School Overview
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Cardinal Spellman High School, a Catholic, coed, college preparatory school in the Archdiocese of Boston, is dedicated to providing opportunities for our students to maximize their potential within a Catholic environment. A Spellman education strives to prepare our young men and women to achieve academic success, to embrace Gospel values, to respect themselves and others and to be of service to their community, to their Church and to the world.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$21,600
Enrollment
478
International Students
1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
71%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
AP
26
Average SAT Score
1081
Average ACT Score
32
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2020-2022)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #3 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| Art #8 | Pratt Institute | 1 + |
| #10 | Northwestern University | 1 + |
| #15 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 + |
| #22 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 + |
| #22 | Georgetown University | 1 + |
| #25 | New York University | 1 + |
| #25 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
| #25 | University of Southern California | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025)Number of tests taken
374
AP Courses
(26)|
Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Computer Science A
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Cybersecurity
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Precalculus
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Statistics
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Business and Personal Finance
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Comparative Government and Politics
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European History
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Human Geography
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Art History
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Research
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Seminar
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Sports
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Golf
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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National Honor Society
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Science Olympiad
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Art Club
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Dance Team
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Liturgical Music & Choir
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Stage Crew
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National Honor Society
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Science Olympiad
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Art Club
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Dance Team
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Liturgical Music & Choir
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Stage Crew
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Step Team
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Symphonium
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ESports
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Field Hockey
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Ski and Snowboard
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FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
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Recycling Club
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Boys & Girls Bible Study
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Cardinal's for Life
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Catholic Athletes for Christ
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LEAD
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Active Minds
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HOSA - Future Health Professionals
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Mock Trial
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Model United Nations
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Student Government
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Cardinal Crazies Sports Podcast
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Photography Club
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Yearbook
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Chess & Board Game Club
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JEDI - Justice
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Equity
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Diversity
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Inclusion
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Key Club
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Interact Club - Rotary
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Dungeons & Dragons
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Arts
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Directing
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Guitar
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Jazz
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Directing
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Guitar
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Jazz
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Piano
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Fiber Art
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Portfolio
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2D Art
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3D Art
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Cardinal Spellman High School
Tell me a bit about Cardinal Spellman High School.
Cardinal Spellman High School is Co-ed private day school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1958 , and currently has about 478 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.spellman.com.
For more official information, please visit https://www.spellman.com.
Does Cardinal Spellman High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Cardinal Spellman High School is offering 26 AP courses.
Cardinal Spellman High School also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Cardinal Spellman High School also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Cardinal Spellman High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2022, some students attended Harvard College, Pratt Institute, Northwestern University, Washington University in St. Louis and Carnegie Mellon University.
What is the application requirement for Cardinal Spellman High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Cardinal Spellman High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Cardinal Spellman High School?
The day tuition for Cardinal Spellman High School in 2024 is
$21,600 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at JRountree@Spellman.com .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at JRountree@Spellman.com .
Where is Cardinal Spellman High School located?
Cardinal Spellman High School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 18 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Cardinal Spellman High School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Cardinal Spellman High School is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Cardinal Spellman High School has been favorited by 11 users.
Also Cardinal Spellman High School has been favorited by 11 users.
How do I complete an application for Cardinal Spellman High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Cardinal Spellman High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Cardinal Spellman High School’s official site: https://www.spellman.com or call them at 508-583-6875.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Cardinal Spellman High School’s official site: https://www.spellman.com or call them at 508-583-6875.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Cardinal Spellman High School?
Yes, here are few:
Granite Academy, Metro South Academy and CATS Academy Boston.
The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Cardinal Spellman High School?
The overall rating for Cardinal Spellman High School is B-.
The section ratings of Cardinal Spellman High School are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Cardinal Spellman High School are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is the cultural and financial heart of New England. With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the Massachusetts State House. The city boasts prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT and is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving economy. Boston's blend of historical significance and modern innovation makes it one of the most influential cities in the U.S.
Population (2022)
609,023
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Logan International Airport
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