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#1124 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Cardinal Gibbons High School

High School

2900 NE 47TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,036

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

5.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

1,036

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

5.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,124 of 1,462

In Fort Lauderdale

#14 of 25

public schools

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About Cardinal Gibbons High School

Cardinal Gibbons High School is a private high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Cardinal Gibbons High School serves approximately 1,036 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Cardinal Gibbons High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,124 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
FL avg 5.7

What Parents Should Know

Cardinal Gibbons 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 Cardinal Gibbons High School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

This School

14.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,036

This School

876

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 22.5% vs 0%

Black 14.6% vs 0%

Asian 1% vs 0%

Cardinal Gibbons High School Fort Lauderdale Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Cardinal Gibbons High School (this school)	—	1,036	14.2:1	5.4
LAKEWOOD RANCH PREPARATORY ACADEMY	2.3 mi	1,270	18.1:1	—
FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL	3.1 mi	2,182	22.5:1	6.5
DILLARD 6-12	5.2 mi	2,199	20.7:1	3.6
BROWARD DETENTION CENTER	5.6 mi	76	—:1	5.7
WINGATE OAKS CENTER	6.0 mi	120	7.1:1	6.1
STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL	6.1 mi	1,328	21.1:1	3.9
SEAGULL SCHOOL	7.0 mi	147	10.5:1	6.2
WHIDDON RODGERS EDUCATION CENTER	7.0 mi	515	15.1:1	5.8
PINE RIDGE ALTERNATIVE CENTER	8.0 mi	43	3.6:1	5.5

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 FL.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.9 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Enrollment 1,036

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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 FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 53.6%

Hispanic 22.5%

Black 14.6%

Two or More 8.0%

Asian 1.0%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2900 NE 47TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cardinal Gibbons High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. FLORANADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARK'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Oakland Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Lauderdale, see our Fort Lauderdale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	0.3 mi	169	6.3
SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	0.8 mi	103	7.3
WESTMINSTER ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale	0.9 mi	849	6.1
KLA SCHOOL OF FORT LAUDERDALE Fort Lauderdale	1.1 mi	6	—
FLORANADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.3 mi	739	9.2
ST MARK'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Oakland Park	1.6 mi	324	7.6
EXCELSIOR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Pompano Beach	1.8 mi	1	—
HI TECH KIDZ KOLLEGE Pompano Beach	1.9 mi	48	6.5
MCNAB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pompano Beach	2.1 mi	573	6.6
NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL Oakland Park	1.9 mi	1,589	3.5
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Oakland Park	1.9 mi	38	6.3
JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL Oakland Park	2.0 mi	762	3.9
OAKLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oakland Park	2.0 mi	548	5.3
ST COLEMAN SCHOOL Pompano Beach	2.1 mi	421	5.9
NORTH ANDREWS GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oakland Park	2.2 mi	754	5.8
LAKEWOOD RANCH PREPARATORY ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale	2.3 mi	1,270	—
FUVIS LEARNING CENTER Oakland Park	2.3 mi	2	—
MILLENNIUM LEADERSHIP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC Oakland Park	2.3 mi	36	5.0
LITTLE FLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Wilton Manors	2.5 mi	34	5.2
CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pompano Beach	2.7 mi	741	6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33308 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,413

Median Home Value

$536,900

Median Rent

$1,850/mo

Population

27,261

College Educated

55.6%

Homeownership

70.7%

Avg Commute

26.5 min

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Median Age

57.2

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BISHOP VEROT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Fort Myers, FL	745	5.4
DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL Lake Alfred, FL	812	5.4
NORTH MARION HIGH SCHOOL Citra, FL	1,259	5.4
SUWANNEE HIGH SCHOOL Live Oak, FL	1,202	5.4
HARDEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Wauchula, FL	1,335	5.5
PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL Pensacola, FL	1,205	5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cardinal Gibbons High School

What grades does Cardinal Gibbons High School serve?

Cardinal Gibbons High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cardinal Gibbons High School?

Cardinal Gibbons High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Gibbons High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Gibbons High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cardinal Gibbons High School rank in FL?

Cardinal Gibbons High School ranks #1,124 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Cardinal Gibbons High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cardinal Gibbons High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cardinal Gibbons High School a private school?

Yes, Cardinal Gibbons 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 Gibbons High School a religious school?

Cardinal Gibbons High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 31 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 36 Some Transit
Bike Score: 42 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 1,036
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 73
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Broward County
Phone: (954) 491-2900

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