Cardinal Gibbons High School

Cardinal Gibbons High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1401 Edwards Mill Rd,  Raleigh, NC
4.3
3.3
1,611 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason D. Curtis
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$17,535
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
96
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
72%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
93%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
81.6%
Hispanic
7.8%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Catholic Schools in North Carolina
#1 Best HS For Athletes in North Carolina
#6 Best College Prep Private High Schools in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 477 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 453 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 243 Students
Appalachian State University 234 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 213 Students
University of South Carolina 204 Students
Clemson University 198 Students
Virginia Tech 176 Students
Elon University 168 Students
East Carolina University 152 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 259 Students
Biology 145 Students
Psychology 120 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students
Nursing 68 Students
Engineering 67 Students
Finance 59 Students
Chemistry 56 Students
Marketing 54 Students
Communications 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 257 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/16/2025
I believe Cardinal Gibbons was the perfect school for me to attend. I was able to grow in my faith, build meaningful relationships with peers and administration, and learn what I wanted to spend my life doing.
5.0 Senior
4/15/2025
I have had a great experience attending Cardinal Gibbons. Our faith formation, sports, fun activities and community service just lends to the academic rigor. From freshman jump start to now, it has been a great experience.
4.0 Senior
3/8/2025
Cardinal Gibbons High School strikes a perfect balance between the small school classroom feel and large school social atmosphere. It's really a place where students can do it all and find their niche.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/8/2023
Our daughter attended Gibbons for 4yrs and had an amazing experience. Our daughther was raised Baptist, and was accepted by faculty and peers. Catholicism was not "forced" upon her; rather, she feels that her religious beliefs have strengthened through debate and discussion with Catholic faculty. Th...
5.0 parent
4/3/2023
My son is a current student and has had a good experience so far. He has enjoyed all his classes and extracurriculars, feels both challenged and supported, and is excited about learning. He has no accommodations, so I am not sure about that. I don't use the school app because I want to foster indepe...
5.0 parent
8/13/2020
Cardinal Gibbons has a strong focus on faith, leadership, and community. It offers a wealth of clubs and activities. Teachers are very dedicated to their students and the school has high standards for the students.
1.0 other
2/28/2019
Pretty terrible. Left to attend Apex High School and it was the best decision I ever made. They dropped several teachers after I left due to complaints.

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Cardinal Gibbons High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1401 Edwards Mill Rd in Raleigh, NC. Annual tuition is $17,535. The school has a total enrollment of 1,611 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Cardinal Gibbons High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $578,667. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fusion Academy Raleigh, Iron Academy, GRACE Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cardinal Gibbons High School.

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