Holy Cross District High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 349 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,560
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Holy Cross District High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Cross District High School
9	97
10	84
11	83
12	85

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Year Founded

1921

Colors

Black, Red

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2024

Student Body

Total Students

349 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 13%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

17 students

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,560

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School Notes

Holy Cross High School's mission is focused on setting high expectations for students; demanding everything students can give and accepting nothing less.
Our philosophy is that all students, despite varying ability, are capable of satisfying these high expectations given a personalized education, small class sizes, and a wide-ranging curriculum that meets needs at all academic levels.
For this reason, we have adopted the motto, “A size for all”, which symbolizes our efforts, through our diverse academic and co-curricular programs, to give students the opportunity to achieve academically, to excel athletically, and to participate in numerous clubs and organizations.
While Holy Cross High School is small in size, it is large enough to offer programs and services found at much larger schools.
Holy Cross District High School provides quality Catholic education for all of its students through the deeply rooted commitment of the Holy Cross school community to education, diversity, family, and religion.

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Holy Cross High School's mission is focused on setting high expectations for students; demanding everything students can give and accepting nothing less.
Our philosophy is that all students, despite varying ability, are capable of satisfying these high expectations given a personalized education, small class sizes, and a wide-ranging curriculum that meets needs at all academic levels.
For this reason, we have adopted the motto, “A size for all”, which symbolizes our efforts, through our diverse academic and co-curricular programs, to give students the opportunity to achieve academically, to excel athletically, and to participate in numerous clubs and organizations.
While Holy Cross High School is small in size, it is large enough to offer programs and services found at much larger schools.
Holy Cross District High School provides quality Catholic education for all of its students through the deeply rooted commitment of the Holy Cross school community to education, diversity, family, and religion.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Holy Cross District High School cost?

Holy Cross District High School's tuition is approximately $8,560 for private students.

What schools are Holy Cross District High School often compared to?

Holy Cross District High School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Henry District High School by visitors of our site.

What is Holy Cross District High School's ranking?

Holy Cross District High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Holy Cross District High School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Kenton County, KY is $8,113 for elementary schools and $8,685 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kenton County, KY is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).