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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1928

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

121 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Lynette Rickwartz

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

Holy Cross Catholic Academy is a co-educational middle school and high school serving the diocese of Amarillo, Texas.
The school provides a well-rounded academic and moral education in a faith environment for students in grades six through twelve.
Our focus is preparing students for the future.
The mission of Holy Cross Catholic Academy is to share the experience of the life and message of Jesus Christ.
We challenge each student to attain the full God-given potential necessary to witness as a contributing member of the school, the Church, and society.

School Motto: Believe. Desire. Do.
School Mascot: Mustangs

Holy Cross Catholic Academy is a co-educational middle school and high school serving the diocese of Amarillo, Texas.
The school provides a well-rounded academic and moral education in a faith environment for students in grades six through twelve.
Our focus is preparing students for the future.
The mission of Holy Cross Catholic Academy is to share the experience of the life and message of Jesus Christ.
We challenge each student to attain the full God-given potential necessary to witness as a contributing member of the school, the Church, and society.

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Holy Cross Catholic Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

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Holy Cross Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Holy Cross Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Amarillo, TX is $8,596 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).