Cardinal Gibbons High School, commonly known as Gibbons, is a private, Roman Catholic college-preparatory school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
CGHS was established in 1961 and was named after James Gibbons, the second Cardinal in the United States.
CGHS is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked FL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,036 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,500
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cardinal Gibbons High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,036 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,500
Acceptance Rate
96%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bill Mei, Class of 1987, Business Leader
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cardinal Gibbons High School cost?
Cardinal Gibbons High School's tuition is approximately $15,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Cardinal Gibbons High School?
The acceptance rate of Cardinal Gibbons High School is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
Who are famous alumni from Cardinal Gibbons High School?
Cardinal Gibbons High School famous alumni include: Bill Mei, Class of 1987, Business Leader.
What is Cardinal Gibbons High School's ranking?
Cardinal Gibbons High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Cardinal Gibbons High School?
The application deadline for Cardinal Gibbons High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cardinal Gibbons High School located?
Cardinal Gibbons High School is located in the Coral Ridge Country Club neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 1 other private schools located in Coral Ridge Country Club.
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2801 Sw 12th St
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(954) 581-0700
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(954) 581-0700
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(Catholic)
5451 S Flamingo Rd
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(954) 434-8820
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2801 Sw 12th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0700
7.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
500 East Chaminade Drive
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-5150
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-5150
12.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 122 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,040 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1501 Ne 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Mccarthy High School
(Catholic)
5451 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-8820
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-8820
15.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,743 students
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5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,040 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1501 Ne 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
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(Christian)
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(954) 905-5100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 905-5100
4.4 miles
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3275 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 485-7500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 485-7500
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5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,040 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1501 Ne 62nd St
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(954) 492-4100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
11.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy ![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
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2401 W Cypress Creek Road
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(954) 905-5100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 905-5100
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3900 Jog Road
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(561) 210-2020
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(561) 210-2020
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Christ Church School ![Christ Church School Photo]( "Christ Church School Photo")
(Methodist)
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-7700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-7700
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 772-5468
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 772-5468
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,040 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
2857 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
(954) 913-4641
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
(954) 913-4641
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
4651 N Dixie Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 202-0002
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 202-0002
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 84 students
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5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,040 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1501 Ne 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
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(954) 564-8950
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 564-8950
2.1 miles
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(Christian)
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(954) 530-4870
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(954) 530-4870
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Gr: K-12 | 36 students
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(954) 781-8680
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(954) 781-8680
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Christ Church School ![Christ Church School Photo]( "Christ Church School Photo")
(Methodist)
4845 Ne 25th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-7700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-7700
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1901 E Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 772-5468
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 772-5468
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,040 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4651 N Dixie Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 202-0002
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 202-0002
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 84 students
1501 Ne 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Christ Church School ![Christ Church School Photo]( "Christ Church School Photo")
(Methodist)
4845 Ne 25th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-7700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-7700
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,040 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kla School Of Fort Lauderdale
Daycare / Preschool
2857 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
(954) 913-4641
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
(954) 913-4641
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
4651 N Dixie Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 202-0002
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 202-0002
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 84 students
1501 Ne 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(954) 442-0233
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