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#250 of 478 private schools in IN
Cathedral High School
High School · Indianapolis, IN
A private high school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades 9th – 12th.
5225 E 56TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46226
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 IN.
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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 IN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Cathedral High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 11Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,086
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrival AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Geo Next Generation AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 8–12 | 2.0 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Hoosier College and Career AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 784 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 2,417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cathedral High School is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cathedral High School
Cathedral High School is a private high school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 1,072 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cathedral High School
What grades does Cathedral High School serve?
Cathedral High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cathedral High School?
Cathedral High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,072 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cathedral High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cathedral High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cathedral High School rank in IN?
Cathedral High School ranks #250 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Cathedral High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cathedral High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cathedral High School a private school?
Yes, Cathedral 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 High School a religious school?
Cathedral High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 968-7324
- Area population (ZIP 46226)
- 45,640
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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