Cathedral High School

Cathedral High School, Midtown East's hub of intellectual growth.

Shaping bright futures at Cathedral High School, Midtown East.

Educational excellence at Midtown East's Cathedral High School.

Cathedral High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12

116 E 97th St, New York, NY

3.8

3.7

500 Students

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Niche Grade

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.

School Details

Head of School
Maria Spagnuolo

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Average SAT Score
1070

Average ACT Score
21

Average GPA
3.56

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$13,000

Religious Affiliation
Catholic

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Academics

B-

Teachers

A-

College Prep

B+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.56

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

7:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

College Prep

Average SAT

1070

Math

520

Verbal

550

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

97%

School Rankings

#24 Best All Girls Schools in New York

#39 Best Catholic Schools in New York

Source: Niche

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 187 Students

Pace University 175 Students

Fordham University 141 Students

Stony Brook University 140 Students

CUNY Hunter College 126 Students

Columbia University 125 Students

Syracuse University 120 Students

University at Albany, SUNY 102 Students

Boston University 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Biology 154 Students

Nursing 132 Students

Psychology 129 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students

Business 75 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 53 Students

Criminology 45 Students

Political Science and Government 36 Students

Forensic Science and Technology 31 Students

Pre-Law Studies 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Parent

8/20/2025

The school give my daughter to become a leader in the community and become a roll model in the community

5.0 Junior

8/19/2025

Great location, easily accessible by subway. The building is small but cozy, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Mrs. Aybar, the principal, is sweet, kind, and understanding—always available to support parents, staff, and students. The teachers are dedicated and always willing to help, offering tutoring and clear explanations whenever needed. A truly supportive and nurturing environment for learning.

5.0 Parent

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.

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1.0 parent

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...

1.0 parent

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.

5.0 student

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...

5.0 student

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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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Montessori School of Ny

Pre-K to 6th
Private

St Vincent Ferrer High School

9th to 12th
Private

Dominican Academy

9th to 12th
Private

New York New York County New York 10029

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 1070 and an ACT score of 21. 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.

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