Holy Cross School
150 Emmet, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-0950 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (831)423-4447
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Holy Cross School endeavors to motivate, guide and instruct children in beliefs, practices and values of the Catholic Christian community, integrated with high standards of academic excellence. Holy Cross provides a Catholic Christian education. We emphasize the harmonious development of the child and all of his/her talents and abilities. Recognizing parents as the primary educators, the teachers, as facilitators of learning, seek to provide experiences that will develop the values, attitudes, and habits necessary for each child to eventually become an intelligent, cultured articulate, and socially aware Catholic citizen, who will contribute to the faith community and the world society. ...read more  

School Overview:
Holy Cross School
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Nursery School - 8
Year Founded 1862
County Santa Cruz County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 259 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 17% 41%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 40 students
Kind - 21 students
Grade 1 - 27 students
Grade 2 - 17 students
Grade 3 - 25 students
Grade 4 - 19 students
Grade 5 - 25 students
Grade 6 - 29 students
Grade 7 - 26 students
Grade 8 - 30 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
Average ACT score 20
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:24 1:18
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
Headmaster Kathleen Ryan, Principal
Admissions Director Kathleen Ryan, Principal
Admissions Associate Colette Costere, Asst Princ
 
School Notes:
  • Holy Cross School endeavors to motivate, guide and instruct children in beliefs, practices and values of the Catholic Christian community, integrated with high standards of academic excellence. Holy Cross provides a Catholic Christian education. We emphasize the harmonious development of the child and all of his/her talents and abilities. Recognizing parents as the primary educators, the teachers, as facilitators of learning, seek to provide experiences that will develop the values, attitudes, and habits necessary for each child to eventually become an intelligent, cultured articulate, and socially aware Catholic citizen, who will contribute to the faith community and the world society.
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 95060 )
School Zip ( 95060 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 43,172 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 51% 32%
Population Average Age 34 years old 33.3 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $54,082 $50,900
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.6 rooms 4.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 43 years old 42 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 51% / 49% 55% / 45%
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