Admissions Process
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Welcome to Cathedral High School
We invite you to prayerfully consider beginning the admissions process. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Director of Admissions, Mr. Dunn Estacio at [email protected].
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Steps To Apply
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Pray and Inquire
The following prayer was adapted from a prayer for God’s will by our patron saint, St. John Henry Newman. We encourage families to pray this prayer daily as they prepare to inquire about the unique Catholic education which Cathedral High School offers.Lord, who came into this world to do the Father’s will, not Thine own, give our family a true submission to the will of the Father. We believe, O Saviour, that Thou know just what is best for us. We believe that Thou love us, that Thou art all-wise in Thy Providence, and all-powerful in Thy protection. Thou hast bidden us put ourselves into Thy hands. We can ask nothing better than this, to be Thy care, not our own. We will wait on Thee for Thy guidance, and, on obtaining it, we will act upon it in simplicity and without fear. We know, O Lord, Thou wilt do Thy part towards us, as we, through Thy grace, desire to do our part towards Thee. And therefore now we cry out to Thee, and entreat Thee, that Thou wouldest keep us from following any will but Thine.
Amen.
Saint John Henry Newman, pray for us.
Please fill out our inquiry form so that our Director of Admissions can keep you up to date about prospective parent nights, open houses, and other fun events happening throughout the year.
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Spend Time With Us
Choosing a high school is an exciting family decision! While our applications are open, we would love to spend some time getting to know one another while sharing the vision and answering any questions you may have about seeking admission to a new high school. Come and spend some time with us.
Ask for a tour of our brand-new building. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Find out if Cathedral is a good fit for your family. If you have any questions in the process, feel free to contact our Director of Admissions, Dunn Estacio.
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Apply
Applications for Cathedral High School for the 2025-2026 academic school year will be open in the beginning of October. Please check back then or email Mr. Dunn Estacio at [email protected] to join our monthly newsletter.
After you have completed the application and paid the application fee, a new checklist on the same parent portal you created will generate, allowing you to continue to turn in the necessary douments for your application packet. These include:
- Application Form
- Math, English, and Administrator recommendations
- Transcripts for 3 previous years
- Student Essay
- ISEE scores (see below) or CLT if applicable for students from a classical school
Click here to download our records release form. Completed applications with all corresponding materials must be submitted to be considered for the first round of priority applicants.
After we have processed your application, a shadow day may be requested. Applications will continue to be accepted after the deadline as space allows.
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Entrance Exam
We require applicants complete the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the CLT as an alternative for those who have already taken it. ISEE tests can be taken at one of the approved testing locations.
Testing sites are found here: https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-registration/
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Interview
Once your application has been completed, and we have received all the required forms, the Admissions Office will contact you to schedule a family interview.
The interview will take place at the Cathedral High School, and we ask parents and prospective students to attend this interview.
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Tuition, Financial Aid, & Scholarships
Understanding that tuition assistance is a matter of importance for many Catholic families, we have an approach that is multi-tiered in order to help families make this opportunity possible and something they can plan for. We work with each individual family, collecting information through our FACTS Tuition Management system, then speaking with and talking to families to understand their unique circumstances. Following these steps, our school will determine what financial aid can be offered, what scholarships a particular student may be eligible for, and, finally, if there are other avenues for financial assistance, we know of that we can point them toward pursuing.
We understand that families need to plan for the future, not simply one year at a time, so our goal is to remain consistent with financial aid offerings for families through their time with us. Being a partnership, this is best achieved through mutual communication.
Tuition
At Cathedral, we serve prepared, qualified students who desire to attend our school. To that end, we want to work with parents to make tuition affordable, while still providing necessary compensation for our staff and faculty, as well as the up-keep of our beautiful, new building. With the beginning of an endowment fund restricted to tuition assistance, and the efforts of a robust capital campaign, Cathedral is able to work with families individually to determine levels of support.
Tuition for 2024-2025 is $21,091.Financial Aid
Cathedral uses FACTS, an online service to conduct a fair and confidential financial needs assessment for families that may require tuition assistance. FACTS provides an objective third-party recommendation that informs the financial aid decisions of the admissions committee. In addition to tuition awards, Cathedral also offers the Newman Scholarship for need, and the Sts. Peter and Paul Scholarship for merit. Other sources of tuition assistance may be available through your home parish and other Catholic organizations.To begin your FACTS application, please click here.
Scholarships
Newman Scholarship
St. John Henry Cardinal Newman's "Cor ad Cor Loquitor" forms the backbone of education at Cathedral. To learn in the Catholic tradition is to have trained the heart to be moved. Recipients of the Newman Scholarship have demonstrated openness to the 4 pillars of education at Cathedral: Sacred Worship, Sacred Wisdom, Sacred Art, and Sacred Music. This scholarship signifies Cathedral's confidence that the recipient will continue both in their openness to formation and pledge to the pursuit of wisdom.
Sts. Peter & Paul Scholarship
The Sts. Peter & Paul Scholarship is an acknowledgment of the academic excellence and potential of the recipient. It is a recognition of the well-crafted essay which was written in application for Cathedral High School as well as a recognition of the outstanding academic record which the recipient maintained before application. Reception of this scholarship is a commitment on Cathedral's part to continue the rigorous academic formation which the recipient has already begun.
Additionally, we offer multiple merit scholarship opportunities for families who may be interested. Click here to access our Cathedral High School Scholarship Guide. Most importantly, if a student is accepted at Cathedral High School, and he or she believe this is where God is calling him or her, then we are committed to work with each and every family to meet their financial needs.
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