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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation B+
Academics A
Extracurriculars A-
Community A
Reviews B
Central Catholic High School, a college preparatory high school for boys. The school strives to provide a challenging, relevant, and diverse program of academics and extracurricular activities in an environment that fosters a life of faith and scholarship while developing leadership rooted in the Gospel values of integrity, respect, service, justice, and peace.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$21750
Enrollment
712
International Students
1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
73%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:12
Endowment
$9 millions
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
25
Class Size
21

Matriculation

(2019-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Duke University 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#13 Vanderbilt University 1 +
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#18 Columbia University 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1 +
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#22 Georgetown University 1 +
#25 New York University 1 +
#25 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Southern California 1 +
#29 University of Florida 1 +
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#29 Wake Forest University 1 +
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1 +
#32 Tufts University 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#36 University of Rochester 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#51 Purdue University 1 +
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#51 Villanova University 1 +
#55 Florida State University 1 +
#55 Pepperdine University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#55 University of Washington 1 +
#62 George Washington University 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#70 Virginia Military Institute 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#72 North Carolina State University 1 +
#72 Southern Methodist University 1 +
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#76 Allegheny College 1 +
#77 Baylor University 1 +
#77 Clemson University 1 +
#83 Gonzaga University 1 +
#83 Marquette University 1 +
#89 Colorado School of Mines 1 +
#89 Elon University 1 +
#89 Howard University 1 +
SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +
#89 University of Delaware 1 +
LAC #18 Colgate University 1 +
LAC #18 Haverford College 1 +
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1 +
#105 Drexel University 1 +
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +
#105 University of Arizona 1 +
#105 University of Utah 1 +
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +
#120 St. Vincent College 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#121 Temple University 1 +
#121 University of Vermont 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 1 +
#127 Clarkson University 1 +
#127 University of Dayton 1 +
LAC #27 Colorado College 1 +
#137 DePaul University 1 +
#137 George Mason University 1 +
#137 Seton Hall University 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#137 University of Kentucky 1 +
#151 Duquesne University 1 +
#151 James Madison University 1 +
#151 University of Cincinnati 1 +
#151 University of Mississippi 1 +
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1 +
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1 +
#166 Hofstra University 1 +
#166 Quinnipiac University 1 +
#166 Xavier University 1 +
#182 Ohio University 1 +
SUNY University at Albany 1 +
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#194 Chatham University 1 +
LAC #39 Denison University 1 +
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LAC #39 Trinity College 1 +
#202 La Salle University 1 +
#202 University of Wyoming 1 +
#212 Kent State University 1 +
#219 Hampton University 1 +
#234 East Carolina University 1 +
#234 West Virginia University 1 +
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#263 Florida Atlantic University 1 +
#263 Point Park University 1 +
#285 University of Montana 1 +
#285 University of Toledo 1 +
#285 Western Michigan University 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2017-2021 2015-2019 2015-2018 2014-2017 Total
All schools 81 133 78 90 19
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#2 Harvard College 1 + 1 + 2
#2 Columbia University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#5 Yale University 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 6
#6 Stanford University 1 + 1
#6 University of Chicago 1 + 1 + 2
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Duke University 1 + 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#14 Brown University 1 + 1 + 2
#17 Cornell University 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1
#23 University of Michigan 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 6
#23 Georgetown University 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#27 University of Southern California 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 6
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1
#28 Tufts University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#28 New York University 1 + 1 + 2
#28 Wake Forest University 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#34 University of Rochester 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#36 Boston College 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#38 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#42 Boston University 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1
#49 Lehigh University 1 + 1
#49 Northeastern University 1 + 1 + 2
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#49 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#49 Villanova University 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#49 Purdue University 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 6
#55 University of Miami 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#55 Florida State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#59 University of Washington 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#59 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#63 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 2
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#68 Fordham University 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1 + 2
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 6
#75 Baylor University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#75 Clemson University 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 8
#79 American University 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 8
#79 Gonzaga University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#79 North Carolina State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#83 Howard University 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#83 Marquette University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#83 Elon University 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#93 University of Delaware 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9
#93 University of Denver 1 + 1 + 2
#93 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 + 1 + 2
#99 University of Utah 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#103 Drexel University 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 8
#103 Temple University 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#103 University of Arizona 1 + 1 + 2
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 + 1 + 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#117 University of Vermont 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 6
#117 Arizona State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#127 University of Kentucky 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#127 Seton Hall University 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#127 University of Dayton 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#127 Clarkson University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#127 DePaul University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#136 Catholic University of America 1 + 1
#148 University of Alabama 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 8
#148 Duquesne University 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#148 University of Cincinnati 1 + 1 + 2
#172 SUNY University at Albany 1 + 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 6
Penn State University Park 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 8
College of William and Mary 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2017-2021 2015-2019 2015-2018 2014-2017 Total
All schools 17 23 16 14 0
#3 Swarthmore College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#6 United States Naval Academy 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 6
#11 United States Military Academy 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#13 Hamilton College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#13 Davidson College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Haverford College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#17 Wesleyan University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#17 Colgate University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#17 Smith College 1 + 1
#25 Bates College 1 + 1 + 2
#26 Colorado College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#30 Kenyon College 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 6
#35 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#38 Bucknell University 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 6
#38 Lafayette College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#42 Denison University 1 + 3 + 1 + 5
#46 Trinity College 1 + 1
#50 Dickinson College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#54 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4

