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Holy Cross High School

587 Oronoke Road, Waterbury, CT, 06708-0670 -

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
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded	1968
County	New Haven County, CT
Student Body
Total Students	795 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	23%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 210 students
	Grade 10 - 187 students
	Grade 11 - 203 students
	Grade 12 - 195 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	54 teachers
Average Class Size	21
Number of AP Courses	9
	Advanced Courses
	AP US History	AP Studio Art
	AP Statistics	AP Spanish
	AP Language and Composition	AP French
	AP English	AP Calculus
	AP Biology
Classroom dress code	Formal
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:14	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$8,750
Head of School	Timothy McDonald
Admissions Director	Jodie LaCava McGarrity
Sport
Total Sports Offered	16
	Sports
	Alpine Skiing	Baseball
	Basketball	Cheering
	Cross Country	Diving
	Football	Golf
	Soccer	Softball
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
	Winter Track	Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	37
	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

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: 04/22/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06708)	School Zip (06708)	(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	28,752 people	3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	29%	41%
Population Average Age	37 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$42,538	$56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	50 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	59% / 41%	64% / 36%