Tampa Catholic High School

ADMISSIONS

An education at Central Catholic is available to all qualified students, 3-years-old through twelfth grade. Central Catholic admits students of any race, color, sex, creed and national/ethnic origin. Central Catholic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed or national/ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, tuition reduction, athletics/co-curriculars, or any other school administered programs.

Prospective students must reside with their parents or legal guardian(s) and must be interviewed by the principal. The school reserves the right to test any student applying for admission to the school. Parents are required to share results of any evaluation of the student with the school. Central Catholic admits students whom the school discerns will adhere to the philosophy and mission of the school. In admitting students, those who are Catholic, siblings of current Central Catholic students, and children of alumni are given priority of admission over non-Catholics with no Catholic school affiliation. If a student leaves for any reason, readmission is contingent on available space.

For entrance into the three-year-old program, a child must be three years old by September 30 of the current year.

For entrance into the four-year-old program, a child must be four years old by September 30 of the present year.


Acceptance of any student is based on admission policy, space available, a review of record from the previous school attended, completion of required health forms, and an student/parent interview with the principal.


For further information and an opportunity to tour our school, contact the school office.


We look forward to meeting with you!

COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  • Q: Is Central Catholic accredited by the State of Louisiana?

    A: Yes! We are Cognia (formerly AdvancED) accredited.

  • Q: What is my first step in the admissions process?

    A: If you are interested in learning more about Central Catholic click the INQUIRE NOW button in the bottom-left hand corner of this screen and complete the form. We will contact you! 

  • Q: When is registration?

    A: New student registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins on February 24, 2025.

  • Q: Does Central Catholic provide bus service?

    A: St. Mary Parish provides transportation for students residing within the St. Mary Parish boundaries.

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TUITION


The amount of tuition each year is set in consultation with our Consultative School Board and is published in February for the following school year. Tuition and fees, along with donations to the school, make up the majority of our income.


Registration will be held February 3-21 (for current students).  New student registration will begin on February 24.


Registration fee(s) are non-refundable and due at time of registration. Tuition is due on or before May 2, 2025. Tuition is paid in full or financed through the school's SYNERGY BANK LOAN option. *Only tuition can be financed through the school's Synergy Bank Loan option.


*Contact the school for current tuition rates.


ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Central Catholic is committed to providing a holistic, high-quality, Catholic education to all students. High priority is given to those families who have supported Catholic schools and great care is given to ensure that the school does not become available only to the social, academic, or athletic elite. Central Catholic offers financial aid based on need using an in-house budget and donor contributions.


Families must complete the Central Catholic online registration process to apply for financial aid (including payment of registration fee.)


FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment conducts the need analysis for Central Catholic. Families applying for financial aid for students in grades PK3 to 12 will need to complete an online application with FACTS by March 14, 2025. The process takes about twenty minutes to complete and there is a $40 (approximate) application fee. All supporting documentation must be uploaded and application status should read completed by the deadline in order to be considered for financial aid.



Additional financial aid may be available through these partnering scholarships opportunities for those entering Central Catholic from public schools:


ACE SCHOLARSHIPS- LOUISIANA

ACE Scholarships Louisiana is a scholarship granting organization that offers scholarships to qualified children on a first-come, first-served basis for as long as funds are available. Qualifications for this scholarship include:  residency in Louisiana, any student entering Kindergarten or coming from any grade at any public school in Louisiana or participation in the Louisiana scholarship program/tuition donation rebate program the previous year, and family income. 


The application window for the 2025-26 school year is February 25, 2025 until the application limit is reached.


For more information, please visit http://www.acescholarships.org.


ARETE


Arete currently operates in Louisiana under the Tuition Donation Rebate Program. Scholarship eligibility is based on the income guidelines for the federal free and reduced lunch program (FRL). Recipients are required to re-qualify each year. New applications are accepted only if funds are available for new scholarships.


The application window for the 2025-26 school year is February 3, 2025 through April 15, 2025. 


For more information, please visit http://www.AreteScholars.org.


LA GATOR

The LA GATOR program will replace the current Louisiana Scholarship Program (LSP). Students are eligible to participate if they meet one of the following conditions:

  • participated in the Student Scholarships for Educational Excellence Program the previous year.
  • currently enrolled at Central Catholic in grade Pre-K4
  • new student entering grades K-12, coming from a public school
  • family with a total income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines


The application window for the 2025-26 school year opens March 1, 2025. Click here for more information on the LA GATOR program and the documents required to determine eligibility.

For more information regarding financial aid or any questions about tuition or fees, please contact Phyllis Jensen at the at 985-384-1933.



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