Holy Cross High School vs. Sacred Heart H. S.
Should you attend Holy Cross High School or Sacred Heart H. S.? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Holy Cross High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Sacred Heart H. S. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1968
1922
Students Body
Total Students
413 students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
112
54
Grade 10 Students
101
70
Grade 11 Students
117
83
Grade 12 Students
83
93
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
n/a
Average Class Size
20
n/a
Number of AP Classes
11
5
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Holy Cross polos or shirt and tie)
(Holy Cross polos or shirt and tie)
Formal
(Uniforms can be purchased at Dennis Uniform on Wolcott Rd. in Waterbury, CT. Brown or Black shoes, no sneakers or open toe shoes; boys must wear belts. Additional uniform items may be purchased in our school store. )
(Uniforms can be purchased at Dennis Uniform on Wolcott Rd. in Waterbury, CT. Brown or Black shoes, no sneakers or open toe shoes; boys must wear belts. Additional uniform items may be purchased in our school store. )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,750
$8,000
Tuition Notes
n/a
Enrollment and Registration Deposits, as well as books are included in our Total Tuition.
% on Financial Aid
62%
75%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,500
Admissions Director
Terri Parks
Kathryn Van Stone
Admissions Associate
n/a
Erin Laferriere
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
37
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
Art ClubInternational Club
Intramural SportsJETS - Math Team
National Honor SocietyPhotography Club
Student CouncilSuperfans
Yearbook