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Grade 8 is largest with 24 students, more than any other grade at Holy Cross Catholic Academy.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1928

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School Motto

Believe. Desire. Do.

Student Body

Total Students

121 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Lynette Rickwartz

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

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BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Mustangs

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.

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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What sports does Holy Cross Catholic Academy offer?

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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