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Catholic high school

Holy Cross of San Antonio

  • LocationSan Antonio, TX
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 300 students
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Holy Cross of San Antonio is a Catholic college preparatory middle and high school operated in the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Its high school catalog lists four full-year theology courses, including Catholic social teaching, and its service plan requires grades 9 to 11 to complete 6 hours per semester and grade 12 to volunteer at the San Antonio Food Bank.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Holy Cross of San Antonio, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Jude Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Holy Rosary Catholic Church: 0.8 mi2Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel: 1.3 mi3Christ the King Catholic Church: 1.5 mi4Holy Family Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church: 1.8 mi6Campus Ministry, Holy Cross of San Antonio: 0.1 miHoly Cross of San Antonio (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Jude Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 130 South San Augustine Avenue, San Antonio
  2. Holy Rosary Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 159 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio
  3. Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel — 1.3 mi
  4. Christ the King Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 2610 Perez Street, San Antonio
  5. Holy Family Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 152 Florencia Avenue, San Antonio
  6. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 1204 Castroville Road, San Antonio

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (A school liturgy is a Mass. The catalog is undated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Course Catalog | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/55030947d3860/High-School-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course is offered to students who wish to take active roles of ministerial leadership in the Campus Ministry programs of the school. Students will be responsible for working with the instructor in preparing for school liturgies, retreats, drives and service projects.”
      Campus ministry students help prepare school liturgies and retreats.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot 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.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School liturgies are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Course Catalog | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/55030947d3860/High-School-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course is offered to students who wish to take active roles of ministerial leadership in the Campus Ministry programs of the school. Students will be responsible for working with the instructor in preparing for school liturgies, retreats, drives and service projects.”
      Campus ministry students help prepare school liturgies and retreats.
ATheology and curriculum: 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.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The theology program lists Theology I through IV, each a full-year, one-credit course; four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Course Catalog | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/55030947d3860/High-School-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology program leads students to develop understanding of their Catholic faith. Students study the Church, the Sacraments, the Bible, Christology, and Catholic Social Teaching. All instruction is in line with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.”
      The theology program is described, and all instruction is said to be in line with Catholic teaching.
      “Theology I- Understanding Catholic Christianity and Celebrating Sacraments Full Year, One Credit”
      Theology I is a full-year, one-credit course.
      “Theology IV- Christian Lifestyles, The Church and Community”
      Theology IV is a full-year course in the theology sequence.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot 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.
    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 catalog states that all instruction is in line with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Course Catalog | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/55030947d3860/High-School-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology program leads students to develop understanding of their Catholic faith. Students study the Church, the Sacraments, the Bible, Christology, and Catholic Social Teaching. All instruction is in line with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.”
      The theology program is described, and all instruction is said to be in line with Catholic teaching.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The campus ministry course prepares students for retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Course Catalog | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/55030947d3860/High-School-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course is offered to students who wish to take active roles of ministerial leadership in the Campus Ministry programs of the school. Students will be responsible for working with the instructor in preparing for school liturgies, retreats, drives and service projects.”
      Campus ministry students help prepare school liturgies and retreats.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry director is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vnews/display.v/StaffDirectory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mrs. Leticia Gonzalez Campus Ministry Director / Theology Teacher”
      Leticia Gonzalez is listed as Campus Ministry Director.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot 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.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Stated hours: 6 per semester in grades 9-11 (36 over three years). The stated total is under 40.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Heart of a Holy Cross Education | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/About%20HC%7CChristian%20Service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th-11th Grade students will attend one Moreau Day Service Experience per semester AND complete 6 hours of service per semester.”
      Grades 9 to 11 complete 6 hours of service per semester.
      “12th Grade students will focus on hunger and food insecurity, volunteering at the San Antonio Food Bank.”
      Grade 12 students volunteer at the San Antonio Food Bank on hunger and food insecurity.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology III's second semester covers Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Course Catalog | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/55030947d3860/High-School-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the second semester, the course will support the U.S. Bishop’s call for a renewed commitment to integrate and to share the riches of the Church’s social teachings.”
      Theology III includes Catholic social teaching in its second semester.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Required service in grade 12 is volunteering at the San Antonio Food Bank on hunger and food insecurity.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Heart of a Holy Cross Education | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/About%20HC%7CChristian%20Service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “12th Grade students will focus on hunger and food insecurity, volunteering at the San Antonio Food Bank.”
      Grade 12 students volunteer at the San Antonio Food Bank on hunger and food insecurity.
      “Christian service is an integral part of a Holy Cross education as it recalls this early mission while supporting Catholic social teaching at all levels of study.”
      Christian service is described as part of the education and linked to Catholic social teaching.

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

Strengths

  • Four full-year theology courses are listed, and the theology program states that all instruction is in line with Catholic teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Course Catalog | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/55030947d3860/High-School-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology program leads students to develop understanding of their Catholic faith. Students study the Church, the Sacraments, the Bible, Christology, and Catholic Social Teaching. All instruction is in line with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.”
      The theology program is described, and all instruction is said to be in line with Catholic teaching.
      “Theology I- Understanding Catholic Christianity and Celebrating Sacraments Full Year, One Credit”
      Theology I is a full-year, one-credit course.
      “Theology IV- Christian Lifestyles, The Church and Community”
      Theology IV is a full-year course in the theology sequence.
  • Theology III includes Catholic social teaching, and grade 12 service focuses on hunger.
    Sources (2)
    1. High School Course Catalog | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/55030947d3860/High-School-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the second semester, the course will support the U.S. Bishop’s call for a renewed commitment to integrate and to share the riches of the Church’s social teachings.”
      Theology III includes Catholic social teaching in its second semester.
    2. The Heart of a Holy Cross Education | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/About%20HC%7CChristian%20Service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “12th Grade students will focus on hunger and food insecurity, volunteering at the San Antonio Food Bank.”
      Grade 12 students volunteer at the San Antonio Food Bank on hunger and food insecurity.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Holy Cross of San Antonio

  • Address: 426 N. San Felipe, San Antonio, TX
  • Location: On campus

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Source: holycross-sa.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, holycross-sa.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 2

  • Christian service at the San Antonio Food BankOff campus
    Twice per semester in grade 12
    Grade 12 students volunteer on hunger and food insecurity.
    holycross-sa.org
  • Christian service hours (grades 9-11)
    6 hours per semester
    Service through approved agencies or a parish, with a Moreau Day service experience each semester.
    holycross-sa.org

Faith formation 1

  • Campus ministry leadership course
    Students in leadership roles help prepare school liturgies, retreats, drives and service projects.
    holycross-sa.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Staff Directory | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vnews/display.v/StaffDirectory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mrs. Leticia Gonzalez Campus Ministry Director / Theology Teacher”
    Leticia Gonzalez is listed as Campus Ministry Director.
    “Mrs. Leticia Gonzalez Campus Ministry Director / Theology Teacher”
    Leticia Gonzalez is listed as Campus Ministry Director.
  2. What is 426? | Holy Cross of San Antonioholycross-sa.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/About%20HC%7CHC%20426 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “For the uninitiated, 426 comes from our home address, 426 N. San Felipe; the operative word being “home.””
    The school's campus is at 426 N. San Felipe.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
85 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.1 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
DioceseArchdiocese of San Antonio, TX
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)300
Students in grades 9–12209
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

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

Archdiocese of San Antonio

The Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, Archbishop of San Antonio

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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