Rio Lindo Adventist Academy vs. Cardinal Newman High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Cardinal Newman High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
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Cardinal Newman is a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young men and women.
At Cardinal Newman, we educate the whole person-mind, body, and spirit-grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ and a commitment to faith, learning, leadership, and service.
We challenge every student to discover their strengths, pursue their highest potential, and use their talents to make a positive difference in the world.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1962
1964
Students Body
Total Students
113 students
543 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
25
151
Grade 10 Students
28
158
Grade 11 Students
27
109
Grade 12 Students
33
125
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
57 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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53%
Average Class Size
18
22
Number of AP Classes
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17
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Average SAT score
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1205
Average ACT score
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22
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Neat and clean clothes-no sweatpants, ripped jeans, or leggings)
(Neat and clean clothes-no sweatpants, ripped jeans, or leggings)
Formal
(http://www.cardinalnewman.org/s/206/images/editor_documents/Bulletin%20Supervision/dress_code_letter_-_2.pdf)
(http://www.cardinalnewman.org/s/206/images/editor_documents/Bulletin%20Supervision/dress_code_letter_-_2.pdf)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 15 / Mar. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$43,000
$23,400
Tuition Notes
Full Year Boarding
$26,060
Full Year Day (Commuting)
$13,992
*Discounts available for members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Choice of payment plans
- Tuition Assistance Available
% on Financial Aid
60%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$8,050
Acceptance Rate
95%
92%
Admissions Director
Israel M. Peralta
Andrew Cassetta
Admissions Associate
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Colleen Mahoney
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
18
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
20
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Culinary ClubInternational Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choirhandbells
Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball TeamFlag Football
SoccerVolleyball
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ASB (Leadership)Baking/Cooking
Campus MinistryCar Club
Christian OutreachCornhole Club
Culture ClubEngineering
French ClubLibrary
Math ClubMedical Club
Mock TrialModel UN
Sneaker ClubSVdP (St. Vincent de Paul Youth Conference)
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts AliveDance
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain BikingSkateboarding