Newport Central Catholic High School Explained

Newport Central Catholic High School
Streetaddress:13 Carothers Road
County:(Campbell County)
Zipcode:41071
Country:USA
Principal:Kenny Collopy[1]
Grades:9-12
Motto:To succeed you must believe, and we believe.
Accreditation:Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[2]
Rival:Bishop Brossart/Highlands
Mascot:Thoroughbreds
Nickname:Thoroughbreds[3]
Ratio:16:1
Colors: Royal Blue & Gold
Founded:1896 (Newport Catholic)
1903 (Our Lady of Providence)
1983 (Newport Central Catholic)
Enrollment:209
Enrollment As Of:2022-2023
Free Label3:Athletic Director
Free Text3:Jeff Schulkens
Homepage:https://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. A total of 97% were white and 3% were students of color. A total of 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

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: School Profile 2022-2023 . Newport Central Catholic High School . March 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230307174644/https://ncchs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SchoolProfile2022-23.pdf . March 7, 2023.
  2. Web site: SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. 2009-06-23. SACS-CASI. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090429033455/http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/. April 29, 2009.
  3. Web site: Newport Central Catholic High School Directory Entry – (# 200) . KHSAA School Directory . . March 12, 2014.
  4. Web site: The School on the Hill: A Brief History. Newport Central Catholic High School. March 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212328/http://newcathbreds.com/ncc/about/history-facts/. 2014-03-12. dead.
  5. Web site: Newport Central Catholic High School Profile | Newport, Kentucky (KY) . Privateschoolreview.com . 2017-03-22.
  6. Web site: History. Greater Catholic League. 2006-06-14. 2010-09-13. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101015145131/http://www.gclsports.com/contentPage.aspx?sec=12. 2010-10-15.
  7. Web site: Mr. NewCath. Ryan. Ernst. The Cincinnati Enquirer. 2005-08-18. S7. 2010-09-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20110718095413/http://timwaynecurtis.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/kyfoot6-7.pdf. dead. 2011-07-18. PDF.
  8. Book: Tenkotte . Paul A. . Claypool . James C. . The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky . 17 October 2014 . . 978-0-8131-5996-6 . 63 . 5 July 2023 . en.

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