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Altoona Central Catholic School provides Catholic education to residents of the Altoona area at an elementary school site and a middle school.
The school builds on the exceptional traditions of nine elementary schools that were an integral part of Altoona's early Roman Catholic history.
The railroad town of great ethnic diversity gave rise to many ethnic churches, each with their own schools.
For decades, these schools were staffed primarily by several religious orders of sisters.
But as demographics changed and the number of religious diminished, the nature of the these parish schools had to change.
Altoona Central Catholic was a response to those changing circumstances.
This new model for Catholic Schools in the Altoona area has met with great success, among other things, establishing the first middle school in the diocese.
Altoona Central Catholic School provides Catholic education to
residents of the Altoona area at an elementary school site and a
middle school. The school builds on the exceptional traditions of
nine elementary schools that were an integral part of Altoona's
early Roman Catholic history. The railroad town of great ethnic
diversity gave rise to many ethnic churches, each with their own
schools. For decades, these schools were staffed primarily by
several religious orders of sisters. But as demographics changed
and the number of religious diminished, the nature of the these
parish schools had to change. Altoona Central Catholic was a
response to those changing circumstances. This new model for
Catholic Schools in the Altoona area has met with great success,
among other things, establishing the first middle school in the
diocese.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altoona Central Catholic School's ranking?
Altoona Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Altoona Central Catholic School?
The application deadline for Altoona Central Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Altoona Central Catholic School is Great Commission Schools (0.3 miles away)
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