About the School
- Central Catholic High School exists for the purpose of helping students build a strong foundation for life.
- CCHS strives to give students the tools to succeed: a solid curriculum designed to help the individual grow spiritually, academically, and socially.
- We provide a disciplined environment in which individuals can discover their abilities and share them with others; we promote participation in extra-curricular activities and athletic programs which support the holistic approach of forming the entire person.
- CCHS endeavors to prepare students to live fully human adult lives in society and to assist students in striving for the final goal of all Christians- Eternal Life in Jesus Christ.
- Central Catholic High School is located in Reading, Pennsylvania on the site of what used to be the Luden's Mansion.
- Central is a Catholic High School in the Allentown Diocese.
Student Body
Total Students
330 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Central Catholic High School exists for the purpose of helping students build a strong foundation for life. CCHS strives to give students the tools to succeed: a solid curriculum designed to help the individual grow spiritually, academically, and socially. We provide a disciplined environment in which individuals can discover their abilities and share them with others; we promote participation in extra-curricular activities and athletic programs which support the holistic approach of forming the entire person. CCHS endeavors to prepare students to live fully human adult lives in society and to assist students in striving for the final goal of all Christians- Eternal Life in Jesus Christ. Central Catholic High School is located in Reading, Pennsylvania on the site of what used to be the Luden's Mansion. Central is a Catholic High School in the Allentown Diocese.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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