Cheverus High School

Cheverus High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
267 Ocean Ave,  Portland, ME
Back Cove Neighborhood
4.2
4.2
361 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Cheverus High School is a private Catholic high school serving ninth through 12th grade in Back Cove. The Diocese of Portland oversees the school. Academics are rigorous at the school, which offers classes at Advanced Placement, Honors and College Prep levels. Cheverus provides a unique STEM Diploma that guides students to college and career readiness in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. Students may elect to take advantage of a Dual Enrollment program, where they can earn college credit for select courses through an agreement with St. Joseph’s College of Maine in nearby Standish. Student life at Cheverus integrates faith and service into typical high school activities, sports programs and clubs. Cheverus seniors participate in a project during the last month of school and spend the time at various locations in the community – schools, day care centers, nursing homes and hospitals – working directly with members of those institutions. An active social media presence covers the school’s local and community activities. Cheverus’ mission to prepare its students to care for others by fostering intellectual, spiritual, physical and personal excellence is demonstrated throughout the school’s curriculum and programming.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$21,410
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
27
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
75%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
60%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
80.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.4%
Black
5.3%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Athletes in Maine
#924 Best Catholic Schools in US
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maine 98 Students
Boston College 67 Students
Boston University 60 Students
Bowdoin College 57 Students
University of New Hampshire 52 Students
College of the Holy Cross 52 Students
Northeastern University 51 Students
Bates College 49 Students
Tufts University 47 Students
University of New England 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 87 Students
Biology 70 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Finance 31 Students
Nursing 29 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Chemistry 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 106 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
7/23/2024
After having a terrible experience with middle school, I genuinely think this place saved my life. The constant support from the faculty makes you feel much more at home and accepted than most other places, and the students are all super sweet and sensible people. The workload may seem like a lot, but pretty much everything else about this school makes up for that.
5.0 Sophomore
7/12/2024
The athletics are incredible with 6 state championship in one year. Varsity soccer will win one in the next two years.
5.0 Senior
6/2/2024
I had a great experience. The only things that I would like to see change are the school's physical facilities. For example, the fields, gym, cafeteria, and "theater" could all be redone. The moral education of Cheverus is very impactful, and I feel thoroughly prepared for college academics.
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4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/3/2022
I can’t recommend Cheverus highly enough. My child was in the local public school system (attending an “expeditionary model” middle school but was not being taught algebra, geometry, civics, geography, and writing. There were no challenging books to read, no writing papers, and just a lot of focus o...
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3.0 parent
5/24/2013
Cheverus High School Is a generally welcoming environment. Students can feel safe, and free to be individuals. The downside is that if a student has any kind of challenges with learning, they will most certainly slip through the cracks. It is a struggle to get administration to agree to even the mos...
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5.0 parent
5/14/2013
Cheverus has provided me with the opportunity to grow intellectually and spiritually. We have a demanding work load, usually about 2-3 hours of homework a night. The lowest level of class is College Prep, so if you are not an Honors/AP level student, you will still be challenged. The teachers are ex...
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5.0 other
5/14/2012
Strong academics and the option to explore spirituality. Tight close knit community on campus and then with alumni across the US as well.
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Cheverus High School

Cheverus High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 267 Ocean Ave in Portland, ME. Annual tuition is $21,410. The school has a total enrollment of 361 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Cheverus High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $685,558. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waynflete School, Greater Portland Christian School, Cornerstone Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cheverus High School.

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