Cathedral High School (New York City)

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Cathedral High School
Cathedral HS 350 East 56th Street jeh.jpg
Address
350 East 56th Street

Manhattan, New York
Coordinates40°45′28″N 73°57′51″W / 40.75778°N 73.96417°W / 40.75778; -73.96417Coordinates: 40°45′28″N 73°57′51″W / 40.75778°N 73.96417°W / 40.75778; -73.96417
Information
TypeCatholic School
MottoReligio · Mores · Cultura
(Religion · Behaviors · Culture)
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic
Established1905
StatusOpen
Sister schoolXavier High School, Cardinal Hayes High School, La Salle Academy, All Hallows’ High School
SuperintendentMichael J. Deegan
School code202
DeanChristine Civitano
AdministratorJohanna Castex-Velez
PrincipalMaria Spagnuolo
Grades9-12
GenderGirls
EnrollmentTACHS Exam (2019-2020)
Average class size25
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Blue and gold   
SloganBelong · Believe · Become
Athletics conferenceCHSAA
SportsBasketball (JV & V), lacrosse (V), soccer (V), softball (V), volleyball, Cheerleading, Cross country, Fencing,
MascotBear
Team nameBears[2]
RivalSt. Jean Baptiste High School
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
School feesRegistration: $200; Student & Book Fee: $800
Tuition$9,265
Athletic DirectorJoel Ildefonso
Websitewww.cathedralhs.org

Cathedral High School is an all-girls, private, Roman Catholic high school in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States. It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.

Background[]

The school was established in 1905 by the Sisters of Charity. It moved to its current location in 1973. Enrollment is open to young women of all cultures and faiths. There are plenty of college preparatory courses as well as AP classes such as calculus, biology, history, Spanish, English literature and physics. A course on religion is mandatory on an annual basis; however, the school accepts girls of all faiths.

Notable alumni[]

  • Lynda Baquero (born 1967), television news journalist with local station WNBC[3]
  • Ursula Burns (born 1958), president and CEO of Xerox[4]
  • Eileen Egan (1912–2000), journalist and peace activist[5]
  • Ninfa Segarra (born 1950), last President of the New York City Board of Education[6]

References[]

  1. ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Archived from the original on 2009-09-17. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
  2. ^ Bears
  3. ^ "Fall/Winter 2015 Cathedral Connection and Annual Report". Issuu. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
  4. ^ "1st black woman Xerox CEO". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
  5. ^ Eileen Egan: Pioneer of a Mission Archived 2010-06-17 at the Wayback Machine Catholic Relief Services
  6. ^ Wyatt, Edward (2001-04-05). "Woman in the News; Ideological Wanderer -- Ninfa Segarra". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-10-04.

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