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#766 of 992 private schools in NY

Cathedral High School

High School

350 E 56TH ST, New York, NY 10022

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

489

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

5.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

489

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

5.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#766 of 992

In New York

#110 of 118

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About Cathedral High School

Cathedral High School is a private high school in New York, NY. Cathedral High School serves approximately 489 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Cathedral High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #766 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.5 pts below NY schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

Cathedral 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 High School compares to 148 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

This School

11.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

489

This School

521

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 62.2% vs 0%

Black 20.9% vs 0%

Asian 5.7% vs 0%

White 3.3% vs 0%

Cathedral High School New York Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Cathedral High School (this school)	—	489	16:1	5.5
ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL	0.1 mi	1,485	15.3:1	7.8
TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL	0.6 mi	446	12.7:1	8.5
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL	0.6 mi	406	12.7:1	6.0
URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL	0.6 mi	128	9.8:1	6.0
MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	0.6 mi	376	17.1:1	4.1
JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS HIGH SCHOOL	1.0 mi	292	11.7:1	6.8
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL	1.0 mi	540	15.9:1	8.7
REPERTORY COMPANY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEATRE ARTS	1.1 mi	215	9.8:1	7.7
UNITY CENTER FOR URBAN TECHNOLOGIES	1.2 mi	266	14:1	8.5
MURRAY HILL ACADEMY	1.2 mi	239	10.9:1	7.7
MANHATTAN ACADEMY FOR ARTS AND LANGUAGES	1.2 mi	313	12.5:1	6.5
PS 35	1.2 mi	230	4.7:1	5.9
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL	1.3 mi	515	15.1:1	6.1
URBAN ASSEMBLY GATEWAY SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY	1.5 mi	418	12.7:1	8.3
STEPHEN T MATHER BUILDING ARTS AND CRAFTMANSHIP HIGH SCHOOL	1.5 mi	358	9.4:1	7.5
BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL	1.5 mi	431	11.3:1	6.8
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES	1.5 mi	1,053	14:1	7.5
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL	1.5 mi	265	11:1	6.1
SATELLITE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL	1.6 mi	114	10.4:1	6.3
BARUCH COLLEGE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL	1.6 mi	472	13.5:1	8.6

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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 NY.

Classroom Attention

C 3.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,116

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 56%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 489

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 62.2%

Black 20.9%

Two or More 7.4%

Asian 5.7%

White 3.3%

Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

350 E 56TH ST, New York, NY 10022

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cathedral High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE BEEKMAN SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NY New York	0.0 mi	24	—
ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	1,485	7.8
PS 59 BEEKMAN HILL INTERNATIONAL New York	0.1 mi	515	7.2
CHILDREN'S ACADEMY New York	0.3 mi	59	7.9
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-PS 267 New York	0.4 mi	362	8.6
THE BEEKMAN SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	57	7.0
THE FAMILY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	30	6.0
ST VINCENT FERRER HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	373	6.3
PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON New York	0.5 mi	534	8.6
THE BROWNING SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	460	8.1
TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	446	8.5
ELLA BAKER SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	327	7.8
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	406	6.0
MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	376	4.1
URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	128	6.0
RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	125	7.2
LYCEUM KENNEDY FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	153	6.8
LYCEUM KENNEDY JAPANESE SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	160	8.4
MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS New York	0.8 mi	218	6.9
PS/IS 78 Long Island City	1.0 mi	759	7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10022 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$171,038

Median Home Value

$1,116,700

Median Rent

$2,928/mo

Population

34,340

College Educated

83.6%

Homeownership

48.4%

Avg Commute

26.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

47.1

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DANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Dansville, NY	629	5.5
DONALD H CRANE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Westmoreland, NY	379	5.5
HARVEST COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL New York, NY	401	5.5
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx, NY	345	5.5
PAVILION JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Pavilion, NY	315	5.5
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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 489 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cathedral High School is 16:1. 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 NY?

Cathedral High School ranks #766 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Cathedral High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cathedral High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cathedral High School a private school?

Yes, Cathedral High School is a private all-girls 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.

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Bike Score: 80 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 489
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Teachers (FTE): 31
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 688-1545

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