At a Glance
A Brotherhood of Belonging: Inside the Bronx's All-Boys Catholic High School
Families seeking a traditional Catholic all-boys high school in the Bronx, who value single-sex education rooted in Roman Catholic tradition, and whose sons will thrive in a structured, faith-based environment with predominantly Black and Hispanic peers. Particularly well-suited for families who live in or near the Bronx and prioritize community belonging over racial diversity.
- All-boys environment specifically designed for male adolescents
- Strong Catholic identity and values-based education
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio allows for personal attention
- Located in a historic Bronx neighborhood with strong community ties
- Majority Black and Hispanic student body reflecting the local community
- Very low racial diversity — nearly all students are Black or Hispanic
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation means mandatory religious instruction and liturgy
- All-boys setting may not suit every family philosophy
- No data provided on college outcomes, academic rigor, or extracurricular offerings
- Commute may be long for families outside the Bronx
Cardinal Hayes is an all-boys Roman Catholic high school with a 748-student enrollment and a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It's a traditional Catholic boys' school — not progressive or experimental in approach, but structured around the idea that young men thrive in a single-sex environment with clear expectations, male role models, and faith-based values.
The student body is overwhelmingly Black (43.3%) and Hispanic (53.2%), with minimal representation of other racial groups (combined Asian, White, Multiracial, and Native American at just 2.4%). This is not a diverse school in the traditional sense — it's a community where nearly every student shares similar racial and ethnic backgrounds, creating a shared cultural experience. The diversity index of 0.48 reflects this homogeneity.
Cardinal Hayes sits in the Concourse-Concourse Village area of the Bronx, a dense urban neighborhood with a family density rating of 81 out of 100. The Grand Concourse location places the school in a historically significant area known for its Art Deco architecture and its role as a major thoroughfare connecting the Bronx to upper Manhattan. The neighborhood is working-class to middle-class, with strong roots in the Black and Latino communities that make up the student body.
The Grand Concourse location is well-served by public transit and walkable for families living in the surrounding Bronx neighborhoods. However, for families outside the immediate area, commuting can be significant — this is a school that draws from across the borough.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; parents praise academic preparation, college readiness, and discipline. Concerns noted about school culture and some student behavior. 93% of students feel safe per Niche polls.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Concourse-Concourse Village.
- What grades does CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL?
- CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL in?
- CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL is in Concourse-Concourse Village, Bronx.
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