The mission of Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School is to promote the formation of students within a community of faith.
We are a diocesan co-educational school providing a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum centered on the teachings of the Catholic Church, incorporating the Gospel values of Jesus Christ, and designed to meet a variety of academic, spiritual, and social needs. As a college preparatory Catholic school, inclusive of grades 7-12, we educate students of diverse faiths and backgrounds. Our students will learn to integrate critical reasoning, scholastic achievement, and the search for truth within the convictions of Catholic teaching rooted in faith, moral responsibility, and service to the global community.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,500
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
375 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
21 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Accounting II, Anatomy and Physiology, Art and Design 2-D, Art and Design 3-D, Art and Design Drawing, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Composition and Rhetoric, Computer Science Principles, English Literature and Composition, Graphic Design, Music Theory, Physics, PITT Calculus, PITT Physics, Psychology, Spanish V, Statistics, United States HIstory, World Religions
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify.
Admissions Director
Elyse Bogner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
32 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Quiz Team, Chess and Games Club, Columbian Squire Roses, Columbian Squires, French National Honor Society, German Honor Society, Hungry Hearts, Interact Club, Math League, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Reading Competition, Recycling Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Student Council, Tri M Music Honor Society, TV Production, Westinghouse Science Honors Institute
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Ceramics, Chamber Choir, Chorus, Digital Photography, Fiber Arts, graphic design, guitar, music theory, Painting, Print Making, Spring Musical, String Ensemble, World Drumming
Academic Quiz Team, Chess and Games Club, Columbian Squire Roses, Columbian Squires, French National Honor Society, German Honor Society, Hungry Hearts, Interact Club, Math League, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Reading Competition, Recycling Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Student Council, Tri M Music Honor Society, TV Production, Westinghouse Science Honors Institute
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Ceramics, Chamber Choir, Chorus, Digital Photography, Fiber Arts, graphic design, guitar, music theory, Painting, Print Making, Spring Musical, String Ensemble, World Drumming
School Notes
Profile of Our Graduates
Graduates of Greensburg Central Catholic will be:
Graduates of Greensburg Central Catholic will be:
- Knowlededgeable: Students have mastered a strong academic foundation and are able to apply skills, facts, and knowledge in real world environments.
- Future Ready: Students are able to think critically, solve problems, use information, communicate and innovate. They are flexible, adaptive, collaborative, creative and globally aware and are able to compete in a global society.
- Educators: Students will find ways to share their faith and academic knowledge with others.Leaders:Students will be able to work cooperatively for the good of all, accepting the freedom and responsibility leadership brings. They will be encouraged to act with integrity, and to make ethical, responsible, and moral decisions.
- Disciples of Christ: Students will evangelize through their words and actions.
- Problem Solvers:Students will develop their natural curiosity and encounter the world and embrace the future with a sense of imagination and wonder. They will acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They will apply thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems and develop solutions.
- Catholic Social Teachers: Students will show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They will have a personal commitment to service, and to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
- Life Long Learners: Students will work to build personal growth and are intrinsically motivated to continue the learning process throughout one`s life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School cost?
Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School's tuition is approximately $10,500 for private students.
What sports does Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School offer?
Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School's ranking?
Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School?
The application deadline for Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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