Holy Cross High School vs. Cheshire Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Holy Cross High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
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Cheshire Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
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School History
Overview
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.
Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy is a coeducational college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate.
With 368 students from 11 states and 21 countries, Cheshire Academy takes a tailored approach, providing students with a wide variety of academic and extracurricular offerings that are optimal to their individual needs, strengths, and interests.
Located in Cheshire, CT, our 104-acre campus rests in a quintessential and safe New England community conveniently located between New York and Boston.
CA's supportive, one-to-one college counseling program begins early on, resulting in commitments to some of the country's most competitive colleges and universities.
With a wide range of programming, CA offers the world-renowned International Baccalaureate, Roxbury Academic Support, and unique, signature Art and Music Major programs.
CA is home to 20+ athletics teams, with nearly 40% of student-athletes in the Class of 2023 going on to play at the collegiate level.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1968
1794
Students Body
Total Students
413 students
369 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
112
77
Grade 10 Students
101
94
Grade 11 Students
117
97
Grade 12 Students
83
90
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
55 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
69%
Average Class Size
20
10
Number of AP Classes
11
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:7
Average SAT score
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1200
Average ACT score
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25
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Holy Cross polos or shirt and tie)
(Holy Cross polos or shirt and tie)
Casual
(Mon, Tue, Thur: Academic Dress; Wed CA Spirit Day; Friday: Formal Dress)
(Mon, Tue, Thur: Academic Dress; Wed CA Spirit Day; Friday: Formal Dress)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,750
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Tuition Notes
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7-Day Boarding: $62,475
Day: $32,498
% on Financial Aid
62%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$25,573
Acceptance Rate
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63%
Admissions Director
Terri Parks
Rebecca Brooks
Admissions Associate
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Brianna Zegzdryn
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
14
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
37
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Athletic Council, Au Chocolat (french language and culture), Audio-Visual Club, Bowling Club, Chess Club, Comedy Club, Crosstones (a capella group), Dance Club, Debate Team, Diversity Club, Extreme Sports Club, Fashion Club, Film Club, Fine Arts Exploration, Freshmen Committee, Girls Jazz Choir, Green Thumb Club, HCTV, Jazz Band, Junior Committee, Mock Trial, Model UN Club, National Honor Society, Photography Club, Ping Pong Club, Presidents' Council, Senior Committee, Sophomore Committee, Student Activists for the Environment, Student Council, Student Theatre, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Visions (fine arts magazine), Yearbook, Yoga Club
Admission Ambassadors (Tour Guides), Art Club, Art Major Program, Chess Club, Community Service, Digital Photography Club, Drama, Eco-Leaders, Fitness, Garden Club, Ich Dien Society, International Student Society, Jazz Ensemble/Rock Band, Model UN, National Honor Society, New England Math League, Peer Counselors, School Newspaper, Science Olympiad, Snowsports Club, String Ensemble, The Gay/Straight Alliance, Yearbook, Yoga