Holy Cross High School vs. St. Francis Prep
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School Overview
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St. Francis Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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School History
Overview
Holy Cross High School, a Catholic college preparatory school in Queens, New York, educates the hearts and minds of young people following the educational and spiritual vision of Blessed Father Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
Holy Cross embraces students who reflect social and economic diversity.
The school strives to instill within each student a desire to identify and fully develop God-given talents while pursuing excellence in all endeavors.
Holy Cross` varied academic programs and activities nurture and promote spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and psychological growth and development.
St. Francis Prep is a Catholic college preparatory school in the Franciscan tradition.
Our mission is to enable all students to develop and broaden their spiritual, intellectual, creative, emotional, social, and physical abilities.
We value the unique contribution each person makes to the Prep community.
Together we create an environment filled with academic sucess, respect, integrity, and joy.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1955
1858
Students Body
Total Students
650 students
2420 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
150
627
Grade 10 Students
160
610
Grade 11 Students
165
600
Grade 12 Students
175
583
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
116 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
83%
Average Class Size
24
31
Number of AP Classes
15
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
Average SAT score
1260
1120
Average ACT score
28
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,200
$9,550
% on Financial Aid
20%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Admissions Director
Mr. Robert Botero '00
Ms. Lisa Schaefer
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mr. Abelardo Leston
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
22
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
28
79
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Campus MinistryChess and Games Club
Concert BandForeign Language Club
Guitar ClubJazz Ensemble
Law ClubNational Honor Society
NewspaperSADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Science Fiction and Comic Book ClubStudent Council
The CrossThe Lance
Weight Training ClubYearbook
Club or Organization:
Adventure ClubArt Club
Business and Finance ClubCoding Club
Educational Travel ProgramGuitar Club
Hellenic SocietyRobotics Team
Television Production (HCTV)
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert BandDrumline
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton
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Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
African American Heritage ClubCeramics Club
Chess ClubChinese Club
Croatian ClubDrug & Alcohol Prevention Team
Duns Scotus Speech and Student CongressEgyptian Club
Extraordinary MinistersFilipino Club
Franciscan Youth MovementGerman Club
German Exchange StudentsGreek Club
Haitian ClubHarry Potter Club
Hawaiian/Polynesian ClubHero Club
Indian ClubiPalette Club
Irish ClubItalian Club
Japanese ClubKey Club
Korean ClubLectors
Library AidesLiturgical Committee
Liturgical DancersLiturgical Ensemble
Liturgy AssistantsMartial Arts
Math National Honor SocietyMathematics Club
Middle Eastern ClubMock Trial Club
Model UNMorning Prayer Leaders
National Arts Honor SocietyNational History Day
National History Scholars SocietyNational Honor Society
NYS Science Honor SocietyPaint Ball Club
Peer CounselingPeer Tutoring
Photography ClubPolish Club
Political Science ClubProject Challenge
PS4 Big Brother/Sister ProgramPublic Forum Debate
Retreat LeadersRock & Roll Club
San Fran Year BookSave Our Planet
Science OlympiadSFPageturners
SFPtvSnow Club
Soup Kitchen VolunteersSpanish Club
Students for Social AwarenessThe Little Portion Literary magazine
The Seraph Student NewspaperTrial of the Century
Urban Challengevideo Game Club
Wednesday Jam SessionWest African Club
West Indian Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Alvernian Drama Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural BasketballIntramural Football
Intramural FrisbeeIntramural Handball
Intramural Ping PongIntramural Softball
Intramural Volleyball