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
3.53
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,555
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B
A-
A
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.53
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
53
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Full Time Teachers
50
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Part Time Teachers
3
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
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Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
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Number of AP Courses
15
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
86%
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School Rankings
#16
Best All Boys Schools in California
#80
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
141 Students
University of Southern California
105 Students
University of California - Irvine
90 Students
California State University - Northridge
88 Students
University of California - San Diego
82 Students
University of California - Berkeley
75 Students
California State University - Los Angeles
68 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
67 Students
Loyola Marymount University
63 Students
San Diego State University
59 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
75 Students
Mechanical Engineering
38 Students
Computer Science
30 Students
Psychology
26 Students
Engineering
25 Students
Civil Engineering
22 Students
Biology
21 Students
Finance
20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
20 Students
Computer Software Engineering
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/18/2025
in my first year at Cathedral, I had no idea what I was getting into, my initial thought was that I was going to struggle to make friends or fail in all of my classes. I was proven wrong in such a short amount of time it was honestly scary. I soon learned that my teachers cared about how I was feeling or why I fell behind on certain things and excelled at others. Most of my classes were easy to understand and offered the right amount of challenge. we also had lots of great events, like a yearly carnival and a food festival to celebrate multiple cultures in the school. you're taught all these values at Cathedral and most are guaranteed to stick with you into the future. Its a great school and I am willing to promote it as much as I can.
12/13/2024
The last 4 years at Cathedral High have been an amazing one. The class sizes are small so the teacher to student help is great. The school itself is small so we do not struggle getting around vs a big campus. The downside is that the baseball program does not have a field and I wished we had wrestling as a sport program. Also the drive it is right down the hill from dodger stadium so the parking and traffic can get tight
3/20/2024
Cathedral High School was good to me. Cathedral taught me a lot about how to deal with the challenges and obstacles of life in a variety of ways. Overall it was a tough but valuable experience being there for four years.
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 3.53, 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.