Cathedral High School
Tel:
(317)542-1481
- Cathedral, a Catholic college preparatory high school in the Holy Cross tradition, helping a diverse group of students to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically to have the competence to see and the courage to act.
- Founded in 1918, the school enrolls students from more than 150 schools in Indiana and beyond.
- 100% of Cathedral students graduate and more than 99% of the graduates attend colleges and universities. The class of 2019 earned a record $56,000,000 in college scholarships.
- Cathedral is committed to diversity of all kinds, including academic diversity, and offers three academic levels of instruction to meet the individual needs of the students.
- The Learning Resource Center and the renowned Language Support Program serve students with diagnosed learning difference.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 1,074 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,765
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: Oct. 1 / Dec. 15
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Cathedral High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) State or regional independent school association AdvancED Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia/Language-based/autism spectrum |
| Year Founded | 1918 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004, 2016 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1,074 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 19% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 96 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 56% |
| Average Class Size | 19 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 27 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP European History, AP French V, AP German V, AP Human Geography, AP Language & Composition, AP Latin V, AP Literature & Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish V, AP Spanish VI, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP U.S. Government & Politics--We the People, AP United States History, AP World History, IB Biology, IB Chemistry, IB English, IB French, IB Geography, IB German, IB History of the Americas, IB Latin, IB Math, IB Physics, IB Psychology, IB Spanish |
| Average SAT score | 1190 |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Uniform: khaki pants and uniform shirts/sweatshirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Oct. 1 / Dec. 15 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,765 |
| Tuition Notes | Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships are available |
| % on Financial Aid | 44% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,723 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Anna Taul |
| Admissions Associate | Beth Wissler |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 20 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Intramural Sports Only, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Intramural Sports Only, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 34 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art Club, Book Club, Brain Game (Academic Competition), CAFE Club (Multicultural Club), Concert Choir, Dance Team, Environmental Club, Film Study Club, Flag Corps/Drill Team, French Club, German Club, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, Intramural Athletics, Jazz Band, Latin Club, Liturgy Planning Committee, Marching Band, Math League, Model United Nations, Newspaper, Orchestra, Pro Life Club, Promise to Keep, Robotics, Science Club, Service Clubs, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Student Government, Theatre, We the People, Yearbook |
School Notes
- Cathedral, a Catholic college preparatory high school in the Holy Cross tradition, provides to a diverse group of students opportunities for spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth to have the competence to see and the courage to act. Founded in 1918, the school enrolls students from more than 150 schools in Indiana and beyond. While more than 99% of the graduates immediately attend colleges and universities across the country, the school is committed to academic diversity and offers three academic levels of instruction to meet the individual needs of the students plus a Learning Resource Center with the school's renowned Language Support Porgram for students with diagnosed learning differences. The most recent graduating class earned more than $56 million in college/university scholarships and awards, and 100% were accepted at four-year colleges/universities.
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