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Cardinal Newman High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

West Palm Beach, FL

512 Spencer Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in West Palm Beach
  • 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Florida
  • Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2013–14

Cardinal Newman High School is a Catholic diocesan school in West Palm Beach, Florida, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 634 students and around 13 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic high schools in Florida. Enrollment has grown about 17% since 2013–14. The school is part of the Diocese of Palm Beach. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
634
Teachers
50 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 302 girls, 332 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic high schools in Florida (13 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 52% of Catholic high schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 33 Catholic high schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    540’13–14544’15–16544’17–18495’19–20550’21–22634’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    9166
    10161
    11172
    12135

    Student body

    White52%
    Hispanic or Latino32%
    Black11%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cardinal Newman High School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Cardinal Newman High School

    What grades does Cardinal Newman High School serve?

    Cardinal Newman High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Cardinal Newman High School?

    About 634 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cardinal Newman High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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