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Cardinal Newman High School
High School
4320 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Enrollment
567
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
567
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About Cardinal Newman High School
Cardinal Newman High School is a private high school in Santa Rosa, CA 95403. The school serves approximately 567 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $94,480, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
As a private school, Cardinal Newman High School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Cardinal Newman High School compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Rosa, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman High School (this school) | — |
| Pivot Charter School - North Bay | 4.2 |
| Northwest Prep Charter | 6.5 |
| Piner High | 5.7 |
| Santa Rosa High | 5.2 |
| Ridgway High (Continuation) | 6.0 |
| Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs | 5.5 |
| Sonoma County Special Education | 5.4 |
| Sonoma County Court | 4.5 |
| Maria Carrillo High | 6.5 |
| Montgomery High | 5.0 |
| Roseland Charter | 6.6 |
| Elsie Allen High | 5.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 567 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Address
- 4320 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone
- (707) 546-6470
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
4320 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cardinal Newman High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 1.5 miles away). Additionally, CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.0/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in Santa Rosa, see our Santa Rosa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Rosa | 0.1 mi | 4.6 |
| CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Rosa | 0.2 mi | 5.0 |
| ANOVA CENTER FOR EDUCATION SONOMA COUNTY Santa Rosa | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| John B. Riebli Elementary Santa Rosa | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Redwood Adventist Academy Santa Rosa | 0.8 mi | — |
| REDWOOD ADVENTIST ACADEMY Santa Rosa | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Lattice Educational Services Santa Rosa | 1.2 mi | — |
| LATTICE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Santa Rosa | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Morrice Schaefer Charter Santa Rosa | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| North Valley School-Santa Rosa Santa Rosa | 1.5 mi | — |
| NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL Santa Rosa | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Mark West Charter Santa Rosa | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Mark West Elementary Santa Rosa | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Pivot Charter School - North Bay Santa Rosa | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Jack London Elementary Santa Rosa | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Spring Hills Christian Fulton | 1.7 mi | — |
| San Miguel Elementary Santa Rosa | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| PAIDEIA EDUCATIONAL HERITAGE Santa Rosa | 1.8 mi | — |
| Steele Lane Elementary Santa Rosa | 2.3 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,480
Median Home Value
$651,900
Median Rent
$2,215/mo
Population
45,570
College Educated
27.3%
Homeownership
54.9%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Median Age
39.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding Cardinal Newman High School has a median household income of $94,480. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $651,900, with a median rent of $2,215/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.2%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cardinal Newman High School
What grades does Cardinal Newman High School serve?
Cardinal Newman High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cardinal Newman High School?
Cardinal Newman High School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Newman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Newman High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Cardinal Newman High School a private school?
Yes, Cardinal Newman High School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (1,677/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Santa Rosa). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Sonoma
- Phone
- (707) 546-6470
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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