Cardinal Gibbons High School (Raleigh, NC): Scholarship Status & Funding

About this data. School facts come from the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24, plus 2021-22 rows for schools that skipped the latest round). The Direct Payment flag comes from matching names, by county and with code, against the NCSEAA Direct Payment Schools table for 2026-27, downloaded October 30, 2026. Schools found only on the state list show a name and town and nothing else. Neither source reports tuition, so ask the school.

Funding fit for Cardinal Gibbons High School

$7,942

Most a Tier 1 student can receive, 2026-27

$3,574

Tier 4 amount, with no income limit

$9,000+

ESA+ account if your child qualifies

Does Cardinal Gibbons High School take the NC Opportunity Scholarship?

Yes. Cardinal Gibbons High School matched a listing on NCSEAA's 2026-27 Direct Payment table, so the Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ can both be paid to it. A student here can receive up to $7,942 at Tier 1, $7,148 at Tier 2, $4,766 at Tier 3 or $3,574 at Tier 4, but never more than the school's required tuition and fees.

How big is Cardinal Gibbons High School, according to the federal survey?

The 2023-24 federal private school survey lists Cardinal Gibbons High School with 1,590 students, 119 full-time-equivalent teachers, roughly 13.3 students per teacher across grades 9-12. The school year is 175 days long. The school reported that 99% of recent graduates enrolled at four-year colleges. Reported memberships: National Catholic Educational Association; State/regional independent school association (e.g., ISAS).

How do families pay for Cardinal Gibbons High School?

Cardinal Gibbons High School is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Raleigh area. Families usually pair a state award with the school's own aid and parish support, and students of African American or Native American ancestry can apply for the diocese's AAMEN tuition assistance.

Can Cardinal Gibbons High School students take tuition-free college classes?

Eligible juniors and seniors at private schools can enroll in Career & College Promise courses, and Wake Tech is the community college closest to this school. Ask Cardinal Gibbons High School how dual enrollment credits count toward its diploma.

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What the Direct Payment flag means

A ✓ on the Direct Payment column tells you	It does not tell you
NCSEAA can send Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ money to this school for 2026-27	That a seat is open or that your child will be admitted
The award goes to required tuition and fees, up to your tier amount	That the award will cover the full bill
The school accepted NCSEAA's testing and audit rules for scholarship students	Whether the school is accredited, which the state table does not show

Questions to ask Cardinal Gibbons High School

Will you be a Direct Payment School again for 2027-28?
After my tier award, what do I still owe in tuition and required fees, and are any costs outside what the scholarship can pay?
What need-based aid, sibling discount or member rate do you offer, and when is the aid deadline?
Which tests do scholarship students take, and when do families get the results?