Central Catholic Middle & High School vs. Heartland Lutheran High School
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School Overview
School
Central Catholic Middle & High SchoolCombined school
Heartland Lutheran High SchoolSecondary school
Top Rankings
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Overview
Central Catholic was founded in 1956. For the past 45 years, we have been proud to serve the Grand Island area.
Central Catholic began as a four-year high school for grades 9-12.
Grades seven and eight were added later to form a junior-senior high school.
In 1997, a $1-million building expansion was completed and sixth grade was added to the school.
Today, Central Catholic consists of a middle school for grades 6-8 and a high school for grades 9-12.
Central Catholic is fully accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and North Central Association of Colleges & Schools.
All members of the administrative and teaching staff are certified by the State of Nebraska.
Central Catholic is primarily a college preparatory institution. The school seeks to meet the needs of all students through a diversified curriculum.
At the middle school level, emphasis is placed on learning basic skills and exposing students to a wide variety of learning opportunities in a highly structured environment.
At the high school level, a broad range of courses are offered to meet the individual needs of students.
Religious instruction is an integral part of the curriculum for both middle school and high school students.
Heartland Lutheran High School is a ministry of Christian education owned and operated by the Lutheran High School Association of Central Nebraska, Inc., an association of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod congregations.
HLHS is operated in agreement and compliance with the doctrine and practice of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Our educational program is based on the teachings of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God and the faithful exposition of these teachings as outlined in the Lutheran confessions god is Triune one eternal God existing in three separate and distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that Christian education applying God's Law and Gospel to all aspects of life and learning is a shared responsibility among the home, the church, and the school.
The Christian education of children is commanded by God and is the only way a child can develop to his or her full potential spiritually, socially, and academically.
We believe that this education is especially important during the high school years, when students face immense pressure to conform to a secular worldview.
As a result, HLHS teaches all subjects from a Christian worldview, integrating the faith in all subjects.
Teachers also model Christ's love to their students. Through the Holy Spirit, Heartland Lutheran High School seeks to help students grow in their faith in Christ to become Christian leaders in an increasingly non-Christian world.
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences, Language-based
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Year Founded
1956
2000
Students Body
Total Students
276 students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
43
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Grade 7 Students
36
-
Grade 8 Students
45
-
Grade 9 Students
34
10
Grade 10 Students
41
17
Grade 11 Students
38
12
Grade 12 Students
39
14
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
43%
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Average Class Size
47
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Number of AP Classes
3
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:11
Average ACT score
24
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(spirit wear-casual uniform-Khaki or navy blue pants, Dark or royal blue, white, gray shirts)
(spirit wear-casual uniform-Khaki or navy blue pants, Dark or royal blue, white, gray shirts)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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Tuition assistance is available
Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
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Lloyd W Wagnitz
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Jazz Ensemble, Newspaper, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Swing Choir, Yearbook
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