Cardinal Newman is a college preparatory high school whose graduation requirements are aligned with the University of California and California State entry requirements. Our curriculum is challenging, but with smaller classes and more one-on-one attention from teachers, students receive the support necessary to be successful. We offer after school tutoring, Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses, and a variety of enriching electives. Students at Cardinal Newman High School are prepared to attend the best universities – and they maintain their GPA in college at higher levels than most students in California. Passing the AP exam gives students college credit and builds their confidence in being prepared for college.

Cardinal Newman is well known for our athletic success. Our mission is to help students uncover their passions, find their talents, and reach their full potential. Eighty percent of our students are involved in athletics and everyone is instructed in human performance, including health, exercise, and nutrition. Our competitive success comes from the personal and team building skills developed and applied with determination by our student athletes. Nearly 60% of our students are involved in the Arts, including Dance, Drama, Modern Band, and Visual Arts. Through the Arts, Athletics, and Clubs, students learn the importance of teamwork, individual accountability, and the mental and spiritual benefits of developing their interests beyond academics. 

The Cardinal Newman Spirit is most evident as we cheer for one another at competitive events or during pep rallies, but it's found in everything we do. In fact, our school Spirit is the heart of what makes being part of Cardinal Newman so unique and special. We instill compassion, generosity, creativity, and fun in all aspects of student life. These characteristics are rooted in faith and developed in Theology classes and through Service Projects. They are critical life skills in today's complex and challenging world. The Cardinal Newman Spirit developed in our students gives them confidence in hope for their futures. It builds resilience to navigate challenges, compassion and empathy towards all, and helps them lead through the love of self and others.