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501 E Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA 18512, US
P: 570.346.7541 | F: 570.348.1070
Holy Cross High School is a comprehensive diocesan high school offering courses in all levels of study.
In many cases, transportation to and from school is available through Diocesan and district busing opportunities.
Recent graduating classes have earned $20 million in college scholarships, averaging $200,000 per student.
- S.A.T. scores in the top 1% within 7 counties
- 10:1 student to faculty ratio
- 40 honors courses
- 9 AP course offerings
- 20+ clubs and activities
- 17 sports teams
Tuition Assistance is available
Learn more about the Memorandum of Understanding between the Diocese of Scranton and King's College and the Diocese of Scranton and The University of Scranton.
Important Dates
November 8, 2020– Holy Cross Virtual Open House
November 14, 2020 – Placement Test Date for any student who has not tested in the Diocese of Scranton School System.
Holy Cross System feeder school students will have an opportunity for testing during the school day at their schools.
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The winners are:
First place:
Adriyanna K from La Salle Academy
$75 Amazon gift card & Friends of the Crusader gear of your choice
Second place:
Emma W. from All Saints Academy
$25 Amazon gift card & a HCHS t-shirt.
Third place:
Libby L. from St. Mary's Mount Carmel School
$25 Amazon gift card & a HCHS t-shirt.
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HSPT Test
If you missed the Holy Cross High School Placement test on November 14, 2020, please call the school to schedule an appointment to take the test.
Scholarship information will be announced soon!
Academic Programs
Academic Programs
Academic Programs
Programs include modified college preparatory, college preparatory, and an honors program with Advanced Placement (A.P.) classes.Additionally, Holy Cross offers a range of programs such as the Individual Instruction (II program), Career Technology Center, Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM program.)
Incoming Freshmen
Academic Programs
Academic Programs
Incoming freshmen are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) which is used to assist in the proper program placement for the student. This test is given in November to all diocesan 8th grade students. If your student is not attending a diocesan elementary school, or your student did not take the placement test in Novembe
Incoming freshmen are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) which is used to assist in the proper program placement for the student. This test is given in November to all diocesan 8th grade students. If your student is not attending a diocesan elementary school, or your student did not take the placement test in November, please call the school Guidance Office (570-346-7541) to schedule the test.
Transfer Students
Academic Programs
Transfer Students
Parents requesting a transfer of a student into Holy Cross High School must call the school to schedule an appointment with our vice principal (570-346-7541). A transcript from the present school along with a copy of the student’s latest report card will be required.
"Thank you to you [Mr. Tolerico] and the entire staff of Holy Cross for keeping parents informed at all times of the changes and upcoming events. As a new parent with an incoming freshman, it is very refreshing to see the care, hard work, and dedication that you and your staff have accomplished since we were hit with this unfortunate virus . I am honored to send {my child] to Holy Cross and proud to be a family member of the Holy Cross school system."
~Parent, Class of 2024