Overview

Catholic Memorial School (CM) is a college preparatory school for boys (Grades 7-12) located in a very safe neighborhood of Boston less than 10 miles from Harvard, MIT, and the city center. CM students benefit from the resources at the local universities in a variety of ways. For example, several professors from universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Boston College have visited CM to share lectures with the students. The school features a first-class teaching faculty, including 90% who hold advanced degrees and five with PhDs. Of these teachers, ten are graduates of the Ivy League and nearly 70% graduated from a Top 30 university. The academic curriculum is rigorous and places a special emphasis on inquiry, collaboration, and innovation while preparing students for success at the most selective universities and liberal arts colleges in the United States. In 2018, 35 students achieved the prestigious distinction of AP Scholar for outstanding performance on numerous AP exams. The school’s STEM offerings are especially rich with numerous AP, Honors, and elective courses that focus on areas such as Math, Science, Computer Science, Design Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, and Robotics. CM is also well-known for its abundant extracurricular opportunities, highlighted by the Speech and Debate Team which has won two consecutive Massachusetts state championships to solidify its status as the #1 team in the state, a variety of opportunities in music and the arts, and a robust athletics program that has produced over 100 combined national, state, and regional championships.
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Official information of Catholic Memorial School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Day
B Matriculation
B+ Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B- Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 7-12
All-boys
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition: $26,725
# of Students: 665
Teacher:Student: 1:12
International Student: 6%
AP Courses: 18
Endowment: $9,023/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 90%
SAT: 1220/1600
#218

US Day School

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Harvard College 1
#3 Stanford University 1
#3 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#10 Duke University 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
#13 Brown University 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#55 University of Washington 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#83 Marquette University 1
#83 University of Iowa 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Stonehill College 1
#89 University of Delaware 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#97 Clark University 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#115 Fairfield University 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
#124 Morehouse College 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
#127 University of Dayton 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#137 George Mason University 1
#137 Seton Hall University 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
#151 University of Mississippi 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
#166 Xavier University 1
#176 Catholic University of America 1
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#202 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1
#202 Loyola University New Orleans 1
#202 Springfield College 1
#219 Hampton University 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
#219 University of Maine 1
#234 Georgia State University 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
#234 University of Hartford 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 1
#234 West Virginia University 1
#234 Western New England University 1
LAC #51 The University of the South 1
#263 Montana State University 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Babson College 1
Barry University 1
Bentley University 1
Brevard College 1
Bridgewater State University 1
Bryant University 1
Central Connecticut State University 1
Curry College 1
Dalhousie University 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus 1
Endicott College 1
Fisher College 1
Framingham State University 1
Franklin Pierce University 1
High Point University 1
Ithaca College 1
Lasell College 1
Lesley University 1
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1
Loyola University Maryland 1
Manhattan College 1
Marist College 1
Massachusetts Bay Community College 1
Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1
Massasoit Community College 1
McDaniel College 1
McGill University 1
MCPHS University 1
Merrimack College 1
North Greenville University 1
Norwich University 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Penn State University Park 1
Plymouth State University 1
Providence College 1
Regis College 1
Roger Williams University 1
Rutgers University 1
Saint Anselm College 1
Saint Bonaventure University 1
Saint Joseph's College of Maine 1
Saint Joseph's University 1
Saint Michael's College 1
Salve Regina University 1
St. John's University 1
Union College 1
United States Coast Guard Academy 1
United States Merchant Marine Academy 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Manitoba 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1
University of New Haven 1
University of South Carolina: Beaufort 1
University of Tampa 1
Valencia College 1
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1
Westfield State University 1
Wheaton College 1
Worcester State University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 18)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
European History
Macroeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
European History
Macroeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States History
Chemistry
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
Physics 1
United States Government and Politics
Latin
Music Theory
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Sports

(Total 12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 18)
Acting
Band
Chorus
Music
Music Theory
Art History
Digital Art
Drawing
Filmmaking
Graphic Design
Acting
Band
Chorus
Music
Music Theory
Art History
Digital Art
Drawing
Filmmaking
Graphic Design
Illustration
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Video Production
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 13)
Model UN
Baker Street Boys
Latin Club
Speech and Debate
Middle School Math Team
The Writing Club National Honor Society
The Diversity Club
Freight Farm
Theater Program
Middle School Service Club The Conversations That Matter
Model UN
Baker Street Boys
Latin Club
Speech and Debate
Middle School Math Team
The Writing Club National Honor Society
The Diversity Club
Freight Farm
Theater Program
Middle School Service Club The Conversations That Matter
Stage Crew
Always Our Brothers and Sisters
Yearbook Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1957
Campus Size: 12 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: Updating
School Code:
TOEFL: 222363

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 7)
3.3/ 5

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

Q&A

(Total 6)
Recommended
A 4.5 (20 reviews)
Recommended
5.0 (6 reviews)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Catholic Memorial School

01.
Tell me a bit about Catholic Memorial School.
Catholic Memorial School is All-boys private day school located in Boston, Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1957, and currently has about 665 students, 6.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.CatholicMemorial.org.
06.
Where is Catholic Memorial School located?
Catholic Memorial School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 7 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Catholic Memorial School have rigorous academic requirements?
Catholic Memorial School is offering 18 AP courses.

In recent years, -1 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Catholic Memorial School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Catholic Memorial School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Catholic Memorial School is among the most popular schools, within top 599 for all US schools.

Also Catholic Memorial School has been favorited by 12 users.
03.
Where do Catholic Memorial School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 2.69% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 2.69% go to top 25, and about 0.77% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
08.
How to start with an application with Catholic Memorial School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Catholic Memorial School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Catholic Memorial School’s official site: http://www.CatholicMemorial.org or call them at 617-469-8019.
04.
What is the application requirement for Catholic Memorial School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Catholic Memorial School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Catholic Memorial School?
Yes, here are few: St. Theresa Of Avila School, Roxbury Latin School and Holy Name Elementary School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Catholic Memorial School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for Catholic Memorial School in 2024 is $26,725, 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 Admissions@CatholicMemorial.org .
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Catholic Memorial School?
The overall rating for Catholic Memorial School is B+.

The section ratings of Catholic Memorial School are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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