Cathedral Catholic High School

Cathedral Catholic High School is a co-ed Catholic college preparatory school in San Diego, CA, founded in 1957. Serving grades 9-12, it has an enrollment of 1,612 students and 103 classroom teachers, with 70% holding advanced degrees. The mission focuses on preparing graduates to live out their faith and build the Kingdom through a curriculum centered on faith, knowledge, character, and responsibility.

The school offers specialized support for students with learning differences, including programs for processing or reading disorders, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities or delays. Beyond core special education offerings, Cathedral provides a rigorous academic program with extensive dual enrollment, honors, and AP courses across subjects like calculus, psychology, biology, and art. The environment is student-centered, fostering collaborative growth and mutual support between students, parents, and faculty.

Admissions are rolling with a deadline of January 25, managed by Elizabeth Tysor and Matt Cordes. Tuition is $20,100 per year. The school is nonsectarian in its academic approach but firmly Catholic in its identity, offering a diverse community of 32% students of color. Families interested in the school's specific accommodations, IEP support, or campus life are encouraged to contact the admissions office at (858) 523-4000 or visit cathedralcatholic.org.