Cathedral High School School Profile Cathedral’s emphasis on next-generation learning and commitment to developing the individual means Cathedral grads can go anywhere, achieve anything, and be ready for whatever the future brings. Cathedral serves 1,100 students from Central Indiana. Of the 1,100 students, 41 percent are students of color and 65 percent are Catholic. Cathedral is accredited by the State of Indiana and the Lumen Catholic Accreditation Program.
Advanced Placement Program Cathedral offers 28 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including AP Capstone featuring AP Seminar and AP Research.
Cathedral’s AP Program By The Numbers Cathedral is an AP Platinum School
22 AP Capstone Diplomas 69 AP Scholars
26 AP Scholars with Honor 81 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 by exploring academic and cultural interests in a wide variety 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.
Academic Leadership Principal Mark Matthews Vice Principal for Academic Support Brett Blondi Vice Principal for Academics Leanne Applegate School & College Counselors Kristina Busack Ralston Evans Danny Goggans Myra Mariani Jodi Monroe Jenny Myers Gretchen Watko College and Career Coordinator Kathy Pivonka
Cathedral By The Numbers
22 - Dual credit classes offered 100% pass rate on AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Chemistry, and AP Calculus BC exams Class of 2026 Achieved: 100% college acceptance 6 National Commended Students 2 National Merit Finalists Appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Military Academy 1 Indiana Academic All-Star
Graduation Requirements Students are required to obtain the following 50 credits. Biology - 2 Physical Education - 2 Chemistry or Physics - 2 Religion - 8 Economics - 1 Science Electives - 2 English - 10 U.S. Government - 1 Fine Arts - 2 U.S. History - 2 Health Education - 1 World History - 2 Mathematics - 8 World Languages - 4 Other Electives - 3 5225 E 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226 | School Code: 151660
Courses Offered Business Accounting Fundamentals Intro to Business (Dual Credit) Intro to Entrepreneurship: Honoring Chris Beaty ‘00 Personal Financial Responsibility Preparing for College & Careers Principles of Marketing (Dual Credit)
Physical Education/Health Advanced Female Strength Training Advanced Strength Training Female Strength Training Health & Wellness Education Physical Education I Strength Training Yoga & Meditation
English Adv. Speech & Communication (Dual Credit) AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition AP Research AP Seminar Composition Debate English Composition (Dual Credit) Intro to Literature (Dual Credit) English 9, 10, 11, 12 Journalism Speech Student Media: Broadcasting & Production Student Media: Yearbook
Religion Catholic Social Teaching Christian Initiation I, II Comparative Relgions Faith in Films Holy Cross Servant Leadership Moral Issues (Dual Credit) Peer Catechesis for Chrstian Initiation I, II Peer Ministry Formation & Practicum Religion 9, 10 Religion and Politics Science and Religion
Fine Arts Advanced Technical Theatre Advanced 2D Art I, II Advanced 3D Art I, II AP Music Theory AP Studio Art & Design Applied Music: Independent Study Ceramics I, II, III Concert Choir Concert & Marching Band Drawing I, II Graphic Design I, II Irish Adrenaline: Show Choir Jazz Ensemble Music Theory & Composition Orchestra Painting Photography I, II Piano/Electric Keyboard I, II Technical Theatre I, II, III, IV Theatre Arts: Intro to Acting Mathematics Algebra I, II AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Precalculus AP Statistics Geometry Precalculus
STEM & Engineering AP Computer Science Principles Computing Foundations Engineering Essentials I, II Intro to Engineering Design I, II Intro to Civil Air Patrol World Languages American Sign Language I, II, III AP French Language & Culture AP Latin AP Spanish Language & Culture French I, II, French III, IV (Dual Credit) German I, II, III, IV Latin I, II, III Latin IV (Dual Credit) Spanish I, II, III Spanish III, IV (Dual Credit)
Science Anatomy & Physiology I, II Anatomy & Physiology (Dual Credit) AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1, 2 Biology I Chemistry I Earth Science (Dual Credit) Environmental Science Forensic Science Integrated Chemistry-Physics Organic Chemistry Physics I Science Research: Independent Study Sports, Exercise & Health Science Zoology
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.
Class of 2026 Average GPA: 3.85
SAT Average Cathedral - 1,085 Indiana - 941 ACT Composite Average Cathedral - 26.1 Indiana - 23.3
College Attendance
Out-of-State College or University 53%
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 (Dual Credit) Economics US Government US History World History & Civilization
Grading Scale and GPA
Test Scores
Private 34%
In-State College or University 46%
Public 64%
Grade Scale
Honors Points
Academic Points
College Prep Points
A (93-100)
4.67
4.25
4.0
B+ (91-92)
4.0
3.58
3.33
B (85-90)
3.67
3.25
3.0
C+ (83-84)
3.0
2.58
2.33
C (77-83)
2.67
2.25
2.0
D+ (75-76)
2.0
1.58
1.33
D (70-74)
1.67
1.25
1.0
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The Class of 2026 was accepted to the following schools. Students enrolled at the bolded schools.
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