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
217 Students
Pace University
171 Students
St. John's University - New York
171 Students
Stony Brook University
131 Students
Fordham University
128 Students
Columbia University
120 Students
CUNY Hunter College
118 Students
Syracuse University
106 Students
Boston University
96 Students
University at Albany, SUNY
93 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
145 Students
Nursing
128 Students
Psychology
123 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
82 Students
Business
76 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
52 Students
Criminology
45 Students
Political Science and Government
36 Students
Pre-Law Studies
31 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
29 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/26/2024
I personally think that Cathedral High school has a better system this year. There needs to be more student-faculty bonds though. Especially senior privileges.
9/3/2024
I love my high school years at Cathedral High School. It has been a huge loss with the old principal leaving the school and and having to adjust to the new administration but overall, I am looking forward to my senior year.
8/26/2024
I believe that Cathedral High School is a very good private high school for multiple reasons. First off, the education that they teach at Cathedral High is excellent and valuable for the developing mind of scholars. Secondly, the teachers and staff are very friendly and nice to the scholars. Finally, this school is very great because it allows scholars to
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.