Academics
The tradition of academic excellence at Cardinal Newman is one of the primary reasons families have sent their children here since our establishment in 1964. Our mission is to educate the whole child, in mind, body, and spirit. Our academics are structured so that students graduate in alignment with the admissions requirements of the University of California and California State University systems. Our college preparatory classes include a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, and accelerated courses.
Cardinal Newman also offers significant student academic support. Our Academic Support Center is open to students during and after-school tutoring, learning and study skill resources, and counselors are all available to ensure student success.
In 2023, Cardinal Newman opened its state-of-the-art Student Life Center and Library. This 24,000-square-foot facility dedicated to students centralizes learning resources and spaces for group studying, peer tutoring, and student collaboration.
Our Theology courses offer a solid spiritual foundation. Rooted in the Catholic faith, Cardinal Newman students learn essential life skills, including the importance of compassion and empathy, serving the less fortunate, and leading with love. To know their inherent self-worth and the worth of all others. Faith gives them confidence in hope. It develops the resiliency and peace of mind needed to navigate confidently through a challenging world.