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What is Cardinal O’Hara High School?

Cardinal O’Hara High School, established in 1961, is a Franciscan-based, college preparatory, private high school located on a 17 acre campus in the Town of Tonawanda, NY. The mission of Cardinal O’Hara High School is to provide a holistic educational environment that addresses the uniqueness of each individual in a total community of learners.

How many PCL titles does Cardinal O’Hara have?

Cardinal O’Hara proudly holds 194 Philadelphia Catholic League Titles and 53 District 12 Titles. Our Girls’ Tennis team has won the PCL Title for the last 5 years. Last year District 12 Titles were won in Field Hockey, Girls’ Basketball, and both Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse.

Where are 2022 Cardinal O’Hara students participating in Medical Careers Academy?

22 students from the Class of 2022 participate in the Medical Careers Academy, a partnership with Delaware County Technical School, at four local hospitals. Cardinal O’Hara proudly holds 194 Philadelphia Catholic League Titles and 53 District 12 Titles.

How many O’Hara students have been all-Catholic?

Last year 75 O’Hara student athletes received All-Catholic recognition. Our Chesterton Scholars Program offers a classical education track within the O’Hara curriculum. Over 100 successful Kairos retreats have impacted the spiritual development of thousands of students.

Welcome!

You Belong Here, at Cardinal O’Hara High School. Where smaller class sizes, a family-like atmosphere, and dedication to Franciscan values allows students to thrive.

Our Mission

Cardinal O’Hara High School, established in 1961, is a Franciscan-based, college preparatory, private high school located on a 17 acre campus in the Town of Tonawanda, NY.

Our Commitment

Cardinal O’Hara has a dedicated commitment to academic excellence, and helping students grow intellectually and spiritually so they can realize their full potential. Our co-ed environment prepares our young men and women for real world experiences in life. These values have laid the foundation for the success of our alumni.

Advantages

Cardinal O’Hara offers a variety of course options ranging from Regents to Advanced Placement to College Credit classes. Other highlights include Fine Arts, STEAM, Culinary Institute at O’Hara and Business and Technology. State of the art resources include 100% WiFi coverage, 3D printers, SMART boards and 1:1 laptop program for all students.

Calendar of Events

View our full listing of COHS events including school events, sporting events and community and fundraising events.

News & Announcements

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Testimonials

Our three children chose Cardinal O’Hara to be their home and from the beginning we have never looked back! O’Hara is family to us all and has allowed my children to thrive in all aspects; academically, athletically and as individuals. To say we are pleased with our children’s choice would be an understatement!