Cardinal Gibbons holistically addresses student needs, focusing not only on academics, but also nurturing imagination, creativity, and moral development. We value independence, passion,collaboration, and spirituality as the hallmarks of our students.
Admissions Process
Cardinal Gibbons seeks students who embody our core values and mission. We evaluate applicants with an emphasis on the best fit for the school and the family, taking into consideration the student’s academic record, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, extracurricular interests, student essays, and personal interactions.
Meet Our Admissions Team
Thank you for your interest in joining our tradition of transforming lives through faith, service, and leadership. We look forward to connecting with you.
Lauren Gentile
Associate Director of Admissions
Mason Hill
Associate Director of Admissions
Marianne McCarty
Director Emeritus
Why Cardinal Gibbons?
170
classes in 11 departments and more than 20 AP courses
85%
50+
Co-curriculars available
70
fine arts performances and exhibits are offered each year
100%
of our graduates go on to attend college
85%
40+
spiritual and leadership formation retreats are offered at our Short Journey Retreat Center
50
teams in 27 sports
Statement of Non-Discriminatory Policy
As a Catholic school in the Diocese of Raleigh, Cardinal Gibbons High School has a racially non-discriminatory policy for all students and admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. Additionally, our school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of our educational and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletics and other school-administered programs.