Cardinal O'Hara High School

Cardinal O'Hara High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1701 Sproul Rd,  Springfield, PA
3.6
3.2
1,067 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.59
Annual Tuition
$7,350
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
56
Part Time Teachers
9
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
27
Reading
27
Science
25
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
85%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
67.8%
Black
19.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.7%
Hispanic
3.3%

School Rankings

#35 Best HS For Athletes in Pennsylvania
#40 Best Catholic Schools in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 246 Students
Temple University 210 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 205 Students
Drexel University 184 Students
University of Pittsburgh 134 Students
Saint Joseph's University 133 Students
Widener University 131 Students
Neumann University 114 Students
University of Pennsylvania 107 Students
University of Scranton 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 123 Students
Nursing 118 Students
Psychology 105 Students
Biology 94 Students
Finance 50 Students
Accounting 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Communications 33 Students
Marketing 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 178 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/11/2024
In my experience, the best part was the supportive environment that encouraged personal growth and development. The worst part was the occasional lack of clear communication, which sometimes led to confusion. I'd like to see improvements in overall transparency and communication to ensure everyone stays informed and aligned.
4.0 Alum
1/1/2024
I overall enjoyed my four years at O'Hara and thought the overall experience was quite memorable. While the school had its positives and negatives, the school community and ever-lasting friendships were a major bonus. I still am in contact with a handful of exceptional teachers that aided my studies tremendously, but there are also a significant amount of teachers that could do better at their job.
4.0 Senior
10/30/2023
Overall this school has provided me with a good high school experience. We did lack many teachers throughout the school year and I believe that is a problem that needs to be addressed. The english department as of now is our strongest and they do have many teachers who truly have the interests of the students at heart. There are many people you can reach out to and talk to for anything and everything that you may be going through. It is truly a good school and I am thankful for the opportunity I have of attending it.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 12 Reviews
4.0 other
8/31/2024
My best friend Danika goes to this school & of course she loves it
2.0 student
7/14/2024
I just finished my freshman year at O’hara and it was horrible. I am switching schools next year. The only good thing about it was the sports and clubs and the friends I made. Otherwise, it was not a good school. I didn’t have a math teacher the whole year. I kept getting subs that weren’t qualified...
4.0 parent
1/31/2018
Mi ijo le ba mui bien le echa muchas ganas y lo miro bien animado
1.0 student
7/5/2017
As a recent graduate all I have to say is the administration at this school is extremely bad. The discipline department is very rude to students and does pick favorites when dealing with a situation. Also the teachers are very bad with the exception of a few good ones. Most of the school is in dire...

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Cardinal O'Hara High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1701 Sproul Rd in Springfield, PA. Annual tuition is $7,350. The school has a total enrollment of 1,067 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Cardinal O'Hara High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.59. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $695,251. Discover additional schools in the area, like Delaware County Christian School, Springfield High School, Marple Newtown Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cardinal O'Hara High School.

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