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Zipcode (29206)


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% Owning / % Renting 64% / 36% 66% / 34%

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