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Cardinal Spellman High School

738 Court St Brockton, MA 02302

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $21,600
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 10 / Apr. 30
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $21,600
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 10 / Apr. 30
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cardinal Spellman High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
'Sequere Deum' - 'Follow God'

Student Body

Total Students
503 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform
Number of AP Courses
23 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 10 / Apr. 30
Yearly Tuition Cost
College Acceptance Rate
99%
Admissions Director
Erika Higgins
Admissions Associate
Eileen Brooks
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Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Active MindsAppalachia Service Project
Book ClubCreative Writing Club
Dance TeamDigital Photography
Media ClubMission Trip
Mock TrialModel UN


Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Club

School Notes

  • Cardinal Spellman High School, a Catholic, coed, college preparatory school in the Archdiocese of Boston, is dedicated to providing opportunities for our students to maximize their potential within a Catholic environment.
  • A Spellman education strives to prepare our young men and women to achieve academic success, to embrace Gospel values, to respect themselves and others and to be of service to their community, to their Church and to the world.
  • Cardinal Spellman High School, a Catholic, coed, college preparatory school in the Archdiocese of Boston, is dedicated to providing opportunities for our students to maximize their potential within a Catholic environment.
  • A Spellman education strives to prepare our young men and women to achieve academic success, to embrace Gospel values, to respect themselves and others and to be of service to their community, to their Church and to the world.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cardinal Spellman High School cost?
Cardinal Spellman High School's tuition is approximately $21,600 for private students.
What sports does Cardinal Spellman High School offer?
Cardinal Spellman High School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Cardinal Spellman High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is Cardinal Spellman High School's ranking?
Cardinal Spellman High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Cardinal Spellman High School?
The application deadline for Cardinal Spellman High School is Jan. 10 / Apr. 30.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (6 reviews)
5  
Cardinal Spellman works to create an inclusive environment for students. This is a college prep school so there are plenty of opportunities to be a well-rounded student. My daughter is a student-athlete who is fairly social and she did very well there with multiple college offers. They also did a great job at keeping in-class learning during the pandemic. This really helped these students continue to really learn. The staff does a great job.
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5  
The best decision I've ever made was to send my kids to this school. They loved their time here. When looking for a college, they picked one that had a reputation of being as close to Spellman as possible. The teachers are great, all the office employees, guidance, principal, and president are special people. They treat the kids great and are very considerate of the kids. My kids have gone to Catholic school all their life but Cardinal Spellman really got them more involved in their religion. The masses and choir are amazing. Everyone I have ever met that went there only has great things to say.
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5  
We could not have picked a better place for our daughter to attend high school! CSHS is home - the environment is so welcoming and spirit-filled and it is evident from the day you walk in the door for open house! There are so many opportunities to get involved at Spellman - our daughter has excelled academically and taken part in service projects and trips, athletics and extra-curricular activities. Teachers and administration take time to get to know the students and make them feel valued and heard. Simply the best!
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5  
I am a grandparent of a Cardinal Spellman HS student and I am so impressed with the quality of education my grandson is receiving. The most impressive piece of his education is the spiritual aspect. At some point in everyone's life we face challenges and to understand that God is reachable and real is the most powerful force on earth.
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5  
My daughter graduated 4 years ago received an education that prepared her for college. This was obvious to me when as a freshman in college, she noticed other students not as fully prepared as she was for their college academic experience. My son is now an incoming senior at CSHS and I feel confident that he will be fully prepared, academically, spiritually and emotionally when he graduates to continue on with his college education.
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5  
Cardinal Spellman High School gave the the educational foundation that I would not have been able to receive in any other school. The faculty challenged me academically, providing me with knowledge and confidence to carry with me to the collegiate level. I would not be where I am today without the education that I received at Spellman. Cardinal Spellman educates the whole student. They taught me the value of a great education, time management through sports and activities, and the importance of giving back to your community.
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The average private school tuition in Plymouth County, MA is $21,625 for elementary schools and $27,877 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Plymouth County, MA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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