Virtual Tour

• High School initial deadline - January 11, 2021
• Middle School initial deadline - February 8, 2021

For the 2019-20 school year, our Middle School had 235 students and our High School had 647 students.

Our average class size is 19 students.

Last year, students joined EC from 74 different schools from across 50 ZIP codes.

• 61% from public schools
• 39% from independent schools
• 1% from home schools

We consider all parts of the application and take an integrated approach in our admission process. We value strong non-cognitive characteristics as well as academics.

Our Admissions Committee is comprised of admissions team members, faculty members and school administrators who review applications and collaborate on the admission decisions.

In reviewing applications, we look at applicants holistically. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic record and non-cognitive variables. We recognize students who demonstrate or show a willingness to support the characteristics outlined by our Touchstones 

Eastside Catholic School offers Crusader for a Day visits beginning in October and concluding in February. Visits can be arranged on a case-by-case basis outside of this period. While distance learning is in effect or stay at home orders prevent in-person visits, we are offering virtual tours and are happy to schedule a videoconference with you so that we can meet face-to-face.

The application process starts one year prior to your desired start date. For example, those applicants interested in starting in the Fall 2021 should start their application in September 2020. Applications for Eastside Catholic High School are due January 11, 2021. Applications for Eastside Catholic Middle School are due February 8, 2021.

After the initial application deadline has passed, we offer additional rounds of application review, based on space available.  Applicants admitted in the initial round receive preferential class scheduling. Students that enroll in subsequent rounds are enrolled as space is available and may not receive their first choice of their class schedule in the year they are accepted.

We are committed to providing a wide variety of nutritious eating options for our student's starting at 7:30 a.m. Healthy eating promotes focus and concentration in the classroom and provides students with the energy they need to learn and power through the school day. Eastside Catholic partners with No Junk, Inc. for lunch. Visit our Lunch webpage to learn more information!

Eastside Catholic School recognizes the need and value of attracting students, faculty and staff from all segments of the population. We embrace diverse thought as a critical component to improve educational outcomes, allowing the free exchange of ideas for faculty, staff, students and alumni to thrive in an increasingly multicultural world. 

Each year we receive applications from more qualified candidates than we have openings. Decisions to admit, wait pool or deny candidates are influenced by the pool of students applying. Wait pooled applicants are re-evaluated if space becomes available in the grade to which they applied.

Yes, students may re-apply next year. Our Admissions Team will communicate fully on action steps to have a success re-application. Applicants will need to submit a new application, submit a current teacher recommendation, updated grades/transcripts. Applicants may receive a fee waiver upon request. The previous year’s file is available to the current Admission Committee for review.

Eastside Catholic School encourages applications from international students. Applicants must be fluent in English and able to fully engage in a college preparatory curriculum with minimal language assistance. Additionally, students are responsible for finding their own housing. More information is available on our International Applicants webpage.

Yes. More information is available on our Transportation webpage.

Tuition assistance grants remain the same unless there is a significant shift in a family’s financial position. An application to confirm level of need will be required each year that a student is enrolled.

Visit the SSS website to read the instructions and file a Parent Financial Statement (available October 2.)

A “Parents’ Financial Statement” (PFS) and 2019 Tax Returns should be completed online at School and Student Service (SSS) for Financial Aid no later than February 6, 2020. A copy of your 2019 tax return, all supporting schedules, and your 2019 W-2s should be uploaded to SSS by March 1, 2020. If your 2019 tax return is not prepared by the deadline, please estimate your tax information on the PFS and submit the most recent tax return available. As soon as your current year Income Tax Return is complete, we ask that you upload a copy to SSS as soon as it is ready.

If you own a business or a farm, you must complete the Business and Farm Statement, available electronically on the NAIS website.

Yes. All financial information and awards are kept in strict confidence. Only the Financial Aid officer has access to the financial forms you submit. In the case of separated and/or divorced parents, no information will be given by the school to either parent regarding the other parent’s financial disclosures. 

All applicants to Eastside Catholic School apply through the same application process and with the same application deadlines. All applicants are considered through a holistic review process. Sibling and legacy benefits from related applicants are considered only after academic and non-cognitive factors have been taken into consideration.