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Holy Cross Catholic Academy

Diocesan school · Grades 6–12

Amarillo, TX

4110 S Bonham St, Amarillo, TX 79110

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Amarillo
  • Serving families in Amarillo since at least 2011

In Amarillo, Texas, Holy Cross Catholic Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 121 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Amarillo. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
121
Teachers
12.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 58 girls, 63 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 31% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 25 Catholic schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    112’11–1286’13–1477’15–1695’17–18107’19–20114’21–22121’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    623
    718
    815
    917
    1015
    1118
    1215

    Student body

    White45%
    Hispanic or Latino40%
    Black7%
    Asian4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Cross Catholic Academy 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 Holy Cross Catholic Academy

    What grades does Holy Cross Catholic Academy serve?

    Holy Cross Catholic Academy serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Holy Cross Catholic Academy?

    About 121 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Cross Catholic Academy?

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

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