Central Catholic Middle & High School (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Central Catholic was founded in 1956.
For the past 45 years, we have been proud to serve the Grand Island area.
Central Catholic began as a four-year high school for grades 9-12.
Grades seven and eight were added later to form a junior-senior high school.
In 1997, a $1-million building expansion was completed and sixth grade was added to the school.
Today, Central Catholic consists of a middle school for grades 6-8 and a high school for grades 9-12.
Central Catholic is fully accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and North Central Association of Colleges & Schools.
All members of the administrative and teaching staff are certified by the State of Nebraska.
Central Catholic is primarily a college preparatory institution.
The school seeks to meet the needs of all students through a diversified curriculum.
At the middle school level, emphasis is placed on learning basic skills and exposing students to a wide variety of learning opportunities in a highly structured environment.
At the high school level, a broad range of courses are offered to meet the individual needs of students.
Religious instruction is an integral part of the curriculum for both middle school and high school students.
To promote moral and spiritual development, Christian principles based upon Catholic Tradition are incorporated into every phase of daily school life.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 276 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Central Catholic Middle & High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Central Catholic Middle & High School
6	43
7	36
8	45
9	34
10	41
11	38
12	39

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences, Language-based

Year Founded

1956

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

276 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 20%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

43%

Average Class Size

47 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

spirit wear-casual uniform-Khaki or navy blue pants, Dark or royal blue, white, gray shirts

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

Advanced Courses

AP CalculusAP English Language and Composition

AP World History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceFootball

GolfSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

Colors

Navy Blue, White, Columbia blue

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Jazz EnsembleNewspaper

Spanish ClubSpeech Team

Student CouncilSwing Choir

Yearbook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Central Catholic Middle & High School often compared to?

Central Catholic Middle & High School is often viewed alongside schools like Grand Island Lutheran High by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Central Catholic Middle & High School?

The acceptance rate of Central Catholic Middle & High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.

What sports does Central Catholic Middle & High School offer?

Central Catholic Middle & High School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Central Catholic Middle & High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Central Catholic Middle & High School?

The application deadline for Central Catholic Middle & High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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