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Holy Cross High School

26-20 Francis Lewis Bl, Flushing, NY, 11358-0113 -

School Notes 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. ...

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School Overview:

	Holy Cross High School
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Queens County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	970 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	39%	19%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 250 students
	Grade 10 - 250 students
	Grade 11 - 250 students
	Grade 12 - 220 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	50 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:19	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	n/a	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	n/a	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

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.
Profile last updated: 02/14/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11358)	School Zip (11358)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	38,647 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	36%	32%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$51,242	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	63 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	56% / 44%	41% / 59%