Cardinal Newman School
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
Columbia, SC
2945 Alpine Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in South Carolina
- The largest Catholic school in Columbia
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2011–12
In Columbia, South Carolina, Cardinal Newman School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 562 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic high schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 32% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Charleston. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 562
- Teachers
- 52.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 258 girls, 304 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Charleston
- 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 69% of Catholic high schools nationwide (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 68% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cardinal Newman School whether it takes part.
- Parental refundable credit (exceptional needs children, ECENC) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Cardinal Newman School
What grades does Cardinal Newman School serve?
Cardinal Newman School serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend Cardinal Newman School?
About 562 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cardinal Newman School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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