An all-boys Catholic college prep school founded in 1925, Cathedral High School has a total enrollment of 650 students in ninth through twelfth grades. This private school’s mission, based on the philosophy of St. John Baptist de La Salle, is to provide a human, religious and academic education to boys in the Los Angeles area. Described as not just a high school but a community, Cathedral High sends its top students to Ivy League and Tier 1 universities with 86% of students going on to four-year college after graduation. Its Alumni Association is dedicated to inspiring alumni to “return to serve.”
The enriching educational resources at Cathedral High include strong academics, a math and science academy focused on STEM education, clubs, sports, a student-run television station and student theater productions. Prospective students in seventh and eighth grades can spend a day at the school getting a sense of what it would be like to attend while also receiving Cathedral High School apparel and a free lunch.
Renovations at Cathedral High in the past 15 years have added a new building with classrooms and a gym in addition to a new performing arts center with classrooms, studio space and a 350-seat theater.
Cathedral High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
1253 Bishops Rd,
Los Angeles, CA
650
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Br. John Montgomery
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
21
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,555
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B
A
A-
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
50
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
15
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
86%
School Rankings
#11
Best All Boys Schools in California
#57
Best HS For Athletes in California
#63
Best Catholic Schools in California
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
137 Students
University of Southern California
103 Students
University of California - Irvine
90 Students
University of California - San Diego
81 Students
California State University - Northridge
77 Students
California State University - Los Angeles
71 Students
University of California - Berkeley
70 Students
San Diego State University
61 Students
Loyola Marymount University
61 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
60 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
75 Students
Mechanical Engineering
40 Students
Computer Science
34 Students
Psychology
23 Students
Engineering
23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
20 Students
Biology
18 Students
Computer Software Engineering
18 Students
Electrical Engineering
17 Students
Civil Engineering
17 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/25/2021
Cathedral was a very fun experience. the sports teams were always the best and bonding with teammates who I still talk to was great.
8/10/2020
I liked the sense of community at Cathedral and hey really cared about your student success. Definitely deserved to be called a college preparatory school.
4/28/2020
This school definitely fosters bonds among the students. The atmosphere of the school is just right, not overbearing or lackluster. The academics are also getting better each and very year. With the installment of a new fine arts (theater) building, I hope to see this school continue to bring in talented students.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/12/2023
Both of our boys attended, thrived and graduated from Cathedral (2013 & 2016). Both played varsity sports (Swimming & Water Polo). Both were accepted to top universities. Both graduated from Top Universities. Now...both are well into their respective careers. Cathedral provided a base of brotherhood...
7/7/2020
My son transfered in from La Salle in pasadena. He was harrassed the first day he stepped on campus from a group of boys from 18th street gang trying to extort money from him. He feels lucky his second year was cut short due to covid
6/7/2020
Race based profanity directed at Black students is common place. Our son and several of his friends were the object of such a verbal assault which to this day the administration still fails to acknowledge. The facilities are mediocre and the school is close to homeless encampments. Better not to pay...
5/31/2019
If I could give no stars i would. Your child will learn to swear and cuss. If gender/race slurs offend you, there is a whole new world of hurtful here. My Catholic hopes were dashed to the ground by acceptable behaviors. If you're looking for peace, keep looking.
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Cathedral High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1253 Bishops Rd in Los Angeles, CA. Annual tuition is $13,555. The school has a total enrollment of 650 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Cathedral High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Icl Academy For Film And Performing Arts, Oak Crest Academy - Los Angeles, Sacred Heart High School, and more. Learn more about what Los Angeles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cathedral High School.