The mission of Cathedral High School is to provide a human, religious, and academic education to young men, especially those from economically poor families in the Los Angeles area, within a Christian, Catholic community directed by the Spirit of Jesus Christ and the educational vision of Saint John Baptist de la Salle.
This education provides the opportunity for students upon graduation from school to be people of living faith in their respective religious traditions.
Cathedral High School is committed to establishing a Catholic community where there is love, respect, and acceptance of each person; where antagonisms, difficulties, differences of opinion are discussed and solved in a non-hostile and nonthreatening environment; where persons are willing to spend time and energy with each other; where there is freedom, yet a sense of responsibility in the recognition that all members are dependent on others; where the students can recognize their unique relationships to God and God's creation as revealed through Christ, and are able to respond to this relationship; where not only the students, but all members of the Cathedral community recognize and accept their own uniqueness and sacredness and at the same time the uniqueness and sacredness of others; where opportunities for formal worship and community service exist and the principles of Catholicism are imparted.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cathedral High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1925
Colors
White, Tyrian purple
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
734 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Live Jesus in our Hearts!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cathedral High School cost?
Cathedral High School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Cathedral High School?
The acceptance rate of Cathedral High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What is Cathedral High School's ranking?
Cathedral High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Cathedral High School?
The application deadline for Cathedral High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cathedral High School located?
Cathedral High School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 47 other private schools located in Central LA.
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The nearest high school to Cathedral High School is Milken Community School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 10/6/2018
This school has amazing statistics. The year before last, 100% of their graduates we`re going on to a 4 year college/university. That right, 100%! What other high school can claim that. I don`t know if it happened again last year but I think it was way up there as well. I do know that many were going into the UC system and a few on to the Ivy League. If you have a smart and studious son, this place can provide the requirements necessary for him to go on to a great school. Plus, they have one of the best tuition around compared to other private schools in the area. Truly the best value. Also, safety is key in this day and age and this school is really on top of what can be done for the safety of their students.
5 7/24/2015
Good academic program and teachers.
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