Historic Catholic co-ed school in Columbia, SC (grades 7-12) supporting ASD, Dyslexia, and ADHD with college prep curriculum
Cardinal Newman School is a historic, co-ed Catholic institution founded in 1858, offering a college-preparatory education for grades 7 through 12 in Columbia, SC. As a diocesan school, it emphasizes strong academics, service, and traditional Christian values within a safe, structured environment. The school explicitly supports students with learning differences, including those with ASD, Dyslexia, cognitive challenges, and ADD/ADHD, while maintaining a diverse student body of 26% students of color.
With 563 students and 59 teachers, the school offers an average class size of 22 and a 64% faculty with advanced degrees. Cardinal Newman provides extensive support for special needs through individualized learning programs and AP courses across all subjects. The curriculum challenges students to achieve personal excellence, fostering self-discipline, integrity, and responsibility alongside rigorous academic preparation.
Admissions are rolling with no deadline, managed by Director Michelle Holbrook. Families interested in the school's specific accommodations for special needs, tuition details, or campus life should contact (803) 782-2814 or visit cnhs.org. The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
At a Glance
Grades7-12
Students563
Class Size22:1 ratio
Tuition$11,000
Est.1858
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS), The South Carolina Independent School Association
School Information
| Year Founded | 1858 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,000 |
| Tuition Notes | www.cnhs.org |
| Total Students | 563 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64 |
| Average Class Size | 22 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Michelle Holbrook |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 26 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Downs SyndromeASDDyslexiaCognitive challenges
Advanced Courses
An Honors currciulum in EnglishMathScience and Social Studies offered in all grade levels.
AP Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP English Literature and CompositionAP European HistoryAP French LanguageAP MacroeconomicsAP Spanish LanguageAP StatisticsAP US Government and PoliticsAP US History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Equestrian · Football · Golf · Riflery · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Winter Track · Wrestling · Show More (3) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Alpha Theta · Art Club · Beta Club · Book Club · Campus Ministry · Chess Club · Drama · French Club · Kairos Retreats · Key Club · Men's Discernment Club · National Honor Society · Pep Club · Prom Committee · Quiz Bowl · Quiz Bowl Team · Retreat Team · Spanish Club · Student Council · Students for Life · Women's Discernment Club · Show More (5) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Band Program · Choirs |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · The South Carolina Independent School Association |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | www.cnhs.org/academics/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1153 |
| Average ACT Score | 22 |
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