Below Average

#1677 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Cathedral Catholic High School

High School

5555 DEL MAR HEIGHTS RD, San Diego, CA 92130

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,612

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

4.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

1,612

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

4.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,677 of 1,787

In San Diego

#56 of 56

public schools

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About Cathedral Catholic High School

Cathedral Catholic High School is a private high school in San Diego, CA. Cathedral Catholic High School serves approximately 1,612 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Cathedral Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,677 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares2.0 pts below CA schools

4.5

This school 4.5 · Below Average
CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Cathedral Catholic 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.

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How Cathedral Catholic High School compares to 70 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

This School

21.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,612

This School

804

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.5

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 50.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 13.3% vs 0%

Asian 5.1% vs 0%

Black 1.4% vs 0%

Cathedral Catholic High School San Diego Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Cathedral Catholic High School (this school)	—	1,612	15.7:1	4.5
Westview High	3.1 mi	2,186	26:1	7.9
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego	4.1 mi	1,443	33.6:1	4.7
Mt. Carmel High	4.6 mi	1,831	23.5:1	8.0
Mira Mesa High	4.8 mi	2,228	26.5:1	7.8
Del Norte High	6.0 mi	2,564	25.1:1	8.4
Scripps Ranch High	6.3 mi	1,920	26.7:1	8.7
University City High	6.8 mi	1,505	24.3:1	8.6
Poway to Palomar Middle College High	7.8 mi	81	16.2:1	—
Rancho Bernardo High	8.2 mi	2,278	25.6:1	7.2
Madison High	9.0 mi	848	20.2:1	6.0
John Muir Language Academy	9.4 mi	277	21.3:1	5.0
San Diego Mission Academy	9.7 mi	182	22.8:1	3.6
Mt. Everest Academy	9.7 mi	205	18.6:1	9.2
High Tech High Mesa	10.0 mi	431	20.5:1	5.4
Clairemont High	10.4 mi	813	19.4:1	6.0
Riley/New Dawn	10.5 mi	164	8.2:1	5.8
Canyon Hills High	10.8 mi	1,236	22.9:1	6.7
Whittier K-12	10.8 mi	71	10.1:1	3.5
San Diego Metro Career and Tech	10.9 mi	112	11.2:1	6.9
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology	11.0 mi	240	20:1	8.3

Showing 20 of 70 schools. View all schools in San Diego

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,134

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 66%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

D 1.2 / 10

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Enrollment 1,612

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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)

White 50.6%

Two or More 25.4%

Hispanic 13.3%

Asian 5.1%

Pacific Islander 4.0%

Black 1.4%

Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5555 DEL MAR HEIGHTS RD, San Diego, CA 92130

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cathedral Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Canyon Crest Academy (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Encinitas), which scores notably higher. Another option is Torrey Pines High (rated 6.9/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Encinitas), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CAL COAST ACADEMY (rated 6.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Sycamore Ridge San Diego	0.4 mi	385	7.6
Ashley Falls Elementary San Diego	0.5 mi	357	8.4
Solana Ranch Elementary San Diego	0.7 mi	512	9.4
Canyon Crest Academy Encinitas	0.7 mi	2,183	8.3
Pacific Trails Middle Encinitas	0.9 mi	980	8.3
Amazing Grace online School San Diego	1.1 mi	30	—
Torrey Pines High Encinitas	1.4 mi	2,644	6.9
Carmel Creek Elementary San Diego	1.5 mi	324	9.1
CAL COAST ACADEMY San Diego	1.7 mi	55	6.5
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY San Diego	1.7 mi	271	7.2
Del Mar Pines School San Diego	1.6 mi	150	—
DEL MAR PINES SCHOOL San Diego	1.6 mi	156	6.9
Pacific Sky San Diego	1.6 mi	363	9.3
Solana Pacific Elementary San Diego	1.8 mi	422	9.0
Diegueno Country School Rancho Santa Fe	2.1 mi	150	—
DIEGUENO COUNTRY SCHOOL Rancho Santa Fe	2.1 mi	150	6.6
Carmel Valley Middle Encinitas	2.0 mi	700	8.3
Carmel Del Mar Elementary San Diego	2.0 mi	583	9.3
Sage Canyon San Diego	2.3 mi	478	9.0
Ocean Air San Diego	2.3 mi	493	9.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$201,731

Median Home Value

$1,602,800

Median Rent

$3,289/mo

Population

59,768

College Educated

81.4%

Homeownership

62%

Avg Commute

22.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

39.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Crescent View West Public Charter Fresno, CA	1,580	4.5
JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL San Juan Capistrano, CA	1,291	4.5
Mira Monte High Bakersfield, CA	2,170	4.5
BISHOP AMAT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL La Puente, CA	1,019	4.6
C4L ACADEMY Irvine, CA	1,073	4.6
El Cajon Valley High El Cajon, CA	1,672	4.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cathedral Catholic High School

What grades does Cathedral Catholic High School serve?

Cathedral Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cathedral Catholic High School?

Cathedral Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,612 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cathedral Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cathedral Catholic High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cathedral Catholic High School rank in CA?

Cathedral Catholic High School ranks #1,677 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Cathedral Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cathedral Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cathedral Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Cathedral Catholic 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 Cathedral Catholic High School a religious school?

Cathedral Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 32 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 19 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 1,612
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 103
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.3 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: San Diego County
Phone: (858) 523-4000

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