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#150 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 15% of private schools

Cardinal O'hara High School

High School · Tonawanda, NY

A private high school in Tonawanda, NY serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

39 OHARA RD, Tonawanda, NY 14150

  • 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 NY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment167
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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 NY

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Cardinal O'hara High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tonawanda), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,294

Median home value

$181,900

Median rent

$1,094/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White66.5%
Black21.0%
Hispanic6.0%
Asian3.0%
Two or More3.0%
Native American0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi29Compare →
Mount St. Mary AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3private9–121.0 mi246Compare →
Kenmore East Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.78–121.6 mi1,054Compare →
Kenmore West Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.58–121.8 mi1,276Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cardinal O'hara High School is listed in Tonawanda, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Cardinal O'hara High School

Cardinal O'hara High School is a private high school in Tonawanda, NY, serving approximately 167 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cardinal O'hara High School

What grades does Cardinal O'hara High School serve?

Cardinal O'hara High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cardinal O'hara High School?

Cardinal O'hara High School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal O'hara High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal O'hara High School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cardinal O'hara High School rank in NY?

Cardinal O'hara High School ranks #150 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Cardinal O'hara High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cardinal O'hara High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cardinal O'hara High School a private school?

Yes, Cardinal O'hara 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 O'hara High School a religious school?

Cardinal O'hara High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
167
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Erie County
Area population (ZIP 14150)
41,585
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
41.7
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 14150; 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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