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#581 of 883 private schools in TX
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
High School · Amarillo, TX
A private high school in Amarillo, TX serving grades 6th – 12th.
4110 S BONHAM ST, Amarillo, TX 79110
- 12.7:1 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 TX.
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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 TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
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Where Holy Cross Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,375/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,896
Median home value
$153,400
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79110; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S of AmarilloCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Central Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Amarillo Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Richard Milburn Academy AmarilloCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 122 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Holy Cross Catholic Academy is listed in Amarillo, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Cross Catholic Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Academy is a private high school in Amarillo, TX, serving approximately 114 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #581 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Cross Catholic Academy
What grades does Holy Cross Catholic Academy serve?
Holy Cross Catholic Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Holy Cross Catholic Academy?
Holy Cross Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Catholic Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Cross Catholic Academy rank in TX?
Holy Cross Catholic Academy ranks #581 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Holy Cross Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Cross Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Holy Cross Catholic Academy 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 Catholic Academy a religious school?
Holy Cross Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Randall County
- Phone
- (806) 355-9637
- Area population (ZIP 79110)
- 18,514
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 79110; 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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