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Central Catholic High School
  • Private, Catholic
  • LAWRENCE, MA
Catholic School

Central Catholic High School

#17 in Best Catholic High Schools in Massachusetts
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • LAWRENCE, MA
  • 337 reviews
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    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A+
    centralcatholic.net
    (978) 682-0260
    300 HAMPSHIRE ST
    LAWRENCE, MA 01841
    About Central Catholic High School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 5
    Application Fee
    $0
    Interview Required
    No
    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $15,825
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    30%
    Average Financial Aid
    $2,400
    From Central Catholic High School

    Central Catholic High School (CCHS) is a coeducational, college preparatory high school of excellence founded by the Marist Brothers in 1935. CCHS provides rigorous custom academic pathways for students offering 27 Advanced Placement courses, an Honors Program and 2 additional levels of college preparatory coursework. The 1,200 students hail from over 60 regional diverse communities and internationally and are actively engaged in a myriad of 60+ co-curricular activities, 29 championship athletics, music, art and theatre programs.

    Central Catholic remains dedicated to developing an educational community built on faith, learning, service, and inspiring students to make the world a better place. An accessible 14:1 student/faculty ratio supports CCHS’ 100% college acceptance rate. Over 18,000 CCHS alumni have distinguished themselves in successful careers in medicine, business, technology, government and academia. Alumni proudly share that they are members of the CCHS Family of Raiders.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1210
    457 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    67 responses
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    A Perfect AP Score!

    Congratulations to all of our AP Scholars, especially Ranjana Ramesh ‘23, one of only 33 students WORLDWIDE to receive a perfect score on the AP Seminar Exam! AP Seminar is part of the AP CapstoneTM Program offered here at CCHS. We will challenge you to be your very best.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 39 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 39 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 175 responses
    • Catwalk4Cancer
      17%
    • Pep rally
      15%
    • Spirit Week
      15%
    • Varsity games
      14%
    • Graduation
      13%
    • Spirit Day
      12%
    • Homecoming
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,214
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 45 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 45 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 45 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 50 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 50 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 50 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    89%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 27 responses
    56%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 27 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 27 responses

    Living in the Area

    Lawrence
    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D minus
    Median Household Income
    $45,045
    National
    $64,994
    Median Rent
    $1,188
    National
    $1,096
    Median Home Value
    $280,800
    National
    $229,800
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