LEADERSHIP COLLEGE LIFE Ready
LEADERSHIP COLLEGE LIFE Ready
Investing in YOU is our mission
Our mission, since our establishment in 1926, is to deliver a rigorous and holistic education that is available for all families, regardless of ability to pay.
THE MOST AFFORDABLE PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL IN BOSTON
100%
of admitted scholars are awarded the Cathedral Opportunity Scholarship: a 50% tuition grant. Plus, 97% of scholars receive additional financial assistance.
100%
college acceptance for over 20 years
$6M
in college scholarships earned by the Class of 2024
13
AP Courses
30+
athletic teams and extracurriculars
97%
students of color
11:1
student faculty ratio
Where you are seen, heard, and loved for who you are, and will be academically challenged to reach your full potential.
Karl Danso
Principal
“Here at Cathedral, we walk the walk. We talk about our scholars becoming leadership ready, college ready, and life ready. That is my number one goal: to ensure that our graduates leave Cathedral feeling prepared and confident for what’s ahead.”
Hijjah '25
Cathedral Student
“I’ve changed a lot since 7th grade. I have more confidence in my academics. Being here at Cathedral, my teachers have pushed me and have shown me that I am capable of high-level work. Winning another basketball championship has been very impactful for our team. We worked very hard, and it was a great feeling at the end of the season knowing we put our all out there and made history.”
Annaliese Woltornist
Fidelity Investments
“This summer, I had the pleasure of working with Cathedral students through the Fidelity summer internship program, and they truly impressed me. From the start, they approached their internships with a strong willingness to learn and committed to making the most of their time with us. By the end, they gained practical experience in a professional environment and a broadened network that will benefit them after the summer.”
Cattery Rodrigues
Cathedral Parent '24
“Cathedral High School holds a special place in my heart as a loving and caring mother of an exceptional student. The school’s unwavering commitment to fostering a nurturing environment has not only shaped my child’s academic and athletic journey but has also embraced his uniqueness, allowing him to bloom into a confident and compassionate individual. Cathedral goes beyond education; it creates a familial bond where my child feels seen, heard, and encouraged to reach their fullest potential.”
Kate Zenobio
MATH TEACHER
“My AP Calculus enrollment has nearly doubled over the past two years. This is a testament to how Cathedral scholars strive for academic excellence and how we, as a school, are committed to increasing opportunities for scholars to challenge themselves. Through an academically rigorous curriculum, scholars not only learn content standards, but they also develop vital skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance that prepare them for college and beyond.”
Ta’Qaire '26
CATHEDRAL STUDENT
“Cathedral is really a place that pushes me to be my best, academically, athletically, and as a person. I am so glad that I chose to come to Cathedral. I would not have had the same experiences had I gone to another school. I feel at home here, yet I am challenged to rise above my own expectations of myself. I know I will be ready to tackle what’s next.”
Tom Wilson '87
CATHEDRAL ALUM AND TEACHER
“I am a proud alum of the class of 1987 and a current teacher here at Cathedral High School. Coming from Dorchester, I understood the immense value Cathedral brought to my life and the lives of my classmates. I am a testament to the power of a Cathedral education and I am so glad to now have a role in providing a transformational education to the next generation of Cathedral scholars.”
Faculty committed to your success, a rigorous curriculum, and motivating programs – all in a supportive environment and diverse community.
Middle School
Our distinct middle school program nurtures young scholars, preparing them to enter high school with confidence and excitement to take advantage of all the opportunities at their fingertips.
High School
With 13 AP courses, internship opportunities, and championship athletics, Cathedral High School prepares scholars to become leadership ready, college ready, and life ready.
Boston is our classroom
Cathedral’s prime South End location opens a world of opportunities for our scholars. Excursions connect classroom learning to the real world, internships provide hands-on experience and open scholars’ eyes to career possibilities, and networking opportunities create meaningful connections that help our scholars succeed beyond high school.