Very Good
#33 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 15% of private schools
Holy Cross High School/diocese
High School · Louisville, KY
A private high school in Louisville, KY serving grades 9th – 12th.
5144 DIXIE HWY, Louisville, KY 40216
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in KY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Holy Cross High School/diocese sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,211
Median home value
$154,500
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller-williams EnvironmentalEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Western HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Doss HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Holy Cross High School/diocese is listed in Louisville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Cross High School/diocese
Holy Cross High School/diocese is a private high school in Louisville, KY, serving approximately 240 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 218 private schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Cross High School/diocese
What grades does Holy Cross High School/diocese serve?
Holy Cross High School/diocese serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holy Cross High School/diocese?
Holy Cross High School/diocese has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross High School/diocese?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross High School/diocese is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Cross High School/diocese rank in KY?
Holy Cross High School/diocese ranks #33 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Holy Cross High School/diocese's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Cross High School/diocese has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Cross High School/diocese a private school?
Yes, Holy Cross High School/diocese is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Holy Cross High School/diocese a religious school?
Holy Cross High School/diocese has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 447-4363
- Area population (ZIP 40216)
- 43,764
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40216; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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