Kolbe Cathedral High School

33 Calhoun Pl, Bridgeport, CT, 06604-0660
Tel: (203)335-2554
Grades: 9 - 12 | 308 students
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Kolbe Cathedral High School is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school in the Diocese of Bridgeport serving a multicultural, urban community. Members of the school community are expected to "Work hard and be nice." The school and family form a partnership to foster the development of young Christian men and women academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Successful completion of four years of Kolbe Cathedral produces an individual who exhibits caring for others in the spirit of Christianity, sharing of knowledge, skills and talents for the good of others, and a strength of character that dares to make a difference by living the Gospel message. Kolbe Cathedral offers a variety of extracurriculur activities for students. Students are encouraged to participate fully in those activities that interest them.

School Overview:
Kolbe 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 1963
Student Body
Total Students 308 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 91% (CT School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Number of AP Courses 3 courses
Advanced Courses
Calculus AB English Language/Comp
U.S. History
Classroom dress code Casual
(Khaki pants, button-down shirt and tie (boys), uniform skirt, KC zippered sweatshirt or v-necked sweater. List of approved colors applies.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Oct. 17 / Mar. 13 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,950
Tuition Notes Tuition for '09-'10 is $6,950
Admissions Director Lisa Matson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Soccer Softball
Volleyball

School Notes:

  • Kolbe Cathedral High School is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school in the Diocese of Bridgeport serving a multicultural, urban community. Members of the school community are expected to "Work hard and be nice." The school and family form a partnership to foster the development of young Christian men and women academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Successful completion of four years of Kolbe Cathedral produces an individual who exhibits caring for others in the spirit of Christianity, sharing of knowledge, skills and talents for the good of others, and a strength of character that dares to make a difference by living the Gospel message. Students take classes in a 4 by 4 block schedule. One credit courses run the eighteen weeks of either the fall or spring semester and half credit courses run the nine weeks of a marking period or quarter of the year. The four daily classes are each 80 minutes long. Kolbe Cathedral offers a variety of extracurriculur activities for students. Students are encouraged to participate fully in those activities that interest them.

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Nearby Schools:

Kolbe Cathedral High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St Augustine Cathedral School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.1 mi. away
St Raphael Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
Bridgeport International Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Bridgeport Hope School
Gr. K-8 | 0.9 mi. away
St Peter School
Gr. K-8 | 1 mi. away

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