Sacred Heart H. S. vs. Holy Cross High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart H. S. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Holy Cross High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1922
1968
Students Body
Total Students
300 students
413 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
100%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
54
112
Grade 10 Students
70
101
Grade 11 Students
83
117
Grade 12 Students
93
83
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
39 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
60%
Average Class Size
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20
Number of AP Classes
5
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
List of Courses Offered
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Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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Classroom Dress Code
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. )
Formal
(Holy Cross polos or shirt and tie)
(Holy Cross polos or shirt and tie)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,000
$13,750
Tuition Notes
Enrollment and Registration Deposits, as well as books are included in our Total Tuition.
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% on Financial Aid
75%
62%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
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Admissions Director
Kathryn Van Stone
Terri Parks
Admissions Associate
Erin Laferriere
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
17
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
37
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art ClubInternational Club
Intramural SportsJETS - Math Team
National Honor SocietyPhotography Club
Student CouncilSuperfans
Yearbook
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