Cardinal Gibbons High School

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Cardinal Gibbons High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1401 Edwards Mill Rd,  Raleigh, NC
4.3
3.1
1,611 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason D. Curtis
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.75
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
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
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
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%
Female
49%
White
79.8%
Hispanic
8.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black
3.9%
Asian
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Catholic Schools in North Carolina
#1 Best HS For Athletes in North Carolina
#10 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 492 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 471 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 238 Students
Appalachian State University 225 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 216 Students
University of South Carolina 214 Students
Clemson University 199 Students
Virginia Tech 181 Students
Elon University 175 Students
East Carolina University 147 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 280 Students
Biology 150 Students
Psychology 122 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 95 Students
Finance 72 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Marketing 66 Students
Engineering 66 Students
Chemistry 59 Students
Economics 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 264 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/29/2026
Our family has loved Cardinal Gibbons for all three of our children. The education students receive at Gibbons prepares them for the future. The atmosphere at Gibbons is one in which all students can navigate teenage years in a supportive and loving environment.
5.0 Junior
4/28/2026
i think it has a lot of good qualities, but there could be more of a hard handle on the bullying that goes on- especially of the lgbt community
5.0 Junior
4/26/2026
I couldn't ask for a better school to be honest. The teachers are just so caring and form one-on-one connections with all of their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/27/2026
I submitted an application for my child for 11 th grader during the open enrollment period and paid the required fee.Understanding there will be available seats, however I later learned that no seats were available for this grade level. I respectfully requested a refund since the application could n...
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.

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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 3.75, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $432,386. 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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