Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,181 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Central Catholic High School
About the School
- Central Catholic was founded by Brother Florentius and the Marist Brothers of the Schools in 1935, to provide boys from Lawrence and vicinity the previously unavailable opportunity to receive a Catholic high school education.
- Central Catholic High School, established and conducted by the Marist Brothers of the Schools, is dedicated to the mission of Saint Marcellin Champagnat: to make Jesus known and loved among young people.
- Preparing hearts and minds for college and for life, Central Catholic promotes the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional and physical growth of the whole person.
- Students are readied to assume their place as competent and compassionate members of the church and the human family.
- Faculty and students form a Christian living community in which the dignity of each person is respected.
- Central Catholic shows particular regard for students who are educationally at-risk and economically disadvantaged.
- Every student is encouraged to develop their God-given talents and use them in the service of others, particularly the least favored.
- Central Catholic High School, licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,181 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
1,181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
29 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,700 (2024–2025)
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Application URL
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Sports
Colors
Red, Navy Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Catholic High School's ranking?
Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Central Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Central Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Classes for Seniors
May 14, 2027 (Friday)
Last Day of Classes
June 04, 2027 (Friday)
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The nearest high school to Central Catholic High School is Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lawrence Catholic Academy (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 25 | Extracurriculars: 54
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,430 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 61
All-boys (Catholic)
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 20
537 Highland St
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-4415
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 28
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 25 | Extracurriculars: 54
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,430 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 61
All-boys (Catholic)
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 20
537 Highland St
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-4415
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 28
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,430 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 61
All-boys (Catholic)
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Distance: 28.1 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Distance: 30.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 469-8000
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Catholic
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Distance: 23.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,044 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 68
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
Distance: 27.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,027 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 37
20 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-5544
Distance: 35.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
56 Burditt Ave
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-0746
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
94 Bradford St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
All-girls (Episcopal)
198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Catholic
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Islamic
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 28
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
94 Bradford St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
All-girls (Episcopal)
198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Catholic
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Islamic
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Catholic
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Catholic
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Islamic
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK | 120 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
26 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8414
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Catholic
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
581 Andover St
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
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73 Prospect Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 681-9910
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 681-9910
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 1,200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Edward F. Parthum
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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255 E Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 691-7200
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 691-7200
0.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34 West Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 899 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Oliver Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8670
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8670
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Arlington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8311
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8311
0.4 miles
Gr: K-4 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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