Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Central Catholic Middle & High School
About the 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Central Catholic Middle & High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
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
276 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 20%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
Average Class Size
47 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
spirit wear-casual uniform-Khaki or navy blue pants, Dark or royal blue, white, gray shirts
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Advanced Courses
AP CalculusAP English Language and Composition
AP World History
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Colors
Navy Blue, White, Columbia blue
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Jazz EnsembleNewspaper
Spanish ClubSpeech Team
Student CouncilSwing Choir
Yearbook
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Catholic Middle & High School often compared to?
Central Catholic Middle & High School is often viewed alongside schools like Grand Island Lutheran High by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Central Catholic Middle & High School?
The acceptance rate of Central Catholic Middle & High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.
What sports does Central Catholic Middle & High School offer?
Central Catholic Middle & High School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Central Catholic Middle & High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Central Catholic Middle & High School?
The application deadline for Central Catholic Middle & High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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