What Cardinal Gibbons High School does

Cardinal Gibbons High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory secondary school founded in 1961, operating under the Archdiocese of Miami from an 18-acre campus in the Coral Ridge neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school serves 1,100+ students in grades 9-12 with an average class size of 19 and an 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio across 80 faculty, of whom 55% hold advanced degrees. Its academic program spans 25 Advanced Placement courses and 71 Honors courses, supplemented by a Career Readiness Pathways initiative and a dual-enrollment partnership with Barry University. The school also maintains an Apple Distinguished School designation (2024-2027) supporting iPad-based teaching, a 43-team athletic program with 63 state championships, and co-curricular clubs and service programs typical of Catholic secondary institutions.

The school's revenue model is concentrated in tuition, with 2026-2027 published rates of $16,250 for grades 9-11 and $16,650 for grade 12, plus fees (registration, application). Tuition is supplemented by an annual fund, athletic fundraising, a campus store, summer programs (including the Future Hawks Summer Enrichment Camp), and an annual auction. A financial aid program is offered and endowment/scholarship funding (e.g., the Touchdown Club Scholarship Fund and the Frank Lee Dennis '69 Memorial Scholarship) supports access. The institution is a 501(c)(3) non-profit; capital decisions involve the Archdiocese of Miami and a board of directors.

The institution enrolls a mix of local South Florida Catholic families, an emerging F-1 international student cohort, and students drawn by the athletic program and college-preparatory track. Tuition pricing for 2026-2027 places Cardinal Gibbons in the mid-to-upper tier of South Florida Catholic secondary schools, and the school uses Lands' End for a standardized uniform policy. The academic calendar is the standard 10-month school year, with summer programs extending the operational footprint on campus. No online or hybrid delivery model is advertised; the offering is fully on-campus and in-person.

Name

Cardinal Gibbons High School

Legal name

Cardinal Gibbons High School

Website

https://cghsfl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cardinal Gibbons High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving 1,100+ students in grades 9-12 with 25 AP courses, 71 Honors courses, and 63 state athletic championships under the Archdiocese of Miami.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. 2026-2027 SY Tuition is $16,250 per child for Grades 9-11 and $16,650 per child for Grade 12 (includes Graduation Fees). Payment plans include 10 monthly installments, quarterly, bi-annually, or in full through FACTS Tuition Management.
2. Application and Registration Fees: Application fee: $100 (Late Application fee: $200). Registration fee: $600 Non-refundable (Late Registration fee: $750).
3. State-Sponsored Financial Aid Programs: Tuition assistance through Step-Up for Students (SUFS) and Florida Private School Scholarship (AAA) state-funded scholarships. Students eligible for funding from either SUFS or AAA, not both.
4. Cardinal Gibbons Tuition Assistance: Additional need-based financial aid awarded on first-come, first-served basis through Cardinal Gibbons Tuition Assistance Program, FACTS Grant and Aid.
5. Annual Fund and Giving Programs: Various giving programs including Annual Fund, Gymnasium Enhancement Project, Naming Opportunities, Senior Class Gift. Revenue raised through charitable donations from alumni, parents, and community supporters.
6. Athletic Fundraising and Sponsorships: Sideline Fence Sponsorship ($1,500), Football Game Day Sponsor ($2,000), Premium Fence and LED Video Advertising ($3,000), Annual Golf Tournament (sponsorships $100-$10,000).
7. Campus Store and Spirit Wear: On-campus store selling official uniforms, spirit wear, and merchandise. Partnership with Lands' End for uniform sales.
8. Summer Programs: Summer School for rising 7th-12th graders (June 9-26, 2026), Summer Academy for rising 5th & 6th graders, Summer SAT & ACT Bootcamp, and Athletic Camps.
9. Annual Auction: Annual fundraising auction event generating revenue for school programs and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cardinal Gibbons High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a STREAM-integrated curriculum. The school delivers AP courses, Honors courses, Dual Enrollment, Career Readiness Pathways, Athletics, and Fine Arts programs, anchored by an Apple Distinguished School 1:1 iPad program and faith-based formation.

Product overview

Cardinal Gibbons High School is a college preparatory Catholic high school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio built around its STREAM-integrated curriculum. The academic core includes 25 Advanced Placement courses, 71 Honors courses, and Dual Enrollment with Barry University, alongside the Excelsior honors program and a 1:1 iPad initiative. Career preparation is delivered through six specialized Career Readiness Pathways (Allied Health Science, Business, Computer Science, Digital Video Technology, EMT, and Engineering). The school provides extensive Fine Arts programming (Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Dance) and Athletics (43 sports teams), plus Summer at Gibbons enrichment. The school serves approximately 1,100 students on an 18-acre campus in Fort Lauderdale.

