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Scotus Central Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 7–12

Columbus, NE

1554 18th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Columbus

In Columbus, Nebraska, Scotus Central Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 375 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha. The school reports that about 65% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
375
Teachers
28.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 197 girls, 178 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 65% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 64% of Catholic high schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 14 Catholic high schools in Nebraska.

    Students by survey year

    400’11–12394’13–14371’15–16375’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    771
    863
    954
    1068
    1165
    1254

    Student body

    White86%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races5%
    Black2%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Scotus Central Catholic High School

    What grades does Scotus Central Catholic High School serve?

    Scotus Central Catholic High School serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Scotus Central Catholic High School?

    About 375 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Scotus Central Catholic High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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