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Holy Cross School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school founded in 1849 by the Congregation of Holy Cross to educate young men from metropolitan New Orleans.
Holy Cross School is the only Catholic School in New Orleans for boys grades Pre-K through 12 and is fully accredited by the Louisiana State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Founded by Blessed Father Basile Moreau, a Holy Cross Education is deeply rooted in a family atmosphere where "The mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart." Holy Cross School puts an emphasis on individual growth, fully developing the talents of each unique student.
AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Physics, AP Spanish Language, AP Studio Art - 2Dimensional, AP Studio Art - 3Dimensional, AP US Government and Politics, AP World History, Dual Enrollment Advanced Math/Trig, Dual Enrollment American History Honors, Dual Enrollment English V Honors, Dual Enrollment Programming - Advanced, Dual Enrollment Programming - Intro, Dual Enrollment Psychology Honors, Dual Enrollment Web Design
Club or Organization: Art Club, Beta Club, Blue Circle, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Key Club, Library Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Speech and Debate, Student Council, Video Game Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Bengal Band, Chorus, Drama, National Art Honor Society, Tiger Band
Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramurals, Karate, Tiger Cub Athletic Club
School Notes
14 AP Courses and 7 Dual Enrollment Courses
9 Teaching faculty with Doctoral
degrees
Graduates are accepted to college of first choice
Robust technology: Laptop Program in grades 5 through 12
andIPad Initiative in grades PreK through 4
Aligned curriculum from Pre-K through 12, offering Pre-AP in
middle school and STEM program in primary school
Rotating Block Schedule, Grades 5 through 12: Four 80 minute
classes each day
The acceptance rate of Holy Cross School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Holy Cross School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Louisiana with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Holy Cross School offer?
Holy Cross School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Holy Cross School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for most sports offered.
Grades: PK-8 | 213 students7.6 miles 5708 Airline Dr Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 733-5087
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School Reviews
59/27/2024
Holy Cross has been outstanding for my son. He loves the fact of the legacy alum, the education, and the sports that are offered at the school. The school offers a family environment, and my son has made lifelong friends.
- Posted by Parent - Mike Smith
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