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Products and services

• STREAM College Preparatory Curriculum
• AP, Honors, and Dual Enrollment Courses
• Career Readiness Pathways
• Athletics Program
• Fine Arts Program
• Summer Programs
• Catholic Faith Formation
• College and Career Counseling

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Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Step-Up for Students (SUFS)coreOthersState-sponsored tuition assistance program providing need-based financial aid to eligible families. Families may apply for funding through this state program to help offset tuition costs at Cardinal Gibbons.
• Florida Private School Scholarship (AAA)coreOthersState-funded scholarship program offering need-based financial assistance to students attending private schools. Families can receive funding through this program for Cardinal Gibbons tuition.
• FACTS Grant and AidcoreOthersThird-party tuition management and financial aid assessment service used by Cardinal Gibbons for FACTS Tuition Management accounts and grant/financial aid applications.
• Safe & Secure Bus TransportationcoreOthersPartnership providing safe, reliable, and convenient bus transportation to and from Cardinal Gibbons. Service available on first-come, first-served basis for current students with experienced drivers and modern safety features.
• Sage DiningcoreOthersFood service provider operating Gibbons Café, offering breakfast and after-school meals. Provides daily lunch menu and accommodates students with dietary restrictions. FARECheck Silver Certified for food allergen management.
• Lands' EndcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier beginning January 2026. Lands' End provides Cardinal Gibbons-branded uniforms including red polo shirts and navy/khaki pants. Partnership offers better quality, competitive pricing, wider size ranges, and improved customer service.
• Barry UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Enrollment partnership allowing qualifying students to earn college credits through Barry University courses while still in high school. Part of advanced academic programs offered at Cardinal Gibbons.
• AdidasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCurrent uniform shoe provider. Students required to wear specific Adidas sneaker model. New uniform policy effective August 2026 transitions to Lands' End while maintaining Adidas footwear requirement.
• Pettineo Insurance AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Cardinal Gibbons Athletics, supporting athletic programs and department operations.
• National Athletic Coaches AssociationminorOthersAthletic organization that bestows National Coach of the Year recognition in volleyball and tennis to Cardinal Gibbons coaches.
• NAFME and FMEAminorOthersMusic program memberships in National Association for Music Education (NAFME) and Florida Music Education Association (FMEA). Provides competition opportunities and professional development for music students.
• International Thespian Society (EDTA Troupe 6362)minorOthersDrama program membership in International Thespian Society, enabling students to compete in district and state events and earn theater honors.
• Nova Southeastern UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for social-emotional learning resources and student support services. Counselors collaborate with NSU to provide safe, confidential space and SEL resources for students.
• Chiefs Athletics (Athletic Fundraising)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletic fundraising platform for Cardinal Gibbons Athletics, managing donations, golf tournament registrations, sponsorship packages, and sideline fence sponsorships.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pine Crest School: Highly selective independent college-preparatory day school in Fort Lauderdale with comparable AP/Honors rigor, strong athletics, and similar premium pricing. Targets overlapping family demographic.
• American Heritage School: Large private college-preparatory school in Plantation/Boca Raton with extensive AP curriculum, robust athletics, and similar premium tuition positioning. Directly competes for academically ambitious South Florida families.
• Archbishop McCarthy High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in the Archdiocese of Miami serving Southwest Broward families. Directly comparable in mission, faith-based curriculum integration, athletic programs, and tuition tier.
• Christopher Columbus High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Miami (Archdiocese of Miami) with comparable academics, athletics, and Marist Brothers tradition. Targets the same Catholic family demographic in South Florida.
• St. Thomas Aquinas High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Fort Lauderdale directly competing with Cardinal Gibbons for the same Catholic, college-prep-oriented families in Broward County. Operates similar athletics and extracurricular scale and competes in many of the same athletic conferences.
• NSU University School: Private college-preparatory school affiliated with Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. Comparable in academic rigor, technology integration, and tuition tier; competes for the same Broward County families.
• Belen Jesuit Preparatory School: Catholic Jesuit college-preparatory school in Miami offering similar rigorous AP curriculum, extensive athletics, and faith-based formation. Competes for South Florida Catholic families willing to consider commute.
• Palmer Trinity School: Independent Episcopal college-preparatory school in Miami with rigorous academics and small class sizes. Comparable tuition and family demographic, with similar emphasis on character formation.
• Ransom Everglades School: Highly selective independent college-preparatory day school in Miami with extensive AP offerings and competitive athletics. Premium pricing and mission alignment with Cardinal Gibbons' college-prep focus.
• Miami Country Day School: Independent college-preparatory day school in Miami with strong athletics and arts programming. Comparable premium tuition and college-prep mission; competes for similar South Florida families.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CGHSFL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgjwOF6rU64tsU4_luJxxrA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CGHSFTL
• Instagraminstagram.com/cghsfl

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