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Central Catholic High School (Closed 2010)

1400 Hill Rd
Reading, PA 19602

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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.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students

330 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and 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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