At Cardinal Mooney High School, our commitment to academic excellence sets us apart as a leader in performance and achievement among area schools. Our robust selection of Honors & AP classes showcases our dedication to high academic Standards. Each student at Cardinal Mooney is recognized as an individual with unique needs and Strengths. Incoming freshmen are assessed using the High School Placement Test, grade school records, parent input, and teacher recommendations to ensure they are placed In programs that best suit their abilities. Our personalized registration process allows students and parents to choose course levels tailored to the student’s capabilities in each subject area. With our rigorous academic offerings and personalized approach, Cardinal Mooney High School ensures that each student is well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Graduation Requirements:

English: 4 credits
Mathematics: 4 credits
Theology: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 2.5 credits
World Languages: 2 credits (Beginning with the Class of 2028)
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Financial Literacy: 0.5 credits
Speech Communications: 0.5 credits (Beginning with the Class of 2028)
Health: 0.5 credits
Physical Education: 0.5 credits
Electives: 2.5 credits

Total: 25 Credits

* Four credits of Mathematics at CMHS up to, and including, Algebra II or the equivalent are required.

** This requirement may be adjusted for students who enter Cardinal Mooney after the ninth grade.

*** Science courses that qualify as a Physical Science course are any Chemistry or Physics course as well as Physical Science. Advanced sciences include: Chemistry, AP science courses, Anatomy and Physiology, Forensic Science, Environmental Science, and all Biomedical Courses.

**** Students can qualify for a PE Waiver in lieu of the 0.5 PE requirement if they complete 2 seasons of a high school sport. 

For a complete listing of our courses, please refer to our Course Descriptions Booklet. Cardinal Mooney High School is accredited by the State of Ohio through the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association (OCSAA).