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What are the academic advantages of a Holy Cross education?
- The STREAM (science, theology, robotics, engineering, arts, and mathematics) is exclusive to a Holy Cross education.
- Holy Cross offers students 4 levels of college preparatory courses.
- The Class of 2024 earned over $50,000,000 in academic scholarships. 80% seniors last year received college scholarships.
- Learn more about where our alumni continue their education
What is the total enrollment?
Our enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is 700 young men and women.
What is the current tuition?
Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $11,050. Additionally, there are several payment plans and financial aid is available. Learn more about our tuition and fees.
How can I apply to Holy Cross?
Current 8th-grade students applying for 9th grade for the 2025-2026 school year must complete an online application.
(Please note that applications will be available beginning August 26, 2024.)
Transfer students:
- Students must submit an online application to Holy Cross High School.
What does Holy Cross look at when a student applies for admissions?
For current 8th-grader students applying for 9th grade, our Admissions Committee reviews the following items to determine admissions:
- 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade report cards
- NYS exams / TerraNova results (if available)
- TACHS results
- Letters of recommendation and an essay are required for scholarship consideration
For transfer students, our Admissions Committee reviews the following items to determine admissions:
- Previous school’s report cards
- NYS Regents exam results
- Letters of recommendation
- Student’s personal statement
- Admissions Interview
Is there a dress code?
Holy Cross High School strongly believes that adherence to a dress code is a sign of respect that our students have for themselves and their school community. All students must wear the school uniform which is ordered through Flynn & O’Hara Uniform Company. Learn more about our dress code requirements for young men and women.
How can students become involved in after-school activities?
Over 70% of our students are involved in an after-school activity.
We offer over 30 different athletic teams in a variety of sports. Many of our graduates will continue their athletic careers playing at a Division I college and have gone on to play professionally. Learn more about our athletic opportunities.
In addition to sports, we also provide over 50 co-curricular clubs and student organizations so our students can always make the most out of their high school experience, and we add more every year based on our students’ interests. Learn more about our co-curricular activities.