Pensacola Catholic High School

Pensacola Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic diocesan high school in Pensacola, Florida, under the jurisdiction of the Ordinary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. It is co-educational, organized on the 9-12 plan with an enrollment of over 600 students. The school is an accredited Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and has been so ever since receiving the award in 1993.

History

Pensacola Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic diocesan high school owned and operated by the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Catholic High was opened in the Fall of 1941 when the former St. Michael's High School, located on the corner of Garden and Baylen Streets, was renamed as it gained students from several smaller Catholic schools in the city and became the one central Catholic High School in Pensacola. It opened its doors to 180 students. In 1958, Pensacola Catholic High School relocated to its current site in West Pensacola. Through the years, the campus has undergone numerous additions and renovations to accommodate its growing enrollment. The Brent Media Center was built in 2001 and the Science wing was completely remodeled in 2003. In 2004, the renovation of the administration wing was completed.

In 1993, Pensacola Catholic High School was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. This honor is granted to outstanding public and private schools across the United States that achieve high academic standards and model excellence.

Pensacola Catholic High School has been continuously accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1928.

Current Information

Sr. Kierstin Martin has served as Principal of CHS since 1988. There are 35 full time and 6 part time teachers on faculty. Current enrollment 650, with a student/teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

Students are not required to wear a uniform. There is a dress code in effect.

In May 2008, CHS proudly graduated 139 seniors with 99% choosing to continue their education. Over $6.5 million dollars in academic scholarships were awarded to the CHS Class of 2008.

Academic Program

A total of 26 credits is required for graduation. Students entering CHS are placed in one of four ability levels (Honors, Accelerated College Prep, College Prep, and General Studies) based on their previous academic achievement and standardized testing. Dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses are offered to those students who qualify.

CHS offers an Adaptive Education Program for students with identified learning disabilities. The program offers support services to students who have difficulty functioning in the regular classroom.

Student Activity Program

All students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities while at Catholic High. Participation in either an athletic or non-athletic extracurricular activity enhances a student's high school experience.

There are over 24 clubs and organizations in which a student can participate. CHS has an active Student Council which serves a liaison between the students and administration.

Clubs/Organizations:

Band, Book Club, Chase Club, Chess Club, Crusade-Martial Arts Club, Crusader Chronicles Student Newspaper, Drama Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French Club, Green Club, HOSA, Interact Club, Mock Trial Team, Music Ministry, National Honor Society, Relay for Life, SADD, Social Justice Club, Spanish Club, Spirit Squad, Student Council, Tesserae Literary Journal and Ultimate Frisbee Club.