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Newport Central Catholic High School
Address
Map
13 Carothers Road

Newport
,
(Campbell County)
,
Kentucky
41071

United States
Coordinates39°5′11″N 84°28′59″W / 39.08639°N 84.48306°W / 39.08639; -84.48306
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
MottoTo succeed you must believe, and we believe.
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Founded1896 (Newport Catholic)
1903 (Our Lady of Providence)
1983 (Newport Central Catholic)
OversightDiocese of Covington
PrincipalKenny Collopy[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment209[1] (2022-2023)
Student to teacher ratio16:1[1]
Color(s)    Royal Blue & Gold[3]
MascotThoroughbreds
NicknameThoroughbreds[3]
RivalBishop Brossart/Highlands
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools[2]
Athletic DirectorJeff Schulkens
Websitehttps://www.ncchs.com

Newport Central Catholic High School (abbreviated NewCath or NCC) is a coeducational private secondary school in Newport, Kentucky and part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington. It is located in the center of Newport overlooking the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio Valley. The school is housed in a building opened in 1955 for the all-boys Newport Catholic High School, which was founded in 1929 as the effective successor to another all-boys high school established in 1896.[4]

Present-day Newport Central Catholic was founded in 1983 when Newport Catholic High merged with the all-girls Our Lady of Providence Academy, which had been founded as the Academy of Notre Dame de Providence in 1903.[4] it serves students in grades 9–12 in the Northern Kentucky area, mostly from Campbell County. The mascot is the Thoroughbred, and the school colors are royal blue and gold.[3] NCC is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Demographics

In 2009–2010 school year, the total student population was 425. 97% were white and 3% were students of color. 25% of students are on some form of financial aid.[5]

Athletics

The old Newport Catholic High became a member of the Greater Cincinnati League in the 1940s[6] but left after the 1970 season.[7]

Notable alumni

The gym of Newport Central Catholic High School.

This list includes alumni of Newport Central Catholic, the original Newport Catholic, and Our Lady of Providence.

References

  1. ^ a b c "School Profile 2022-2023" (PDF). Newport Central Catholic High School. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  2. ^ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  3. ^ a b c "Newport Central Catholic High School Directory Entry – (# 200)". KHSAA School Directory. Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "The School on the Hill: A Brief History". Newport Central Catholic High School. Archived from the original on 2014-03-12. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  5. ^ "Newport Central Catholic High School Profile | Newport, Kentucky (KY)". Privateschoolreview.com. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  6. ^ "History". Greater Catholic League. 2006-06-14. Archived from the original on 2010-10-15. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  7. ^ Ernst, Ryan (2005-08-18). "Mr. NewCath" (PDF). The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. S7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  8. ^ Tenkotte, Paul A.; Claypool, James C. (17 October 2014). The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky. p. 63. ISBN 978-0-8131-5996-6. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
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