Cathedral’s emphasis on next-generation learning and commitment to personal growth ensures that her graduates are prepared to go anywhere, achieve anything, and confidently embrace whatever the future brings.
ACCREDITATION
Cathedral is accredited by the State of Indiana and the Lumen Catholic Accreditation Program.
ENROLLMENT
There are 1,114 students in grades 9 through 12 from Marion County and its 12 surrounding counties. Students attended approximately 164 different schools before entering Cathedral. Of the 1,114 students, 41 percent are students of color and 65 percent are Catholic.
FACULTY
104 faculty members with 56 percent having advanced degrees. The average student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
EXCELLENCE
Cathedral is a four-time recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Award,the 2024 Indiana Department of Education Excellence in Academic Gains Grant, and the AP Platinum and AP Access Awards.
MISSION
Cathedral, a premier Catholic high school in the Holy Cross tradition, transforms the hearts and minds of a diverse group of students to have the competence to see and the courage to act.
VISION
Cathedral will be the Catholic high school of the future, providing the best possible education for the individual student with a firm foundation in Holy Cross values.
Robert Bridges, PhD, President
Mark Matthews, Principal
Brett Blondi, Vice Principal for Academic Support
Leanne Applegate, Vice Principal for Academics
Ed Freije, Dean of Students
Beth Brandes, School Counselor
Kristina Busack, School Counselor
Myra Mariani, School Counselor
Jodi Monroe, School Counselor
Jenny Myers, School Counselor
Kathy Pivonka, College and Career Coordinator
Gretchen Watko, Language Support Program Counselor
Jordan Fox, Social Worker
Aly Weaver, Social Worker
Christena Wilkerson, Mental Health Counselor
Academics
There are 11 academic departments providing more than 180 course offerings. Three instructional levels are offered – honors, academic, and college preparatory – as well as honors-level independent study in nearly all disciplines. In addition, Cathedral’s renowned Learning Support Program provides high-quality special education and related services, that reflect our Holy Cross values.
Advanced Placement Program
Cathedral offers 32 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including AP Capstone featuring AP Seminar and AP Research.
AP Exams: 526 students took 1,202 exams and 65% earned a score of 3 or higher. Cathedral requires all students enrolled in an AP class to take the AP exam.
Cathedral’s AP Program
By The Numbers
29 AP Capstone Diplomas
61 AP Scholars
33 AP Scholars with Honor
67 AP Scholars with Distinction
Due to Cathedral’s dedication to her mission and well-rounded curriculum in all disciplines, including religion and service, students are not able to take advantage of all AP offerings.
Programs of Distinction
St. André Service Project: Students combine their passions with the needs of the world by planning and completing a service project over the course of their junior and senior year. All students are required to complete a St. André Service project.
J-Term: Five days in which students participate, earn college credit, and explore academic and cultural interests in a wide varety of local, domestic, and international opportunities.
Peer Ministry: Juniors complete an application and interview for this distinguished program. Selected qualified applicants serve as mentors to the freshmen class.
96% of the Class of 2025 successfully completed a Dual Credit or AP Class
Students are required to obtain the following 50 credits
One credit equals the successful completion of one semester of course work.
Biology 2
Composition 1
Economics 1
English 8
Fine Arts 2
Government 1
Health Education 1
Mathematics 8
Other Electives 3
Physical Education 2
Religion 8
Science Electives 4
U.S. History 2
World History 2
World Languages 4 Speech or Debate 1
COURSES OFFERED
B usiness
Accounting Fundamentals
Chris Beaty ‘00 Entrepreneurship Class
Intro to Business 101 (Dual Credit)
Personal Financial Responsibility
Preparing for College & Careers
Principals of Marketing (Dual Credit)
English
AP English Language/Composition
AP Literature/Composition
AP Research
AP Seminar
Composition
Debate
English 9, 10, 11, 12
English Composition (Dual Credit)
Introduction to Literature (Dual Credit)
Journalism
Public Speaking (Dual Credit)
Speech
Student Media - Broadcast
Student Media - Yearbook
Student Media - Newspaper
Fine Arts
Advanced Technical Theatre
Advanced 2D Art I, II
Advanced 3D Art I, II
AP Drawing
AP Music Theory
AP Studio Art: 2D I, II
AP Studio Art: 3D I, II
Applied Music: Independent Study
Ceramics I, II, III
Concert Choir
Concert & Marching Band
Drawing I, II, III
Graphic Design I, II
Irish Adrenaline: Show Choir
Jazz Ensemble
Music Theory
Orchestra
Photography I: Digital
Photgraphy II: Advanced Digital
Piano/Electric Keyboard I, II
GRADING SCALE AND GPA
Technical Theatre I, II, III
Theatre Arts: Intro to Acting
Mathematics
Algebra I, II
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Precalculus
AP Statistics
Finite Math (Dual Credit)
Geometry
Precalculus: Algebra
Precalculus: Trigonometry
Physical Education/Health
Advanced Female Strength Training
Advanced Strength Training
Female Strength Training
Health & Wellness
Physical Education I, II
Strength Training
Yoga & Meditation
Religion
Catholic Social Teaching
Christian Initiation I, II
Comparative Religion
Faith in Films
Holy Cross Servant Leadership
Moral Issues (Dual Credit)
Peer Catechesis to Christian Initiation I, II
Peer Ministry
Religion 9, 10
Religion and Politics
Science and Religion
Science
Anatomy & Physiology I, II, III
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics I, II
Biology
Chemistry I
Chemistry II - Organic Chemistry
Earth Science 100 (Dual Credit)
Environmental Science
The grade point average is computed by dividing the total grade points each semester by the number of classes taken that carry grade points. Courses not taken at Cathedral High School are not included in this computation. The honors and academic courses, which are significantly more demanding, are weighted (see right).
Class of 2025
Average GPA: 3.88
Median GPA: 3.95
GPA Range: 2.33 - 4.56
Forensic Science
Integrated Chemistry-Physics
Physics I
Science Research, Independent Study
Sports, Exercise & Health Science
Zoology
Social Studies
AP African American Studies
AP Art History
AP European History
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Psychology
AP US Government & Politics
AP US History
AP World History
American History I, II (Dual Credit)
Economics
Intro to Government & Political Science (Dual Credit)
Psychology
US Government
US History
World History & Civilization
STEM
AP Computer Science Principles
Civil Air Patrol
Computing Foundations for a Digital Age
Engineering Essentials I, II
Introduction to Engineering I, II
World Languages
American Sign Language I, II, III
AP Spanish Language & Culture
French I, II, III
French III, IV (Dual Credit)
German I, II, III, IV
Heritage Spanish I
Latin I, II, III
Latin IV (Dual Credit)
Spanish I, II, III
Spanish III, IV (Dual Credit)
Cathedral High School does not rank its students.
EVERYWHERE STARTS AT CATHEDRAL
Class of 2025 Honors
• 100% college acceptance
• 35 Scholar-Athletes signed to play their sport in college
• 6 Gold Medals won by our musicians at ISSMA
• 4 National Commended Students
• 3 National Merit Finalists
• 3 Eagle Scouts
• 2 appointments to the United States Naval Academy (*11 military appointments in the past 5 years)
• 2 students attending Ivy League schools
The Class of 2025 was accepted to the following unversities (attending universities in bold):
