Cardinal Newman High School vs. Sonoma Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Cardinal Newman High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Sonoma Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Student Body
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Extra-curric.
Overview
Cardinal Newman is a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young men and women.
At Cardinal Newman, we educate the whole person-mind, body, and spirit-grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ and a commitment to faith, learning, leadership, and service.
We challenge every student to discover their strengths, pursue their highest potential, and use their talents to make a positive difference in the world.
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Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1964
2001
Students Body
Total Students
543 students
335 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
151
80
Grade 10 Students
158
90
Grade 11 Students
109
86
Grade 12 Students
125
79
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
53%
85%
Average Class Size
22
16
Number of AP Classes
17
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
List of Courses Offered
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Average SAT score
1205
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Average ACT score
22
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / Mar. 15 / rolling
Nov. 1 / Jan. 10
Tuition Cost
$23,400
$56,580
Tuition Notes
- Choice of payment plans
- Tuition Assistance Available
Tuition fees includes daily lunch program, textbooks and materials, intersession, dances and social activities, yearbook, cap and gown, and more!
We have a financial aid program that is designed to help families with the cost of tuition and is based on demonstrated financial need. We award nearly $3.5 million in financial aid each year. Awards may range from 5-95% of tuition.
% on Financial Aid
36%
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,050
$27,000
Acceptance Rate
92%
92%
Admissions Director
Andrew Cassetta
Kim Eber
Admissions Associate
Colleen Mahoney
Luc Martin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ASB (Leadership)Baking/Cooking
Campus MinistryCar Club
Christian OutreachCornhole Club
Culture ClubEngineering
French ClubLibrary
Math ClubMedical Club
Mock TrialModel UN
Sneaker ClubSVdP (St. Vincent de Paul Youth Conference)
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts AliveDance
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain BikingSkateboarding
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admission All-StarsAffinity Groups
Book ClubChess Club
Debate TeamFRC Robotics Team
Marketing & Communications InternshipQSA-Queer Straight Alliance
Speech TeamStudent Leadership Council
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber EnsembleChamber Singers
Jazz EnsembleRock Band
Strings EnsembleTheater Production
Tri-M Music Honors Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness