CHS At a Glance

    

Established in 1996, Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school for students in grades 9-12. Catholic High School is the only Catholic parochial high school in the greater Huntsville area.
The school functions under the sponsorship of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. The school is a member in good standing of the National Catholic Educational Association, with accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Enrollment:  333 students

Male/Female Ratio:  45% / 55%

Catholic/ Non Catholic Ratio: 84% / 16%

Pupil/Teacher Ratio: Approximate 9:1

National Merit & Commended Scholars:                                                                                   Class of 2009 National Finalist: 4

Class of 2009 National Semifinalist: 1
Class of 2098 Commended Scholars: 3

Class of 2009 National Hispanic Recognition: 1

Profile Average Scores for Class of 2009:

SAT Composite: 1770
ACT Composite: 26.4

Advanced Placement: Courses offered in every academic discipline. More than 60% of students typically take at least one AP course before graduation. Of the students who have taken three or more
AP courses, more than 50% are typically named AP Scholars.

 College Placement: 100% of applicants are accepted to a college or university.

 Scholarships: Class of 2009 received more than $4.9 million in scholarships.

 Student Community Service: Catholic High School students have contributed more than 44,000 hours in community service.

Average Teaching Experience: More than 10 years

Advanced Degrees: More than 50% of Catholic High School teachers hold advanced degrees.

Number of Alumni:457

Campus:

Current: 38,000-square-foot facility at 4810 Bradford Drive

Planned: A new 55-acre campus, located in Thornton Research Park, to include chapel, academic wings, auditorium, gymnasium and athletic fields.

Capital Initiatives: The Catholic High School Board of Directors is actively engaged in a Capital Campaign, “A Time to Build,” to provide needed capital for the construction of facilities on the new campus.

Governance: Catholic High School is governed by a Board of Directors in accordance with policies of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.

Accreditation and Memberships: Catholic High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA).