Gross Catholic High School

Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School is a faith and family based community committed to developing Christian leaders through educational excellence in the Marianist tradition.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NE School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Gross Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1968

Student Body

Total Students
429 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Gross Catholic High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
American Government AP, American History AP, Biology AP, Calculus AP, Chemistry AP, Computer Science AP, English 2 Honors, English 3 Honors, English 4 AP, Network Design & Management 1 Honors, Network Design & Management 2 Honors, Physics AP, Pre-Calculus Honors, Spanish 5 AP, Statistics AP, World History Honors
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants and school polo

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Gross Catholic is dedicated to making our integral, quality education an option for committed families and students. Our goal is to work with families, one on one, to arrive at a fair and feasible Individual Tuition Plan. Each year, our development programs raise funds to offset the difference between the true cost of education and the actual tuition our families pay. Your family�s Individual Tuition Plan may include an academic scholarship, financial need grant, or alumni legacy scholarship. In recent years, approximately 75 percent of our students pay reduced tuition.
% on Financial Aid
75%
Admissions Director
Michala Jacobson

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic Decathlon, Art Club, Athletic Trainers, Concert & Jazz Band, Creative Writing Magazine, Drama/Thespian Troupe, Engineering Team, Imprints Yearbook, Marching Band, Marianist LIFE Team, Mixed Chorus, National Honor Society, Pastoral Council, Paw Prints Newspaper, Pep Band, Speech Team, Student Council, Swing Choir
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Gross Catholic High School often compared to?
Gross Catholic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Gross Catholic High School offer?
Gross Catholic High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Gross Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for most sports offered.
What is Gross Catholic High School's ranking?
Gross Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Gross Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Gross Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NE School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $4,436 for elementary schools and $9,043 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nebraska is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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