Roanoke Catholic School vs. North Cross School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Roanoke Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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ACT Score
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
North Cross School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Overview
Roanoke Catholic School combines excellence in education with a commitment to the spiritual development of each student.
Rooted in the Gospel and the traditions of the Catholic Church, RCS welcomes students of all faiths into a supportive Christian community.
Students do not need to be Catholic to attend. Our mission is to educate the whole person, connecting learning with faith and faith with daily life.
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Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Dyslexia, Language-based learning differences, dysgraphia, tutoring
Year Founded
1889
1944
Students Body
Total Students
359 students
584 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
66
Kindergarten Students
22
40
Grade 1 Students
27
29
Grade 2 Students
20
31
Grade 3 Students
26
36
Grade 4 Students
24
34
Grade 5 Students
16
36
Grade 6 Students
27
35
Grade 7 Students
19
38
Grade 8 Students
26
35
Grade 9 Students
26
54
Grade 10 Students
31
34
Grade 11 Students
44
56
Grade 12 Students
27
60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
67 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
64%
Average Class Size
16
14
Number of AP Classes
14
18
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Average SAT score
1290
1253
Average ACT score
30
25
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms: khaki pants/plaid skirt and polo shirt. Formal Dress for Mass: Blazers, button up shirts, ties for gentlemen)
(Uniforms: khaki pants/plaid skirt and polo shirt. Formal Dress for Mass: Blazers, button up shirts, ties for gentlemen)
Casual
(Khaki bottoms and collared shirt)
(Khaki bottoms and collared shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,500
$21,425
Tuition Notes
Varies by grade level, $9,000 - 13,500. Financial aid available for K-12th.
North Cross\' tuition varies per grade. The cost listed above is for the Upper School day program. North Cross uses an indexed tuition model called Tailored Tuition. Find out more at https://www.northcross.org/tuition-and-fees.html
% on Financial Aid
87%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
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Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
Admissions Director
Melissa Barnard
Matthew Gilliland
Admissions Associate
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Kelsey Yardley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BandFellowship of Christian Athletes
Help Save the Next GirlKey Club
Medico ClubNational Honor Society
Red Cross ClubRosary Club
Student AmbassadorsStudent Government Association
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChoir
Drama ClubOrchestra
Strings
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bitty BasketballDance Class
Soccer Shots
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
American Red Cross ClubChess Club
Coding ClubEnvironmental Club
Math ClubModel UN Club
Robotics TeamSave the Next Girl
Student Council AssociationTutoring Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Guitar ClubInternational Thespian Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cycling ClubSki Club