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“Come to Holy Cross High School if you want to excel in your academics, participate on great sports teams and make friends quickly!”
Nathan July '27
“We love walking the halls of Holy Cross High School knowing that both of our parents are alumni. We feel like we are carrying on the family tradition.
Darby ’26 & Ray ’26 O’Connell
When you join the Holy Cross High School family, you will receive the unique opportunity to be a part of a challenging yet supportive educational environment. With a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement, this program fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and leadership skills. The dedicated faculty and staff facilitate a diverse range of experiences, including rigorous coursework, extracurricular activities, and service opportunities. By instilling values such as integrity, respect, and compassion, students are equipped with the tools they need to succeed both academically and personally.
Your Journey begins here
We are so excited that you are considering Holy Cross High School as part of your high school search process.
Join the Crusader family in five steps.
Please complete this form, using the applicant’s information to receive email information regarding Holy Cross High School’s admissions events and more details on the admissions process. You will also receive periodic information from Holy Cross via mail.
Please note that our forms use the term PROSPECT which refers to the STUDENT inquiring or applying to Holy Cross. We look forward to meeting you and your family!
Visiting the campus is the best way to learn more about Holy Cross’s faculty, students, programs and facilities.
We encourage you to take advantage of:
Meet Holy Cross
November 18 & December 9 at 6:30Pm
Attending an admissions event that includes a campus tour and presentation can be a great way to get a feel for Holy Cross High School During a campus tour, you’ll have the opportunity to see firsthand what the campus looks like. Additionally, the presentation portion of the event will likely provide you with valuable information about the school’s programs and offerings, as well as the admissions process itself. Overall, attending this event can be a valuable experience.
Private Tour
Private tours can also be made available by appointment. To schedule, please contact Terri Ann Parks, Director of Enrollment Management.
Crusader for a Day- Spend a day on campus as our guest and experience what it is like to be a Holy Cross student.
- Go to classes, meet new friends and hang out with some of your older ones from your school!
November 23 at 8:30am
Entrance exams are held each fall for incoming freshmen candidates. There is a $25.00 exam fee which is paid online when registering for the exam. Transfer students and incoming freshmen who apply after Entrance Exams are held are required to pay a $25.00 application fee which can be mailed to Holy Cross High School, attn: Admissions Office.
For more information about the Entrance Exam, please contact Terri Ann Parks at [email protected]
Apply to Holy Cross High School
To all incoming freshmen and transfer students, please complete this online application form and submit to Holy Cross High School.
Transcripts, Recommendation and Personal Statement
Incoming Freshmen
Please complete the Authorization to Release Records form and return it to Mrs. Parks to request that the applicant’s 6th-8th grade transcripts, attendance and discipline records. Once received, Holy Cross will contact the applicant’s school counselor to complete the recommendation form.
- Upon receipt of the transcript release form, Mrs. Parks will contact the applicant’s school for a recommendation.
Download These Forms:
Authorization to Release Records Form
Transfer Students
Please complete the Authorization to Release Records form and return it to the applicant’s school to request that their transcripts, attendance and discipline records are mailed, emailed, or faxed (203.757.3423) to the Holy Cross Admissions Department.
Upon receipt of the transcript, Mrs. Parks will contact the applicant’s school for a recommendation.
Applicant must complete their personal statement using page 1 of the Transfer Applicant form. Please have the applicant’s school counselor complete page 2 of this form and have it emailed, or faxed (203.757.3423) to the Holy Cross Admissions Department to expedite the process.Only one letter of recommendation from a school counselor is required.
Download These Forms:
Authorization to Release Records FormTransfer Applicant form
International Students
Holy Cross is pleased to offer admissions to International Students, and encourages you to share the experiences of secondary education, and life, in America. Holy Cross values the rich diversity of cultural experience that international students bring to our institution.
Please click here to be directed to the International Student Admissions page.
On average, Holy Cross High School awards just over $1,000,000 in financial aid and scholarships. This year, 65% of our current student body receives financial assistance.
Holy Cross offers monthly interest-free payment plans allowing families to better plan for the cost of a Holy Cross education.
Learn more and apply for Financial Aid:
The deadline for Applications for Financial Aid for the 2023-2024 school year has passed. Financial Aid applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The FACTS application to be considered for incoming students for the 2024-2025 academic year will be available on October 1 and is due on December 1. FACTS applications received after this date will be considered on a case by case basis.
Questions?
Students from Catholic and Public schools across the region receive equal consideration. For questions, please contact Terri Ann Parks, Director of Enrollment Management.
Important Admissions Dates
- December 1, 2024: Application for Admission and Financial Aid Applications Due for the Class of 2029
- December 2024: Admissions Notifications for the Class of 2029
- January 31, 2025: Admissions Reply Date for the Class of 2029
(Admitted students asked to notify the Admissions Office of their enrollment decisions.) - Transfer Admissions and financial aid are on a rolling basis.
Applications for admissions and financial aid submitted after these dates are considered on a case-by-case basis.
