Cathedral High School, located at 350 East 56th Street, is an all-girls Catholic and college preparatory school located in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan. The school was founded in 1905 in response to limited education and career opportunities for women. The school believes young women should have the chance for advanced learning that would enrich the human mind and spirit.
As a Catholic school, Cathedral High School seeks to center the school day and year on studying religious traditions and the sacraments of the Church. Students also partake in volunteer work, tutoring and other community outreach programs. Teachers at Cathedral High School are innovative and resourceful, and create engaging lessons for in-person and remote learning through a hybrid model of instruction.
The school building boasts a state-of-the-art design and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. With a student body of over 500 students, the school reflects a community of students from diverse backgrounds and 72 different countries.
Cathedral High School maintains a near perfect graduation rate each year. In fact, the Class of 2021 received over $27 million in college scholarships.
Cathedral High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
116 E 97th St,
New York, NY
500
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Maria Spagnuolo
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,000
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B-
A-
B+
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Teachers
1
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
School Rankings
#21
Best All Girls Schools in New York
#35
Best Catholic Schools in New York
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
238 Students
St. John's University - New York
185 Students
Pace University
178 Students
Fordham University
140 Students
Stony Brook University
138 Students
CUNY Hunter College
130 Students
Columbia University
125 Students
Syracuse University
123 Students
Boston University
103 Students
University at Albany, SUNY
100 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
150 Students
Nursing
130 Students
Psychology
128 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
87 Students
Business
76 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
57 Students
Criminology
44 Students
Political Science and Government
35 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
35 Students
Pre-Law Studies
30 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/14/2024
I entered this school expecting to enjoy my time here and get ready for college. This school does the opposite. Staff are rude and always seem to have attitude towards students for no apparent reason and don't really think about the students. Makes school miserable..
10/3/2024
cathedral high school was not what i expected at all. during the summer of 8th grade to go in as a freshman i was so excited over the heels about the school and especially the big nice building on 56 cause all my like i have gone to very small private school buildings. Then when i saw we moved to the small building on 97 i was completely devastated. Ever since then its been downhill we have had protest in the hallways that had lasted nearly a week because the perisandant and her wanting to change the school COMPLETELY!!! now its my sophomore years all of our teachers have left we only have 3 teachers that stayed since last year. the teachers are incredibly disrespectful I don't even have the motivation to go to school everyday I a trying very hard to transfer ut
9/16/2024
Cathedral High School is full of teachers and administrators who truly care about the development of my daughter as a person: academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. I am grateful for the faculty of the school, and for the generous scholarship support of the school that has made tuition affordable for our family.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/5/2024
Worst experience ever. My daughter was supper excited about this school only last 1 semester. I have to remove her with very bad emotional distress. While the school was going through administrative issues all the students were affected by.
5/22/2014
As an alum of CHS I can only wish those students currently attending my Alma Mater the very best. I had four wonderful years at CHS - wonderful memories, friends, rigorous education. I think CHS stands out because the teachers make the difference. They are fully committed to the students and at gett...
1/7/2014
This school is a place where morals and virtues are taught. This is why a significant change in behavior, to the better, is seen in a student by the time she starts her junior year. Students are disciplined and trained to develop good work habits. The school makes sure all students complete their Re...
7/31/2013
Cathedral High School has given my daughter the opportunity to mature and become such a respectful and wonderful lady. With her rigorous curriculum consisting of numerous AP and honors classes, she has challenged herself. But at the same time, she has enjoyed the various electives offered, such as b...
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Cathedral High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 116 E 97th St in New York, NY. Annual tuition is $13,000. The school has a total enrollment of 500 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Cathedral High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Reece School, Dwight School, Rudolf Steiner School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cathedral High School.