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
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,000
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A-
B-
A-
B+
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.56
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
56
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Full Time Teachers
55
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Part Time Teachers
1
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1080
Math
520
Verbal
550
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Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
23
Science
21
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Number of AP Courses
6
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
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School Rankings
#24
Best All Girls Schools in New York
#39
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
227 Students
St. John's University - New York
178 Students
Pace University
173 Students
Fordham University
136 Students
Stony Brook University
133 Students
CUNY Hunter College
124 Students
Columbia University
124 Students
Syracuse University
114 Students
University at Albany, SUNY
100 Students
Boston University
98 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
149 Students
Nursing
132 Students
Psychology
123 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
85 Students
Business
78 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
54 Students
Criminology
45 Students
Political Science and Government
35 Students
Pre-Law Studies
31 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
30 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/25/2025
I've attended cathedral high school for 3 years now, while it is not a bad school I think they need more time to get themselves together so that this school can prosper once again. since the recent administration change last year the school has just been a roller coaster but with my 3rd year I hope that ride comes to an end and things start to settle around here. Other than that I enjoy attending this school and I like the sisterhood and community here.
8/19/2025
excellent school and very secure. I'm very happy of having my child in it, she had learn a lot. Teachers had help her to improve in a lot of subjects. The teachers are very kind and respectful with students and parents.
6/28/2025
The best parts of Cathedral was the community and friendships built throughout the 4 years of schooling. The worst parts were definitely the lunch foods.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/26/2026
I want my tuition money back! Worst experience ever!! for starters they didn’t even tell us that they were moving to that small school packing 600+ girls! They took our tuition money first, then we were notified in the summertime about the move. I transferred my daughter out of that school in 2024 a...
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...
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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 3.56, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montessori School of Ny, St Vincent Ferrer High School, Dominican Academy, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cathedral High School.