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Central Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Pittsburgh, PA

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4720 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Pittsburgh
  • 92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Central Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 712 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The school reports that about 92% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
712
Teachers
61 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 92% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 56% of Catholic high schools in Pennsylvania (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 82% of Catholic high schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 57 Catholic high schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    840’11–12868’13–14857’15–16834’17–18833’19–20744’21–22712’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9190
    10183
    11173
    12166

    Student body

    White76%
    Black13%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Central Catholic High School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Central Catholic High School

    What grades does Central Catholic High School serve?

    Central Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Central Catholic High School?

    About 712 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Central Catholic High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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