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#445 of 873 private schools in PA

Holy Cross High School

High School

501 E DRINKER ST, Dunmore, PA 18512

Private

Enrollment

350

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

6.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#445 of 873

In Dunmore

#2 of 3

public schools

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Holy Cross High School

6.5/10

High School in Dunmore · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Holy Cross High School

Holy Cross High School is a private high school in Dunmore, PA. Holy Cross High School serves approximately 350 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Cross High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it comparesOn par with PA schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Holy Cross High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Holy Cross High School compares to the 2 public schools in Dunmore, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
This School
vs
13.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
350
This School
vs
729
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.1% vs 0%
Asian 3.1% vs 0%
Black 1.4% vs 0%
Holy Cross High School Dunmore Public Avg

All Schools in Dunmore

School Rating
Holy Cross High School (this school) 6.5
Dunmore JSHS 6.3
Dunmore El Ctr 6.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 PA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 25%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 350
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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 PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 86.3%
Hispanic 5.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.1%
Black 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

501 E DRINKER ST, Dunmore, PA 18512

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Cross High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Dunmore JSHS (rated 6.3/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SCRANTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 4.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Scranton), a more accessible option. For more schools in Dunmore, see our Dunmore schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL Dunmore 0.0 mi 6.1
ST MARY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL Dunmore 0.4 mi 7.1
Dunmore JSHS Dunmore 0.8 mi 6.3
THE CHILDREN'S CORNERSTONE Dunmore 0.7 mi
Dunmore El Ctr Dunmore 0.8 mi 6.5
NATIVITYMIGUEL SCHOOL OF SCRANTON Scranton 1.1 mi 6.9
NAVTIVITY MIGUEL SCHL-SCRANTON Scranton 1.1 mi 6.8
William Prescott #38 Scranton 1.4 mi 3.8
ST CLARE ST. PAUL SCHOOL Scranton 1.4 mi 5.3
ST CLARE/SAINT PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Scranton 1.4 mi 5.3
Robert Morris #27 Scranton 1.5 mi 4.0
LUTHERAN ACADEMY - SCRANTON Scranton 1.5 mi
THE LUTHERAN ACADEMY SCRANTON Scranton 1.5 mi
SCRANTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Scranton 1.6 mi 4.9
BNOS YISROEL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Scranton 1.7 mi
Mid Valley El Ctr Throop 2.1 mi 4.2
Northeast Intrmd Sch Scranton 1.7 mi 2.7
BETH SHALOM ACADEMY Scranton 1.8 mi
SCRANTON HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Scranton 1.8 mi 8.1
John Adams #4 Scranton 1.8 mi 2.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 18512 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,097

Median Home Value

$173,500

Median Rent

$927/mo

Population

12,714

College Educated

29.2%

Homeownership

63.3%

Avg Commute

16.4 min

Poverty Rate

12.5%

Median Age

40.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Cross High School

What grades does Holy Cross High School serve?

Holy Cross High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Holy Cross High School?

Holy Cross High School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross High School is 11.7:1. 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 rank in PA?

Holy Cross High School ranks #445 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Holy Cross High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Cross High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 a private school?

Yes, Holy Cross High School 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 a religious school?

Holy Cross High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
350
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lackawanna County

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