Cardinal Spellman High School

Cardinal Spellman High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1 Cardinal Spellman Pl,  Bronx, NY
4.0
4.2
1,447 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan O'keefe
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$8,450
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
88
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
80%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
65%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
59.7%
Male
40.3%
Black
39.6%
Hispanic
39.4%
White
13.6%
Asian
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#39 Most Diverse Private HS in New York
#77 Best Catholic Schools in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Pace University 428 Students
New York University 360 Students
Stony Brook University 355 Students
St. John's University - New York 326 Students
Fordham University 314 Students
Iona University 289 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 238 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 221 Students
Syracuse University 214 Students
CUNY Hunter College 213 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 253 Students
Psychology 238 Students
Biology 211 Students
Business 206 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 144 Students
Computer Science 90 Students
Pre-Law Studies 90 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 80 Students
Finance 78 Students
Accounting 69 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 440 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/31/2025
My experience in this high school was good. It's not a bad school, the academics are okay and some of the teachers really do try to help their students.
4.0 Senior
7/9/2025
My experience so far in Cardinal Spellman has had its ups and downs. Adjusting to a catholic school is very hard for a kid who came from public school with not as many rules.
5.0 Freshman
6/3/2025
Overall this school was the best decision for me and my family. I am a new student and i love it so far.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/22/2026
I transferred my daughter from Preston HS due to bullying concerns. She started her sophomore year and the experience has been great. At Cardinal Spellman, the classes are more rigorous and they challenge your child academically. They truly prepare your child for college. They also have lots of spor...
5.0 student
10/1/2024
spellman is an awsome college ready school where all students get the oppourtunties to try new things to find what they want to became in both athletic criteria and academic
5.0 other
6/4/2024
Spellman is a aspirational school for many young men and women in the New York metro area. The graduates are an endless list of success stories, particularly the original two decades’ grads, but the success has continued until now for many who work hard and maintain the discipline in their lives to...
1.0 other
9/1/2023
I thought highly of this school because the teachers were kind and preparing. However, during my recent visit, I noticed significant issues. Many students were cheating, and they unfairly blamed hardworking students' poor scores for laziness. The curriculum didn't prepare students for the SAT/ACT, r...

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Cardinal Spellman High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1 Cardinal Spellman Pl in Bronx, NY. Annual tuition is $8,450. The school has a total enrollment of 1,447 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Cardinal Spellman High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $641,255. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Covenant Christian School, St Catharine Academy, Mount Saint Michael Academy, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cardinal Spellman High School.

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