Cardinal Ambrozic Catholic Secondary School
Cardinal Ambrozic Catholic Secondary School is a highly rated Catholic high school situated in the CastleBrooke area of northeast Brampton, Ontario. It offers schooling for grades 9-12, and is a member of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
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There are currently approximately 1450 students registered at Cardinal Ambrozic. As with most Catholic high schools, students here are required to wear uniforms while attending classes.
Cardinal Ambrozic CSS was founded in 2009, and it is considered one of the better high schools in Peel Region.
Who was Cardinal Ambrozic?
Aloysius Matthew Ambrozic (1930 – 2011) was a Roman Catholic cardinal and Archbishop of Toronto.
Ambrozic was born in 1930 near Gabrje in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (modern-day Slovenia), one of seven children.
In May 1945, he and his family fled to Austria, after which he completed high school in Ljubljana and various refugee camps. The family immigrated to Canada in September 1948, where he studied at St. Augustine’s Seminary and was ordained a priest in Toronto on 4 June 1955.
He served as a priest in Port Colborne, Ontario, and later taught at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto.
Ambrozic became an auxiliary Bishop in 1976, and became the Archbishop of Toronto in 1990.
He was made a Cardinal by Pope John Paul II on 21 February 1998.
Special Programs
Cardinal Ambrozic Catholic Secondary School offers a wide assortment of academic courses for students.
SHSM
Special focus is given to two Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs – one for Non-Profit, and one for Sports.
Dual Credits
The Dual Credits (DC) Program is also offered. Dual Credits provides grade 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to earn both college and non-compulsory secondary credits at the same time. Credits earned count towards a students’ Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and towards a postsecondary certificate, diploma, degree, or a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
French Language
Cardinal Ambrozic CSS offers a Core French curriculum
ESL
Ambrozic CSS also offers an extensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
OYAP
The school also offers an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) for skilled trades.
Further reading: list of specialized high school programs in Ontario.
Feeder Schools
Elementary and middle schools that feed Cardinal Ambrozic Secondary School include:
- Father Francis McSpiritt Catholic Elementary School (JK-8), 55 Lexington Rd, Brampton
- Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School (JK-8), 25 Bloomsbury Ave, Brampton
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School (JK-8), 25 Mount Royal Circle, Brampton
- St. André Bessette Catholic Elementary School (JK-8), 25 Riverstone Dr, Brampton
- St. Patrick School (JK-8), 11948 The Gore Rd, Brampton
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Address and Contact Information
Address: 10 Castle Oaks Crossing
Brampton, ON. L6P 3A2
Phone number: 905-913-2989
Email: CardinalAmbrozicInfo@dpcdsb.org
Website: https://www.dpcdsb.org/ambro/
School Board: Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
School Type: Separate High School
Academic Calendar: Semesters
School Hours:
- Sun Closed
- Mon 8:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
- Tue 8:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
- Wed 8:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
- Thu 8:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
- Fri 8:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
- Sat Closed
School Size: students: 1450
Religious Affiliation: Christian-Catholic
Foundation Year: 2009
School Uniform: YES
Language of Instruction: English
Gender: Coeducational
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
Walk Score
This is a car-dependent neghbourhood.
10 Castle Oaks Crossing
Car-Dependent
School Facilities
As a recently constructed school, Cardinal Ambrozic CSS offers an excellent variety of modern classrooms and work areas for students.
The school also features numerous drama and art rooms, various areas for its music department, a large gymnasium, a fitness centre, plus athletic fields and computer study areas.
Sports
Cardinal Ambrozic Secondary School is a member of the Region of Peel Secondary Schools Athletic Association (ROPSSAA). The school offers a good assortment of individual and team sports (River Hawks), including the following:
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Flag Football
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Slo-Pitch
- Soccer
- Track & Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Extracurricular Clubs and Organizations
This school has a wide assortment of extracurricular activities that can enrich the high school experience for many students.
- Anime and Manga Club
- BESU
- B.R.A.V.E.
- Chaplaincy Team
- Chess Club
- Choir
- Computer Club
- Dance Club
- Dance Teams
- Debate Club
- DECA
- Drama Club
- Eco Team
- English Clinic
- Business Club
- Game Development Club
- Homework Club
- HOSA
- Math Club
- Muslim Student Alliance
- Peer Mentors
- Senior Concert Band
- Ski & Snowboard Club
- Student Government
- Yearbook Club
Cardinal Ambrozic Secondary School Ranking
This Catholic high school has consistently scored highly in the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking. This year’s score was 7.2 out of a possible 10, and the school is tied for 187th place out of 746 high schools in the province of Ontario. Compare school rankings.
Online Reviews
Google reviews are positive, averaging 4.0 out of 5, with dozens of reviews posted.
School and Nearby Amenities
The school is in a suburban area, and is situated at the corner of Castle Oaks Crossing and The Gore Road. There are a few retail spots along The Gore Road, but by and large, this is an upscale residential area with larger homes and manicured lawns.
Boundary Map
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Cardinal Ambrozic SS boundaries cover a large catchment area extending from Mayfield Road in the north, to Queen St. E. in the south, with Airport Road on its western edge. and Highway 5 marking its eastern boundary.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data is up-to-date. It’s important to note, however, that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify exact boundaries or school locations, contact your school board.
Conclusion
Cardinal Ambrozic Catholic Secondary School is one of the best ranking high schools in Brampton, and it has an excellent reputation.
It has a great northeast Brampton location, a generous offering of athletic and extra-curricular programs, and it has good rankings in the Fraser Institute grading system.
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