Holy Cross School (New Orleans)

Holy Cross High School
Holy Cross
Address
Map
5500 Paris Ave

,
70122

United States
Coordinates30°0′50.17″N 90°4′32.39″W / 30.0139361°N 90.0756639°W / 30.0139361; -90.0756639
Information
TypePrivate, All-Male
MottoCrux Spes Unica
The Cross Is Our Only Hope
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic,
Holy Cross
Patron saint(s)Saint Joseph
Established1849
FounderFr. Basil Moreau, CSC
School districtArchdiocese of New Orleans
SuperintendentSister Kathleen Finnerty O.S.U.
PrincipalEric DesOrmeaux
HeadmasterWilliam J. Gallagher
ChaplainFather Johnathan Hymel
GradesK-12
Enrollment995
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day6.75
Campus size18 acres (73,000 m2)
Campus typemiddle and high school
Color(s)Navy Blue and Old Gold
   
AthleticsLHSAA
MascotThunder the Tiger
NicknameTigers
RivalJesuit Blue Jays
Chalmette Owls
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools[1][2]
NewspaperThe Bulletin
Tuition$10,150 + $2,225 fees = $12,375 total (2023-24, high school)
Revenue6,400,000
AffiliationRoman Catholic
Dean of MenEric Desormeaux(8-12) Ronnie Kornick(5-7)
Director of Student ActivitiesEric Ferry
Admissions DirectorWalter Guillot III
Athletic DirectorMister Kirkwood
I.T. DirectorJerry Arnone, PMP,MCSE
Chief Financial OfficerJohn Gerrets, CPA
WebsiteHoly Cross School

Holy Cross School is a Catholic school serving grades pre-K through 12 in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was founded in 1849 by the Congregation of Holy Cross. Holy Cross School was originally named St. Isidore's College and was a boarding and day school.[3] Holy Cross School is located in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.[4]

  1. ^ "Institution Summary". AdvancED. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  2. ^ "Institution Summary". AdvancED. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  3. ^ "History". www.holycrosstigers.com. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "School Finder". Archdiocese of New Orleans. Retrieved January 26, 2023.