North Cross School vs. Roanoke Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
North Cross School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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AP Courses
Sports offered
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School History
Roanoke Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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School History
Overview
North Cross School, located in Roanoke, Virginia and serving families in Southwest Virginia is a private, independent college-preparatory, day and boarding school grounded in a strong liberal arts and science curriculum combined with exceptional co-curricular art and athletic programs.
Roanoke Catholic School is dedicated to excellence in education and to the spiritual development of youth within the framework of the Gospel and the tradition of the Catholic Church; however, students aren't required to be Catholic.
Our fundamental task is the education of the whole person, blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.
We strive to instill in our students a lifelong commitment to learning, to Christian values, and to community service.
We are dedicated to achieving these goals in a supportive Christian community.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Language-based learning differences, dysgraphia, tutoring
n/a
Year Founded
1944
1889
Students Body
Total Students
584 students
330 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
11
Pre-K Students
66
15
Kindergarten Students
40
22
Grade 1 Students
29
21
Grade 2 Students
31
21
Grade 3 Students
36
18
Grade 4 Students
34
15
Grade 5 Students
36
17
Grade 6 Students
35
20
Grade 7 Students
38
24
Grade 8 Students
35
24
Grade 9 Students
54
29
Grade 10 Students
34
18
Grade 11 Students
56
39
Grade 12 Students
60
36
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
64%
40%
Average Class Size
14
16
Number of AP Classes
18
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:8
Average SAT score
1253
1202
Average ACT score
25
27
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki bottoms and collared shirt)
(Khaki bottoms and collared shirt)
Formal
(Uniforms: khaki pants/plaid skirt and polo shirt)
(Uniforms: khaki pants/plaid skirt and polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$21,425
$12,000
Tuition Notes
North Cross\' tuition varies per grade. The cost listed above is for the Upper School day program. North Cross uses an indexed tuition model called Tailored Tuition. Find out more at https://www.northcross.org/tuition-and-fees.html
Varies by grade level, $7920-$12625. Financial aid available for K-12th.
% on Financial Aid
26%
87%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Matthew Gilliland
Melissa Barnard
Admissions Associate
Kelsey Yardley
Denise Beltran
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
17
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
American Red Cross Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Cycling Club, Environmental Club, Guitar Club, International Thespian Society, Math Club, Model UN Club, Robotics Team, Save the Next Girl, Ski Club, Student Council Association, Tutoring Club, Yearbook
Art Club, Band, Bitty Basketball, Choir, Dance Class, Drama Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Help Save the Next Girl, Key Club, Medico Club, National Honor Society, Red Cross Club, Rosary Club, Soccer Shots, Strings, Student Ambassadors, Student Government Association