Admissions

Welcome to Cathloic Central Admissions!

Become a Part of the CCHS Family

With over 100 years of academic excellence, you know that your son or daughter will have every opportunity to excel. We want to make your transition as smooth as possible. Whether you're an incoming-freshman, transfer, exchange student or looking for "that right school", CC is here to help start your journey.

CCHS Pre-Admission Guide 

Download the CCHS pre-admission booklet and learn about High School life as a Hilltopper!

Opportunity Awaits

There is no better time than the present to call CCHS today. Choosing a Catholic Central High School education may be one of the most important decisions you will make.

For more information, please contact our Admissions Department

262.763.1506   [email protected]

CCHS is currently testing

Placement Testing

For a successful application process, taking the CCHS Admissions Placement Exam is required. Currently, the CCHS Placement test for the 2025-26 school year is being offered on
  • November 8th - 8:30am - 11:30am
  • November 8th - Noon - 3:00pm
  • November 9th - 8:30am - 11:30pm
  • December 7th - 8:30am - 11:30am

  • Additional dates or individual testing will be added as needed.

    CCHS is currently testing

    Placement Testing

    For a successful application process, taking the CCHS Admissions Placement Exam is required. Currently, the CCHS Placement test for the 2023-24 school year is being offered:

  • November 10th - 8:30am - 11:30am
  • November 10th - Noon - 3:00pm
  • November 11th - 8:30am - 11:30am

  • To schedule a test, please contact Admissions at 262.763.1506 or email [email protected].

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Scholarships at CCHS

    We have the following scholarships available to help meet tuition costs:
    • Mary Alice Yakich Educational Foundation Scholarship
    • Need and Merit Based Scholarship
    • John & Katherine Pieters Daniels Scholarship
    • Evan R. Buckhouse Memorial Scholarship
    • Gorman-Zinnen Scholarship
    • Lorraine & Robert Beix Memorial Scholarship
    • Karen Wack-Zirbel Memorial Scholarship
    • Edmund Impens Memorial Scholarship
    • Normandie Byrne Scholarship
    • Troy Loos Memorial Scholarship
    • Alumni Scholarship
    • Student Service Scholarship
    • Student Ambassador Scholarship

    Financial Assistance

    CCHS awarded more than $186,604 in financial assistance this past year. One-in-three Catholic Central families receive financial assistance. The average annual tuition discount per student is $4,665. To be considered for financial aid, families must complete an online application every year. Every situation is assessed individually and thoughtfully with a number of criteria that affects the amount of tuition assistance a family receives. Every family is strongly encouraged to apply for financial assistance.

    Wisconsin Parental Choice Program

    Catholic Central is a Wisconsin School Choice Approved School. For more information on requirements and information in general, go here. The state of Wisconsin has three separate programs that allow eligible students to attend a participating private school in grades four-year-old kindergarten (K4) to 12. The private school, on behalf of the student’s parent or guardian, receives a state aid payment for each eligible student. The 3 private school choice programs (Choice) are: 1. Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP); 2. Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP); 3. Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP).

    Transfer Students & Athletes

    Parents of prospective transfer students who are seeking admission to Catholic Central High School should contact Deanna Koch – Admissions Coordinator, by telephone (262-716-1506) or [email protected] to initiate the transfer process. The parent of the applicant will then be asked to furnish a copy of the student’s current high school transcripts to the Director of Admissions for review. Once the transcript has been reviewed and approved, the student may schedule a Shadow Day visit and the parent should complete the Registration Application. After a scheduled interview with the principal, student and the parents, the Dean of Students will determine whether the student will be accepted. Transfer during the senior year is limited.

    Steps to a Successful Enrollment

    Why Choose CCHS?

    There has never been a better time to choose Catholic Central High School. We are currently celebrating over 100 years of academic excellence and refining our innovative, holistic approach that will continue to position us as the premiere high school in Southeastern Wisconsin.

    Hear it from the Students

    Makayla Vos and Luke Gillmore talk about their experiences as a student at Catholic Central High School.

    The Results are Impressive

    At Catholic Central High School, our high school graduation rate is over 99%, compared to the Wisconsin state public school graduation rate of 88.4%. Additionally, over 99% of our graduates attend college, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 61.3%. In terms of college preparation, Catholic Central is unmatched in the region. CC’s average, top-quartile ACT score ranks nationally in the top-10% with a 30.6. The Wisconsin state ACT average is 20.5. The Catholic Central AP test pass rate is 82%, compared to the WI state average of 69% with the national / global average being 61%.

    8:1

    Student/Teacher Ratio

    $25-35k

    Average College Scholarship Money

    80%

    Teachers with Master’s or Better

    College Prep Starts Now

    In an increasingly competitive job market, your student needs the best high school education that will lead to a quality college experience that ultimately results in meaningful, gainful employment with a minimum of student loan debt. CCHS is a small school with big results.

    College Prep Starts Now

    In an increasingly competitive job market, your student needs the best high school education that will lead to a quality college experience that ultimately results in meaningful, gainful employment with a minimum of student loan debt. CCHS is a small school with big results.