Holy Cross High School vs. Sacred Heart H. S.
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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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Student Body
Sports offered
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Sacred Heart H. S. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
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.
Sacred Heart High School is a vibrant, dynamic, co-educational, Catholic community, established in 1922.
Its student body reflects the rich ethnic diversity of the city of Waterbury and its surrounding area.
We have a proud tradition of empowering our students to reach their spiritual, intellectual and physical potential through our academic, technological, athletic and extra-curricular programs.
We foster an atmosphere to produce young adults who value themselves and who are of value to their families and their local and global communities.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1968
1922
Students Body
Total Students
413 students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
112
54
Grade 10 Students
101
70
Grade 11 Students
117
83
Grade 12 Students
83
93
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
n/a
Average Class Size
20
n/a
Number of AP Classes
11
5
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Holy Cross polos or shirt and tie)
(Holy Cross polos or shirt and tie)
Formal
(Uniforms can be purchased at Dennis Uniform on Wolcott Rd. in Waterbury, CT. Brown or Black shoes, no sneakers or open toe shoes; boys must wear belts. Additional uniform items may be purchased in our school store. )
(Uniforms can be purchased at Dennis Uniform on Wolcott Rd. in Waterbury, CT. Brown or Black shoes, no sneakers or open toe shoes; boys must wear belts. Additional uniform items may be purchased in our school store. )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,750
$8,000
Tuition Notes
n/a
Enrollment and Registration Deposits, as well as books are included in our Total Tuition.
% on Financial Aid
62%
75%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,500
Admissions Director
Terri Parks
Kathryn Van Stone
Admissions Associate
n/a
Erin Laferriere
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
14
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
37
9
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
Art Club, International Club, Intramural Sports, JETS - Math Team, National Honor Society, Photography Club, Student Council, Superfans, Yearbook