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#1535 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Cardinal Newman High School
High School
4320 OLD REDWOOD HWY, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Enrollment
512
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
5.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
512
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
5.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,535 of 1,787
In Santa Rosa
#9 of 11
public schools
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Cardinal Newman High School
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About Cardinal Newman High School
Cardinal Newman High School is a private high school in Santa Rosa, CA. Cardinal Newman High School serves approximately 512 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Cardinal Newman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,535 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.0 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Cardinal Newman High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Cardinal Newman High School compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Rosa, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman High School (this school) | 5.0 |
| Pivot Charter School - North Bay | 3.9 |
| Northwest Prep Charter | 7.3 |
| Piner High | 4.1 |
| Santa Rosa High | 4.8 |
| Ridgway High (Continuation) | 4.0 |
| Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs | 4.9 |
| Sonoma County Court | 4.4 |
| Sonoma County Special Education | 3.9 |
| Maria Carrillo High | 6.5 |
| Montgomery High | 4.6 |
| Roseland Charter | 6.3 |
| Elsie Allen High | 3.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4320 OLD REDWOOD HWY, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cardinal Newman High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Mark West Charter (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mark West Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, San Miguel Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Rosa, see our Santa Rosa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Rosa | 0.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Cardinal Newman High School Santa Rosa | 0.2 mi | — |
| John B. Riebli Elementary Santa Rosa | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| ANOVA CENTER FOR EDUCATION SONOMA COUNTY Santa Rosa | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Redwood Adventist Academy Santa Rosa | 0.6 mi | — |
| REDWOOD ADVENTIST ACADEMY Santa Rosa | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Lattice Educational Services Santa Rosa | 1.3 mi | — |
| Mark West Charter Santa Rosa | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Morrice Schaefer Charter Santa Rosa | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| LATTICE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Santa Rosa | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Mark West Elementary Santa Rosa | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| North Valley School-Santa Rosa Santa Rosa | 1.7 mi | — |
| NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL Santa Rosa | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Jack London Elementary Santa Rosa | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| San Miguel Elementary Santa Rosa | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Spring Hills Christian Fulton | 1.5 mi | — |
| Pivot Charter School - North Bay Santa Rosa | 2.0 mi | 3.9 |
| PAIDEIA EDUCATIONAL HERITAGE Santa Rosa | 1.8 mi | — |
| Hilliard Comstock Middle Santa Rosa | 2.6 mi | 4.4 |
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
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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 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Newman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Newman High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cardinal Newman High School rank in CA?
Cardinal Newman High School ranks #1,535 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Cardinal Newman High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardinal Newman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cardinal Newman High School a private school?
Yes, Cardinal Newman High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cardinal Newman High School a religious school?
Cardinal Newman High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sonoma County
- Phone
- (707) 546-6470
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