Central Catholic Middle & High School
Central Catholic was founded in 1956. For the past 45 years, we have been proud to serve the Grand Island area.
Central Catholic began as a four-year high school for grades 9-12.
Grades seven and eight were added later to form a junior-senior high school.
In 1997, a $1-million building expansion was completed and sixth grade was added to the school.
Today, Central Catholic consists of a middle school for grades 6-8 and a high school for grades 9-12.
Central Catholic is fully accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and North Central Association of Colleges & Schools.
All members of the administrative and teaching staff are certified by the State of Nebraska.
Central Catholic is primarily a college preparatory institution. The school seeks to meet the needs of all students through a diversified curriculum.
At the middle school level, emphasis is placed on learning basic skills and exposing students to a wide variety of learning opportunities in a highly structured environment.
At the high school level, a broad range of courses are offered to meet the individual needs of students.
Religious instruction is an integral part of the curriculum for both middle school and high school students.
To promote moral and spiritual development, Christian principles based upon Catholic Tradition are incorporated into every phase of daily school life.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 289 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Central Catholic Middle & High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
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Attribute
Sports offered
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences, Language-based
Year Founded
1956
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
289 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
Average Class Size
47 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus, AP English Language and Composition, AP World History
Average ACT score
24
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(spirit wear-casual uniform-Khaki or navy blue pants, Dark or royal blue, white, gray shirts)
(spirit wear-casual uniform-Khaki or navy blue pants, Dark or royal blue, white, gray shirts)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Jazz Ensemble, Newspaper, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Swing Choir, Yearbook
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