AP Scores

(2018)
Number of students took AP test
166
Number of tests taken
258
54%
28%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(19)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Human Geography
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
United States Government and Politics
Computer Science A
French Language and Culture
Psychology
Physics C: Mechanics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
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Sports

(14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Floor Hockey
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Floor Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Swimming
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(56)
Anime Club image
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Band Programs image
Bowling Club image
Camp Champagnat image
Campus Ministry Image
Anime Club image
Art Club image
Band Programs image
Bowling Club image
Camp Champagnat image
Campus Ministry Image
Central Harmony image
Chamber Ensembles image
Chess Club image Chinese Culture Club image
Christmas Project image
Cinema Club image
Coding Club image
Concert Band image
Concert Choir image
CROWN Club graphic
Dance Team
DECA image
Drone Club image Gaming Club image
Gavel Club image
Homeroom Missions Representatives
Improv Club image Interact Club image
Jazz Band image
Karate Club image
Liturgical Band & Chorus image
Liturgy Team Image
Marist Mentors image
Marist Youth Group image
Math Team
Middle Eastern Cultural Club image Mock Trial image
Model United Nations image
National Honor Society image
Neuroscience Club: IYNA image
Outdoor Adventure Club image
Passport Club image
Peer Leaders image
Percussion Ensemble image
Photography Club image
Prayer Leaders image
Project Rebuild image
Project Recycle image Raider Review image
Retreat Program image
Robotics Club image
SCOPE image
Ski & Snowboard Club image
Spectrum image
Student Alumni Association
Student Ambassadors image
Student Council image
Students for Life & Hope Walk image
Theatre Guild Image
United We Stand image
Visions Coffeehouse image
Visions Literary & Arts Magazine image
Weight Room image
Yearbook: The
Florentian image
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Arts

(9)
Band
Choir
Music Theory
Theater
Painting
Photography
Band
Choir
Music Theory
Theater
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Studio Art
Art
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Contact Info

https://www.centralcatholichs.com/
4720 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-208-3400
bmiller@centralcatholichs.com
Pennsylvania

Basic Info

All-boys
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1927
Campus Size: 1.5 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

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Frequently Ask Questions about Central Catholic High School PA

Tell me a bit about Central Catholic High School PA.
Central Catholic High School PA is All-boys private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1927 , and currently has about 712 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.centralcatholichs.com/.
Does Central Catholic High School PA have rigorous academic requirements?
Central Catholic High School PA is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 54 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Central Catholic High School PA also have 73% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Central Catholic High School PA students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019-2023, some students attended Princeton University, Stanford University, Yale University, University of Chicago and University of Pennsylvania.
What is the application requirement for Central Catholic High School PA?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Central Catholic High School PA’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Central Catholic High School PA’s All-boys student?
The total fee for Central Catholic High School PA in 2024 is $21,750 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at bmiller@centralcatholichs.com .
Where is Central Catholic High School PA located?
Central Catholic High School PA is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA.
How popular is Central Catholic High School PA on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Central Catholic High School PA is within top 800 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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Also it is highly recommended to visit Central Catholic High School PA’s official site: https://www.centralcatholichs.com/ or call them at 412-208-3400.
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Yes, here are few: The Ellis School, Oakland Catholic High School and Winchester Thurston School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Central Catholic High School PA?
The overall rating for Central Catholic High School PA is B+.

The section ratings of Central Catholic High School PA are:
B+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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