Cardinal Gibbons High School is a college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh.
We embrace the mission of Jesus Christ: to form men and women of faith, service, and leadership in church and community.
Cardinal Gibbons High School is a Roman Catholic four year-college preparatory school administered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh.
The school is located in Raleigh and accessible to all of the Triangle's cities and communities.
The area is rich in higher education institutions, all of which feed the variety of technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies of the Research Triangle Park area.
Our graduates enjoy 100% acceptance at the finest colleges and universities in the country.
The faculty at Cardinal Gibbons consists of seventy-nine professional staff members and over 70 percent of the faculty possess at least a Master's degree.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,577 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cardinal Gibbons High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,577 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
206 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Cardinal Gibbons High School is a college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. We embrace the mission of Jesus Christ: to form men and women of faith, service, and leadership in church and community. Cardinal Gibbons High School is a Roman Catholic four year-college preparatory school administered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. The school is located in Raleigh and accessible to all of the Triangle's cities and communities. The area is rich in higher education institutions, all of which feed the variety of technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies of the Research Triangle Park area. Our graduates enjoy 100% acceptance at the finest colleges and universities in the country. The faculty at Cardinal Gibbons consists of seventy-nine professional staff members and over 70 percent of the faculty possess at least a Master's degree.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Gibbons High School's ranking?
Cardinal Gibbons High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cardinal Gibbons High School?
The application deadline for Cardinal Gibbons High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cardinal Gibbons High School located?
Cardinal Gibbons High School is located in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 8 other private schools located in Southwest Raleigh.
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