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Holy Cross Catholic High School

  • LocationMidland, TX
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 75 students
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Holy Cross Catholic High School in Midland, Texas, is a diocesan high school for grades 9 through 12 in the Diocese of San Angelo. Its school Mass is held weekly on Wednesdays at noon during the school year, priests from the diocese celebrate Mass with students, and the school offers Reconciliation every other week and Eucharistic adoration once a month. Student retreats are held twice a year for the whole student body, and students must complete 25 service hours each school year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday12:00 PM · During the school year; may change for Holy Days of Obligation.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “We invite you to join us for our weekly school Mass, celebrated on Wednesdays during the school year at noon.”
    The school holds a weekly school Mass on Wednesdays at noon during the school year.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (A weekly school Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays at noon during the school year. The school says it may change for Holy Days of Obligation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We invite you to join us for our weekly school Mass, celebrated on Wednesdays during the school year at noon.”
      The school holds a weekly school Mass on Wednesdays at noon during the school year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is offered to students every other week during the school year, which is at least monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Holy Cross offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation to our students every other week during the school year.”
      Reconciliation is offered to students every other week during the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration is offered once each month for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Holy Cross offers Eucharistic Adoration once each month”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered once a month for students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are celebrated by priests from throughout the diocese.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “we are grateful to welcome priests from throughout the Diocese to celebrate Mass with our students”
      Priests from the diocese celebrate Mass with students; no chaplain is named.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school's Cardinal Newman Society page says its catechesis is consistent with the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for high school age. This is the school's own affirmation on that page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Cardinal Newman Society - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/cardinal-newman-society · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Catechesis is consistent with the U.S. bishops’ National Directory for Catechesis and Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age.”
      The school's affirmation says its catechesis is consistent with the USCCB high school doctrinal elements framework.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The school's Cardinal Newman Society page says the school emphasizes, cultivates, and integrates faith and reason throughout the curriculum. This is the school's own affirmation on that page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Cardinal Newman Society - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/cardinal-newman-society · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The school emphasizes, cultivates, and integrates faith and reason throughout the curriculum.”
      The school's affirmation says faith and reason are integrated throughout the curriculum.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Student retreats are held twice each year for the entire student body, which covers grades 9 to 12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Holy Cross hosts student retreats twice each year, providing dedicated time for prayer, reflection, fellowship, and spiritual growth.”
      The school hosts student retreats twice a year.
      “Our Campus Ministry Club helps plan and lead these retreats for the entire student body”
      The Campus Ministry Club plans and leads the retreats for the entire student body.
    2. Holy Cross Catholic High School | Diocese of San Angelo | San Angelo, Texassanangelodiocese.org/holy-cross-catholic-high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Grades: 9 through 12”
      The school serves grades 9 through 12.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Campus Ministry Club helps plan and lead the student retreats. It is the only faith-based student group named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our Campus Ministry Club helps plan and lead these retreats for the entire student body”
      The Campus Ministry Club plans and leads the retreats for the entire student body.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The head of school's message says daily prayer is part of school life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. A Message from our Head of School, Mr. Salgado! - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/letter-headofschool · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Daily prayer, school-wide Masses, retreats, and service opportunities help our students encounter Christ”
      Daily prayer is part of school life.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Every student must complete 25 service hours in each school year, which is 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/service-hours · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete a minimum of 25 service hours during the school year”
      Students must complete 25 service hours each school year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Students have a weekly school Mass, Reconciliation every other week, and adoration once a month during the school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We invite you to join us for our weekly school Mass, celebrated on Wednesdays during the school year at noon.”
      The school holds a weekly school Mass on Wednesdays at noon during the school year.
      “Holy Cross offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation to our students every other week during the school year.”
      Reconciliation is offered to students every other week during the school year.
      “Holy Cross offers Eucharistic Adoration once each month”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered once a month for students.
  • Retreats are held twice a year for the entire student body.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Holy Cross hosts student retreats twice each year, providing dedicated time for prayer, reflection, fellowship, and spiritual growth.”
      The school hosts student retreats twice a year.
  • Every student completes 25 service hours each school year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/service-hours · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete a minimum of 25 service hours during the school year”
      Students must complete 25 service hours each school year.

Concerns

  • Priests from the diocese celebrate Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “we are grateful to welcome priests from throughout the Diocese to celebrate Mass with our students”
      Priests from the diocese celebrate Mass with students; no chaplain is named.
  • The published school Mass is weekly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity - Holy Cross Catholic High School - Midland, TXholycrosschs.org/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We invite you to join us for our weekly school Mass, celebrated on Wednesdays during the school year at noon.”
      The school holds a weekly school Mass on Wednesdays at noon during the school year.

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Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry Club
    A student club that helps plan and lead the school's retreats.
    holycrosschs.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Eucharistic adoration
    Once each month
    Eucharistic adoration offered to students once a month.
    holycrosschs.org
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation
    Every other week during the school year
    The Sacrament of Reconciliation offered to students every other week during the school year.
    holycrosschs.org

Retreats 1

  • Student retreats
    Twice each school year
    Retreats for the entire student body, with prayer, witness talks, small-group discussion and fellowship, planned and led by the Campus Ministry Club.
    holycrosschs.org, holycrosschs.org

Service 1

  • Service hours requirement
    Each school year
    Each student completes at least 25 service hours a year, through parishes, schools, nonprofit organizations and neighbors in need, with at least 10 hours by the end of the first semester.
    holycrosschs.org

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
58 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.1 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of San Angelo, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)75
Students in grades 9–1275
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
SettingRural

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of San Angelo

The Most Reverend Michael J. Sis, Bishop of San Angelo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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