Overview

Cardinal O'Hara is a regional, Catholic, coeducational high school that teaches and follows the gospel values of Jesus. Our purpose is to develop mature men and women and to prepare them to meet with confidence and faith the challenges of the academic, social, and technological world. Building on a history of pride, excellence, and tradition, our students are challenged by strong academic regimen and a diverse extracurricular program that foster individual talents and nurture respect for oneself and others through a spirit of service and compassion.
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Cardinal O'hara High School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

B- Day
C Matriculation
B- Academics
B Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
C Reviews

Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
Day S. Tuition: $11,150
# of Students: 1,067
Teacher:Student: 1:17%
International Student: 4%
AP Courses: 13
SAT: 1265/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

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AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
155
Number of tests taken
260
54%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 13)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Psychology
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Psychology
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Computer Science Principles
United States Government and Politics
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Sports

(Total 11)
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 38)
Art Club
Big Buddy
Cappies
Chess Club
Choir
Color Guard
Community Service Corps (CSC)
Dance Team
Danny Hammond Dance Marathon (DHDM)
E-Sports
Art Club
Big Buddy
Cappies
Chess Club
Choir
Color Guard
Community Service Corps (CSC)
Dance Team
Danny Hammond Dance Marathon (DHDM)
E-Sports
Genesis
Golden Touch
Hi-Q
Ice Hockey
Kairos
Lion Ambassadors
Lion Connection
Marching Band
Math Club
Mu Alpha Theta
Mock Trial
Multicultural Club
National Honor Society
Operation Santa Claus
Respect Life Club
Robotics
Rosary Club
Rugby
Spike Ball
Stage Crew
Student Council
Tech Club
Theater
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Ultimate Frisbee
Yearbook
WCOH
World Affairs
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Arts

(Total 3)
Band
Vocal
Studio Art

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1963
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Brief Reviews

(Total 1)
4.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Cardinal O'hara High School

Tell me a bit about Cardinal O'hara High School.
Cardinal O'hara High School is Co-ed private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1963 , and currently has about 1067 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.cohs.com.
Does Cardinal O'hara High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Cardinal O'hara High School is offering 13 AP courses.

Where do Cardinal O'hara High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2022, some students attended University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Vanderbilt University, University of Notre Dame and New York University.
What is the application requirement for Cardinal O'hara High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Cardinal O'hara High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Cardinal O'hara High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Cardinal O'hara High School in 2024 is $11,150 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at ologue@cohs.com .
Where is Cardinal O'hara High School located?
Cardinal O'hara High School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 9 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Cardinal O'hara High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Cardinal O'hara High School is within top 1000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Cardinal O'hara High School has been favorited by 3 users.
How to start with an application with Cardinal O'hara High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Cardinal O'hara High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Cardinal O'hara High School’s official site: https://www.cohs.com or call them at 610-544-3800.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Cardinal O'hara High School?
Yes, here are few: St. Dorothy School, Cornerstone High School and Benchmark School.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Cardinal O'hara High School?
The overall rating for Cardinal O'hara High School is B-.

The section ratings of Cardinal O'hara High School are:
C for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews
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