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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation C
Academics B-
Extracurriculars A-
Community B+
Reviews B
The Congregation of Holy Cross has established schools, as a continuation of the legacy of the Reverend Basil Anthony Moreau, to cultivate minds and hearts and to serve the needs of the Church and the World. Holy Cross schools offer educational programs to a diverse group of students, fostering the gifts of those with whom and for whom we work. We teach the Catholic faith; we encourage the pursuit of academic excellence; we nurture a commitment to integral growth by focusing on Christian values and the intellectual, creative, social and physical development of those we serve. We spur those whom we serve to challenge prejudice, as well as unjust networks of power and privilege. Holy Cross sponsored schools exist to promote the legacy and vision of Father Moreau by developing leaders among the People of God for the good of the Church and society.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$18054
Enrollment
450
International Students
8%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
60%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:12
AP
11
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
18

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 2
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 7
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2
#89 Stonehill College 2
#89 University of Delaware 1
LAC #18 United States Air Force Academy 1
#97 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#115 Fairfield University 3
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
#120 Hampshire College 1
#137 Seton Hall University 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#151 Florida International University 1
#151 University of Cincinnati 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 3
SUNY University at Albany 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 2
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
#202 Springfield College 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 3
#234 University of Hartford 2
#234 Western New England University 3
Bentley University 1
Bridgewater State University 1
Central Connecticut State University 5
Champlain College 1
Curry College 2
Eastern Connecticut State University 2
Fashion Institute of Technology 1
Flagler College 2
Franklin Pierce University 1
High Point University 1
Iona College 1
Keene State College 1
Lasell College 1
Lincoln Technical Institute: Allentown 1
Merrimack College 1
Naugatuck Valley Community College 7
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Penn State University Park 1
Portland Community College 1
Post University 4
Providence College 1
Ringling College of Art and Design 1
Roger Williams University 1
Saint Anselm College 1
Siena College 1
Southern Connecticut State University 9
St. John's University 3
Tennessee Technological University 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of New Haven 1
University of Saint Joseph 6
University of Southern Maine 1
University of Tampa 1
Western Connecticut State University 1
Wingate University 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2011-2018 2011-2016 2011-2015 Total
All schools 32 32 42 27 25
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#2 Harvard College 1 +admitted 1
#5 Yale University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#13 Dartmouth College 1 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#17 Cornell University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#21 Emory University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#23 Georgetown University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#25 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#28 New York University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#28 Tufts University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#36 University of California: Irvine 2 2
#36 Boston College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#38 University of California: Davis 1 1 +admitted 2
#40 College of William and Mary 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#42 Tulane University 1 +admitted 1
#42 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#49 Lehigh University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#49 Northeastern University 1 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#49 Villanova University 1 +admitted 1
#55 University of Miami 1 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1 1
#59 Syracuse University 1 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#63 George Washington University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#63 University of Connecticut 7 12 1 +admitted 1 + 2 + 23
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2 2
#68 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#75 Clemson University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#75 Baylor University 1 1
#79 American University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#79 North Carolina State University 1 1
#79 Gonzaga University 1 1
#83 Elon University 1 1
#83 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#93 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 1
#93 University of Delaware 1 1 2
#99 University of Utah 2 2
#99 University of Oregon 1 1
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 1 2
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 2 1 +admitted 3
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#103 University of San Francisco 1 +admitted 1
#103 Temple University 1 1 +admitted 2
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +admitted 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 1
#117 University of Vermont 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#122 University of Kansas 1 1
#127 Seton Hall University 1 1 +admitted 2
#127 University of Kentucky 1 +admitted 1
#136 Catholic University of America 1 1 +admitted 2
#148 University of Alabama 1 2 3
#148 University of Cincinnati 1 1
#172 SUNY University at Albany 1 1
University of Saint Joseph 6 1 +admitted 7
Penn State University Park 1 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
University of Colorado Boulder 1 1 +admitted 1 + 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2011-2018 2011-2016 2011-2015 Total
All schools 3 1 6 5 4
#11 United States Military Academy 1 +admitted 1
#13 Hamilton College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#17 Smith College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#22 Vassar College 1 1
#22 United States Air Force Academy 1 1
#35 College of the Holy Cross 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#38 Bucknell University 1 1
#38 Lafayette College 1 1
#40 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1
#46 Trinity College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#50 Connecticut College 1 +admitted 1

Academics

AP

(11)
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Psychology
United States History
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Psychology
United States History
Statistics
World History
Music Theory
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Physics 1
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Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Diving
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Diving
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(38)
Amigos
Anime Club
Art Club
Athletics Council
Bell Choir
Board Game Club
Amigos
Anime Club
Art Club
Athletics Council
Bell Choir
Board Game Club
Book Club
Business Club
Chess Club
Creative Collective
Crusader Sustainability
Culinary Club
Diversity Leadership
Event Management
Fantasy Sports
Gardening Club
Guitar club
Helping Hands
Investment club
Italian Club
Knitting and Crocheting
Marketing Interns
Math Club
Meditation Club
NHS
Peer Ministry
Philosophy Club
Photography Club
President Council
Reading Club
Restoration Club
Ski and Snowboard Club
Student Council
Student Theater
Video Game Club - Rocket League
Creation and Coding
Walking
Women's Club
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Arts

(5)
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Studio Art
Art

Contact Info

http://www.holycrosshs-ct.com
587 Oronoke Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708
203-757-9248
jmcgarrity@holycrosshs-ct.com
Connecticut

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1968
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP, ELTiS
Recommended
Boarding
Avon Old Farms School United States Flag
4.8
Recommended
Boarding
Choate Rosemary Hall United States Flag
4.9

Frequently Ask Questions about Holy Cross High School

Tell me a bit about Holy Cross High School.
Holy Cross High School is Co-ed private day school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1968 , and currently has about 450 students, 8.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.holycrosshs-ct.com.
Does Holy Cross High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Holy Cross High School is offering 11 AP courses.

Holy Cross High School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Holy Cross High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Dartmouth College, University of Notre Dame, University of California: Irvine, University of California: Davis and Northeastern University.
What is the application requirement for Holy Cross High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Holy Cross High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Holy Cross High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Holy Cross High School in 2024 is $18,054 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 jmcgarrity@holycrosshs-ct.com .
Where is Holy Cross High School located?
Holy Cross High School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Holy Cross High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Holy Cross High School is among the most popular schools, within top 483 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Holy Cross High School has been favorited by 20 users.
How to start with an application with Holy Cross High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Holy Cross High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Holy Cross High School’s official site: http://www.holycrosshs-ct.com or call them at 203-757-9248.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Holy Cross High School?
Yes, here are few: Westover School, Chase Collegiate School and Stepping Stones School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Holy Cross High School?
The overall rating for Holy Cross High School is B.

The section ratings of Holy Cross High School are:
C for Matriculation
B- for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

New York, New York
New York City, often referred to as NYC, is the most populous city in the United States with a 2020 population of 8.8 million. It is the cultural, financial, and entertainment hub of the world, renowned for its iconic landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. The city is home to global institutions such as the United Nations and Wall Street. Known for its diversity and vibrant arts scene, New York City plays a crucial role in shaping international commerce, politics, and culture.
Population (2022) 8,363,710
Cost of Living Higher than average 146%
Nearby Airport JFK aireport

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