Cardinal Newman High School
Tel:
(707) 546-6470
- Cardinal Newman is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young men and women.
- Our mission is to educate our students in the wholeness of mind, body, and spirit through the teachings of Jesus Christ; applying their leadership skills and talents in service to others.
- We challenge each student to work to his highest potential in the lifelong pursuit of faith, learning and service. The Cardinal Newman High School community has committed itself to the principles of Christian education and the pursuit of educational excellence.
- In placing strong emphasis on the teachings of Christ, the faculty, staff, students and parents strive to work together, in respect and concern, to establish a living Christian community.
- Cardinal Newman High School recognizes that the primary responsibility for the spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical and social development of the student belongs to the family; the school serves to facilitate and supplement the family in this vital task of the student's development.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 619 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,865
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Cardinal Newman High School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Year Founded | 1964 |
Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
Total Students | 619 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 21% State avg.: 45% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 53% |
Average Class Size | 22 students |
Number of AP Courses | 10 courses |
Average SAT score | 1180 |
Average ACT score | 24 |
Classroom Dress Code | Formal (http://www.cardinalnewman.org/s/206/images/editor_documents/Bulletin%20Supervision/dress_code_letter_-_2.pdf) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,865 |
Tuition Notes | - Choice of payment plans - Tuition Assistance Available |
% on Financial Aid | 26% |
Admissions Director | Patrick Piehl |
Admissions Associate | Wendy Holland |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 18 sports |
Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
School Notes
- Cardinal Newman is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young men and women. Our mission is to educate our students in the wholeness of mind, body, and spirit through the teachings of Jesus Christ; applying their leadership skills and talents in service to others. We challenge each student to work to his highest potential in the lifelong pursuit of faith, learning and service. The Cardinal Newman High School community has committed itself to the principles of Christian education and the pursuit of educational excellence. In placing strong emphasis on the teachings of Christ, the faculty, staff, students and parents strive to work together, in respect and concern, to establish a living Christian community. Cardinal Newman High School recognizes that the primary responsibility for the spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical and social development of the student belongs to the family; the school serves to facilitate and supplement the family in this vital task of the student's development.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Cardinal Newman High School is Ursuline High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St. Rose Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa RosaUrsuline High SchoolAll-girls (Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 288 students
0.1 miles
90 Ursuline Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-1130 0.1 9-12
288 - Santa RosaSt. Rose Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-8 | 272 students
0.2 miles
4300 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 545-0379 0.2 K-8
272 - American CanyonAnova Center For Education - ACE SonomaSpecial Education SchoolGrades: NS-12 | 16 students
0.4 miles
50 Mark West Springs Road
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032 0.4 NS-12
16 - Santa RosaRedwood Adventist Academy(Seventh Day Adventist)Grades: K-12 | 133 students
0.6 miles
385 Mark West Springs Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-1697 0.6 K-12
133 - Santa RosaLattice Educational ServicesSpecial Education SchoolGrades: NS | 18 students
1.4 miles
3273 Airway Dr Ste A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 571-1234 1.4 NS
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