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Lancaster Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Lancaster, PA

650 Juliette Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-College-going
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Lancaster
  • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
  • The largest Catholic school in Lancaster
  • 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges

Lancaster Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 492 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools in Pennsylvania. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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
492
Teachers
77 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 235 girls, 257 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 60% of Catholic high schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 57 Catholic high schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    543’19–20510’21–22492’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    9126
    10124
    11117
    12125

    Student body

    White60%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Two or more races13%
    Black5%
    Asian4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    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 Lancaster Catholic High School

    What grades does Lancaster Catholic High School serve?

    Lancaster Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Lancaster Catholic High School?

    About 492 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lancaster 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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