- AcademicsA-
- DiversityC+
- TeachersB
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesB
- SportsB+
Address
301 N 4th St
Allentown, PA 18102
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
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Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
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Allentown Central Catholic High School Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
Poll
- 89%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
Students
Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
809
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Poll
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
Poll
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
Poll
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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- 86%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
- 43%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
- Crime & SafetyC
- DiversityA
- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesC
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$37,256
National
$55,322Median Rent
$907
National
$949Median Home Value
$126,100
National
$184,700Allentown Central Catholic High School Reviews
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ACCHS is unlike any other high school in the Lehigh Valley in that it gives you more than just a stellar education. As a proud alum, I can attest to the uniqueness of this school. Throughout my time at Central, I completely fell in love with it. The environment there is so welcoming. I still look back on my time at ACCHS fondly, even as a current college student. The teachers at Central really care about the students and the education I received at the school prepared me for my rigorous college courses. The small class sizes were key. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to attend Central Catholic because I had such an amazing four years. The memories one makes at Central are priceless. I was able to really grow in my faith as well because of the events that are held there- 40 Hours, Kairos, etc. Incredibly proud to be a Viking alum. The energy at this school is indescribable. Definitely worth the tuition.
The cafeteria food is expensive small and untasty. The school is very small and traditional. Discipline is loosely followed. The catholic aspect often overshadows many others. Certain theology teachers abandon discussion and acceptance in favor of rigid instruction. Students are often talked at and sin shamed rather than discussed theology with . Many clubs are forgotten about by the administration, while a few receive a lot of funding and are favored. Over a hundred students participate in running sports yet it receives less funding than the small football team which is heavily favored for football games. Many of these popular clubs form cliques. However the school has a unified spirit, and encourages student involvement.
I loved Central. I wasn't your average kid that went to this school, and I had a very difficult home life. Central Catholic was like a sanctuary, a home away from the madness that enveloped my life at times. I never wanted to leave and thats why I was so involved. Many people have mixed feelings about this school, but I will honestly tell you that if you send your child to this school, and they are kind and respectful, and willing to become better students, they will succeed in all aspects at ACCHS. The way to get the most out of this school is by doing the most: join clubs, volunteer, play sports, join the band, go to football games! The more active the better. It makes the studying and the exams and the difficulty of many classes so worth it. Not only will you get the most out of exta curriculars but, CCHS will challenge you academically. It'll be hard, but help will ALWAYS be given, and all you have to do is ask for it. Never shy away. My first few weeks at CCHS were hard, I will admit, some of the upper classmen were jerks, but a majority really attempt to help out. Now with the Viking Mentors program, and similar things like that, they also have a summer program, they genuinely attempt to get students acclimated to their new environment. Need help? You just have to ask. Any bullying? You report it immediately and there will be consequences for that student, or atleast a really scary talking too. My point is, this may seem like a rich kid preppy school on the outside, but internally it's really a family that attempts to improve your life in the best way. They want to see you succeed and further your education. Their job is to atleast make sure you get out of their school on the right foot, after that it's your job to see everything through that they've prepared you for, IF you've allowed them to prepare you for it. I am proud to be a CCHS Alumni, I love my Alma Mater.