About Us
Setting the standard on a formative Catholic education.
Cardinal O'Hara High School serves as a leader in Catholic education, providing students with a transformational high school experience. Through spiritual guidance, top-notch academics, inclusive extracurricular activities, and a variety of leadership opportunities, our students learn to thrive and succeed.
Our Vision
Cardinal O'Hara High School serves as a national Catholic leader in the education, spiritual formation, and leadership development of young people.
Our Mission
Cardinal O'Hara High School provides the formation of the whole person through a traditional Catholic education rich in academic excellence, and prepares students intellectually, socially, and spiritually for a future with Jesus Christ at the center of their lives.
Student Life
With over 40 club/activities and more than 20 varsity level sports teams, Cardinal O'Hara has something to offer every Lion that wants to get involved in extracurricular activities.
Academics
Cardinal O'Hara offers 15 different AP courses to allow students to prepare for college-level curriculum. 96% of students from the Class of '26 will be attending higher education.
Investing in Outcomes
Cardinal O'Hara's network of over 35,000 alumni are dedicated to ensuring all current and future Lions achieve success in the classroom and after graduation.
Supporting our Lions
Cardinal O'Hara is the home to over 1,000 students. Our student retention rate over the last three years has been an astonishing 96.2%.
Attending O'Hara has changed my life and who I am as a person. It has helped me grow closer to God and given me many opportunities. While looking for a high school, I always knew O'Hara was right for me because of the community. O'Hara shaped my life by encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone and try new things.
Dean FagioliClass of '29
O'Hara has impacted so many aspects of my life. Being involved in the close-knit school community has allowed me to create lifelong friendships, make lasting memories, and show me the importance of service. COHS has also helped me grow in my relationship with God through Kairos, Adoration, and Mass.
Fran FazioClass of '27
The COHS Graduate
Being a graduate of COHS means individuals will understand the importance of living ethical lives, nurtured by their high school experiences to become children of God. Through vigorous leadership and training opportunities, our alums will possess the necessary skills to succeed in their future endeavors.
Our Strategic Plan
Having provided over 60 years of exceptional Catholic experiences for students and families, we now strive to prosper for the next 60 years. Focusing on the growth of every student, our school exemplifies Pride, Excellence, and Tradition in all facets.
Core Values
As a school, we believe that the spiritual development of each student is an essential aspect of the educational experience we provide. We promote a safe learning environment through cooperation and the respect of all life. We develop young men and women of character that are encouraged to serve the community in imitation of Christ.
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