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Central Catholic High School is a college preparatory school in Portland, Oregon committed to educating students from diverse backgrounds in a Catholic community, challenging each individual to live as a Christian witness in service to others.
864
Total Number of Students
$4.4 Million
Total Amount of Financial and/or Scholarship Support Given Annually
17:1
Student To Teacher Ratio
21 Students
Average class size
57
Athletic Teams
27
AP and Honors Courses
60+
Clubs and Organizations
Our Voices
We envision a future where every student becomes the best version of themselves, and goes on to have a positive, and purposeful, impact on the world.
Melissa Vargas-Renteria '26
Being at Central Catholic has opened so many doors throughout my faith journey, allowing me to live out my faith while serving the community in Mass. I feel truly blessed to be a part of the Central Catholic community.
Nathan Patla, Science Teacher
At Central Catholic we care about everyone who walks in the door and do our best to help each person become the best version of themselves, however that may look.
Cordelia Jenkins '25
Interacting with all the amazing teachers and students here has been transformational. The dedication of my teachers and the passion they have for the subjects they teach have encouraged me to be engaged in all my subjects, not just the ones I see myself pursuing in the future. Central Catholic’s academic culture encourages holistic excellence.
Brennan Scarlett '11
This community laid the groundwork for my educational, athletic, and personal aspirations, nurturing the vision of who I wanted to become. The Central Catholic administrators, teachers, coaches, student body, Monsignor provided me so much inspiration that has continued to serve me throughout my journey. I consider it a blessing that I now have the opportunity to give some of that inspiration back through this collaborative experience.
Shelby Knutson '25
I love Central Catholic because of its amazing community! Everyone in the school is so kind and welcoming, we truly are a “Ramily.” I also love how amazing the academics and teachers are, they want to see you succeed, and are always willing to help you out. Additionally, Central Catholic has something for everyone, the variety of clubs, sports, music, and drama programs is awesome, it is a place where everyone can be themselves.
Duce Paschal '25
Central Catholic is a second family for me. On the basketball court, and in the classroom, we show up for one another.
Drew Holguin, Counselor
I am constantly blown away at the diversity here: racially, religiously, ethnically, socio-economically, as well as a diverse student body of learners has been inspiring to say the least. We all thrive together, the more diversity that exists. I like to compare it to our ecological environment. All living things rely and grow when diversity is centered, resulting in a thriving community.
