Holy Cross High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 413 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,750
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Cross High School
9	112
10	101
11	117
12	83

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Year Founded

1968

Colors

Green, Gold

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Student Body

Total Students

413 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus

AP EnglishAP European History

AP FrenchAP Language and Composition

AP PsychologyAP Spanish

AP StatisticsAP Studio Art

AP US History

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Holy Cross polos or shirt and tie

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,750

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% on Financial Aid

62%

Admissions Director

Terri Parks

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Wrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

37 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Art ClubAthletic Council

Au Chocolat (french language and culture)Audio-Visual Club

Bowling ClubChess Club

Comedy ClubCrosstones (a capella group)

Dance ClubDebate Team

Diversity ClubExtreme Sports Club

Fashion ClubFilm Club

Fine Arts ExplorationFreshmen Committee

Girls Jazz ChoirGreen Thumb Club

HCTVJazz Band

Junior CommitteeMock Trial

Model UN ClubNational Honor Society

Photography ClubPing Pong Club

Presidents' CouncilSenior Committee

Sophomore CommitteeStudent Activists for the Environment

Student CouncilStudent Theatre

Students Against Destructive DecisionsUltimate Frisbee Club

Visions (fine arts magazine)Yearbook

Yoga Club

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School Notes

The Congregation of Holy Cross has established schools, as a continuation of the legacy of the Reverend Basil Anthony Moreau, to cultivate minds and hearts and to serve the needs of the Church and the World.
Holy Cross schools offer educational programs to a diverse group of students, fostering the gifts of those with whom and for whom we work.
We teach the Catholic faith; we encourage the pursuit of academic excellence; we nurture a commitment to integral growth by focusing on Christian values and the intellectual, creative, social and physical development of those we serve.
We spur those whom we serve to challenge prejudice, as well as unjust networks of power and privilege.
Holy Cross sponsored schools exist to promote the legacy and vision of Father Moreau by developing leaders among the People of God for the good of the Church and society.

The Congregation of Holy Cross has established schools, as a continuation of the legacy of the Reverend Basil Anthony Moreau, to cultivate minds and hearts and to serve the needs of the Church and the World.
Holy Cross schools offer educational programs to a diverse group of students, fostering the gifts of those with whom and for whom we work.
We teach the Catholic faith; we encourage the pursuit of academic excellence; we nurture a commitment to integral growth by focusing on Christian values and the intellectual, creative, social and physical development of those we serve.
We spur those whom we serve to challenge prejudice, as well as unjust networks of power and privilege.
Holy Cross sponsored schools exist to promote the legacy and vision of Father Moreau by developing leaders among the People of God for the good of the Church and society.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holy Cross High School cost?

Holy Cross High School's tuition is approximately $13,750 for private students.

What schools are Holy Cross High School often compared to?

Holy Cross High School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart H. S., Cheshire Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Holy Cross High School offer?

Holy Cross High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Holy Cross High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for most sports offered.

What is Holy Cross High School's ranking?

Holy Cross High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Holy Cross High School?

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

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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $19,109 for elementary schools and $29,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).