Founded in 1964, Cardinal Newman High School is a private, college preparatory Catholic high school in the greater Santa Rosa area, just outside Larkfield-Wikiup. Receiving an A rating from Niche, they balance striving for peak academic performance with an emphasis on community engagement. Students complete 25 hours of community service learning each year, working to meet the needs of people in the community and around the world. In a typical year, 99% of students graduate and 96% go on to a four-year college. Their sports programs frequently win championships. In the spring of 2022, the girls swim and boys track and field teams were champions of their league. The school mascot is the Cardinal, but their spirit is more reminiscent of a phoenix. Cardinal Newman’s campus was lost in the Tubbs Fire of 2017, but they’re slowly rebuilding. So far, a new state-of-the-art classroom building has been completed, and their student life center and library should be completed in 2023. Though it is a private school, they award roughly $1 million in annual financial aid to families, with about one-third receiving some amount of assistance. Tuition rates are set at 85% of actual operating costs in an effort to keep a quality education as affordable as possible. Consider Cardinal Newman, where academics and character building are foundational values.
Cardinal Newman High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
4320 Old Redwood Hwy,
Santa Rosa, CA
543
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Graham Rutherford
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$21,800
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B
A
A+
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
49
Part Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
76%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
White
74.4%
Hispanic
14.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Black
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#10
Best HS For Athletes in California
#68
Best Catholic Schools in California
#165
Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
148 Students
San Diego State University
128 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
111 Students
University of California - San Diego
101 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
98 Students
University of California - Davis
84 Students
University of San Diego
84 Students
University of California - Berkeley
67 Students
Loyola Marymount University
63 Students
Santa Clara University
60 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
97 Students
Biology
61 Students
Psychology
35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
27 Students
Engineering
27 Students
Marketing
23 Students
Finance
22 Students
Economics
22 Students
Nursing
20 Students
Environmental Science
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/18/2025
My absolute favorite part of my journey at Cardinal Newman High school is the community and enviroment. It is positive, comfortable, and fun due to its small size and the people the school attracts. A downside of the school is there ability to hire good teachers that understand how to teach high school age students and prepare students well for college or the real world.
7/18/2023
I would say the best part about Newman is the academic support you get to help with grades or college application. The worst part is some people are unsavory and sense it is a small school you can not necessarily avoid them.
4/15/2023
I had the best high school experience at Cardinal Newman. Cardinal Newman not only prepared me for college but it also prepared me for life. I had support from my teachers, counselors and coaches.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/21/2024
Our son graduated in 2020 and was well prepared for college not only academically, but socially and ethically. He is still in college and often thanks me for allowing him the opportunity to attend a High School that teaches students about respect, religion, helping others and always doing the right...
5/4/2011
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Map
List Price Range
$410K - $3M
Homes For Sale
174
Average Home Value
$780,000
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
45%
Average Household Income
$115,648
% of College Grads
35%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,695 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,495 - $3,795 per month
- Villa Rotonda
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 560+ Sq Ft
- 3610 Mendocino Ave
- Santa Rosa, CA
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- 1-2 Baths
- 441+ Sq Ft
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- 9th to 12th
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- 7th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Nagasawa Community Park
Robbins Park
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Maddux Ranch Park
Coffey Park
Pleasant Oak Park Dog Run
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Cardinal Newman High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 4320 Old Redwood Hwy in Santa Rosa, in the Larkfield-Wikiup neighborhood. Annual tuition is $21,800. The school has a total enrollment of 543 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Cardinal Newman 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 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $780,000. Discover additional schools in the area, like Redwood Adventist Academy, Piner High School, Northwest Prep at Piner-Olivet School, and more. Learn more about what Santa Rosa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cardinal Newman High School.