Cathedral Catholic High School

Cathedral Catholic High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd,  San Diego, CA
4.2
4.0
1,640 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Stevan Laaperi
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$20,910
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
86%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
88%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
87.1%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Athletes in California
#28 Best Catholic Schools in California
#90 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
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.
University of California - Los Angeles 357 Students
University of San Diego 322 Students
University of Southern California 298 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 272 Students
University of California - San Diego 260 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 253 Students
San Diego State University 238 Students
University of California - Berkeley 213 Students
Loyola Marymount University 203 Students
University of California - Irvine 155 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 308 Students
Biology 152 Students
Psychology 134 Students
Finance 87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 84 Students
Economics 77 Students
Political Science and Government 76 Students
Marketing 70 Students
Communications 62 Students
Engineering 57 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 229 Reviews
5.0 Parent
1/25/2025
Strong emphasis on academics and faith alongside a competitive athletics program, fosters a well-rounded student with strong values, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to excellence both "on and off the field".
5.0 Senior
1/18/2025
Admin while very talented and good at their jobs sometimes overlooks big problems to focus on smaller issues. But teachers are great and actively try to help you improve and are genuinely proud of your accomplishments. Security is top-notch, I have never felt unsafe on campus. And as far as sports and academics go, the environment is unmatched. The school spirit and culture is super cool to be immersed in. Overall great school, highly recommended.
4.0 Senior
7/27/2024
My experience at Cathedral was an overall positive one. The academics and classes gave me the resources to help me prepare for college. I was able to find an amazing group of people through the extracurricular activities, and clubs across the campus. I would personally like to see change in the inclusion of student views in decisions made for the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 46 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/26/2025
I could not be happier with our experience at Cathedral Catholic. My daughter entered as a freshman and has found her home at CCHS. The academics are rigorous with many AP level courses to choose from, but there are less strenuous pathways if that is a better fit for your student. The campus and fac...
5.0 parent
11/1/2022
This is one of those amazing Catholic schools that stands out far above the rest. The community is incredibly supportive, faith-filled, welcoming and comfortable for all. Catholic/Christian values are not compromised and are consistently weaved in among all that happens through out the day. The admi...
1.0 parent
7/14/2021
I still don’t know what we paid for that was for the direct benefit of our kid, who was a STELLAR student first and an athlete second at way more rigorous institutions, but the campus is beautiful so we give our star to that. Get ready to shell out a lot more $$$ if your kid is a true academic who h...
5.0 parent
2/16/2020
This is an overdue review of CCHS. What an amazing school this is! As parents, we couldn't be happier. Our daughter is thriving and proud to be a part of this strong, supportive community. She came from a public school and non-Catholic background, and was embraced by her peers and teachers – no ques...

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Cathedral Catholic High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 5555 Del Mar Heights Rd in San Diego, CA. Annual tuition is $20,910. The school has a total enrollment of 1,640 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Cathedral Catholic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $2,146,307. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cal Coast Academy, San Diego Jewish Academy, Winston School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cathedral Catholic High School.

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