GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC JUNIOR- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

What GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC JUNIOR- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL does

Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School is a private Catholic secondary school serving grades 7 through 12 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1959 and operating as a Pennsylvania Charitable Trust under the Diocese of Greensburg, the institution delivers faith-based college preparatory education to families across Westmoreland County and adjacent areas. The school reports more than 10,000 alumni since inception and operates with a faculty of 31 full-time and 1 part-time educator, supported by 46 total employees.

Name

GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC JUNIOR- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Legal name

Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School

Website

https://gcchs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School is a private Catholic school serving grades 7-12 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, operating under the Diocese of Greensburg with a 1:1 laptop program and dual-enrollment partnerships with five Catholic colleges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory education
• Faith-based schooling
• Diocesan education
• Private junior-senior high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition revenue from enrolled students in grades 7-12. The cost to operate the school is budgeted at $4.277 million. Families pay tuition which is supplemented by parish subsidies and financial aid programs.
2. Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC): Commonwealth of Pennsylvania program allowing businesses to redirect tax credits to support tuition assistance at the school.
3. Saint John Paul II Tuition Opportunity Program (TOPS): Tuition assistance program providing over $1.17 million in support to eligible students.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Annual campaigns, reunion giving, auction events, Walk the Extra Mile student fundraising, and planned giving programs support the school financially.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School is a private Catholic co-educational school serving students in grades 7-12 under the Diocese of Greensburg. The school delivers a college-preparatory curriculum integrated with Catholic faith formation, supported by a one-to-one Dell laptop program, Schoology LMS, PowerSchool SIS, and Promethean boards. Beyond core academics, the school offers 21 PIAA varsity sports, a Fine Arts program, College in High School dual enrollment with five regional Catholic colleges, and over 20 clubs and extracurricular organizations.

Product overview

Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School is a diocesan co-educational Catholic school serving grades 7-12. The school operates as a unified educational institution offering a college-preparatory curriculum centered on Catholic teaching, with technology-integrated instruction as a core differentiator. The primary technology infrastructure includes a One-to-One Laptop Program providing Dell laptops with Microsoft and Adobe Creative Cloud to every student, Schoology for learning management and assignment delivery, PowerSchool for student information management, and Promethean interactive whiteboards in every classroom. Academic programs include a core Junior High (grades 7-8) and High School (grades 9-12) curriculum, with accelerated tracks through Honors Courses and Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, plus a College in High School dual enrollment program partnering with five regional Catholic colleges. The school provides Fine Arts (visual arts, music, performing arts), Athletics (21 PIAA sports), and over 20 clubs and extracurricular organizations. Religious formation is integrated throughout via a 6-year approved curriculum and Campus Ministry program requiring 96 hours community service. Student support services include Title I, Act 89 auxiliary services, guidance counseling, and math lab tutoring. The school maintains multiple third-party platform integrations including FACTS financial aid, RenWeb admissions, FinalForms document management, HomeTown Ticketing for athletics, and various educational content providers (Discovery Education, IXL, STAR Assessment).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior High Academic Program (Grades 7-8) Two-year curriculum for grades 7-8 preparing students for high school with core subjects (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies), religion, world languages (French, German, Spanish), visual and performing arts, and MakerSpace courses. Students can participate in over 10 junior high clubs and 9 junior varsity sports.
• High School Academic Program (Grades 9-12) Four-year college-preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12 integrating Catholic faith with academic excellence. Exceeds Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements with a 28.5 credit graduation requirement and 24 hours annual service component.
• One-to-One Student Laptop Program Each student receives a Dell laptop loaded with Microsoft and Adobe Creative Cloud applications for educational use, including access to course-specific programs. Students complete a technology orientation and Responsible Use Policy agreements through FinalForms.
• Advanced Placement Courses College-level curriculum for high school students in English, Fine Arts (AP Art History, AP Studio Art), Math (AP Statistics), Science (AP Biology), Social Studies (AP US History, AP Psychology), and Computer Science (AP Computer Science Principles). AP exams administered with potential college credit.
• Honors Courses Accelerated classes for students scoring above 90th percentile, offered in English, mathematics, science, foreign language, and social studies at all levels. Weighted GPA bonus of 0.5 or 1.0 grade points.
• College in High School Dual Enrollment Program Articulation agreements with Seton Hill University, Saint Vincent College, Mount Aloysius College, University of Pittsburgh, and Saint Francis University. Students can earn up to 65 college credits while in high school through dual enrollment courses in English, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Religion, Science, and Social Studies.
• Religious Studies Curriculum 6-year religious curriculum approved by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, integrating faith formation with academic instruction. Requires minimum 96 hours of community service to graduate, with 24 hours of service annually.
• Campus Ministry Spiritual development program fostering growth in faith through ministry opportunities, coordinating service component requirements and organizing religious activities. Led by Father Jay Jacinto.
• Athletics Program 21 interscholastic varsity sports competing in PIAA through the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, including football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, bowling, wrestling, swimming, baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, golf, cross country, cheerleading, and ice hockey. Includes co-op programs with neighboring schools.
• Fine Arts Program Visual arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, AP Art History) and Performing Arts (Band, Chorus, Orchestra, World Drumming, Music Theory). Includes National Arts Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Spring Musical, and seasonal concerts. Field trips include AP Art trip to NYC and Europe tour.
• Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Over 20 different clubs and organizations including Academic Quiz Team, Mock Trial, National Art Honor Society, French/German/Spanish Honor Societies, National Science Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Interact, Campus Ministry, and service organizations. Junior high clubs include Board Games, ASL Club, and Yearbook.
• Support Services Title I services through Derry Township School District, Act 89 auxiliary services through DCIU including remedial reading/math, speech therapy, counseling, and psychological services. Math Lab with certified Catapult Learning tutor. Part-time nurses provided through Hempfield Area School District.
• Guidance Services Staffed by two full-time guidance counselors providing college search resources, financial aid information, NCAA eligibility assistance, and scholarship matching. Coordinates college visits and transcript requests. Class of 2025 saw a 97% matriculation rate to post-secondary institutions.
• RenWeb Online Application Enrollment Online enrollment application system accessible through admissions-parent.renweb.com, accepting new applications for grades 7-12 with district code gcc-pa. Placement tests required for grades 7-9.
• Financial Aid through FACTS Grant and Aid Third-party financial aid assessment service used to verify household income and expenses for determining financial aid eligibility. The school supplements tuition with the Saint John Paul II Tuition Opportunity Program providing over $1.17 million in support and Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of graduates attend post-secondary institutions, with average 97% matriculating to four-year colleges/universities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Seton Hill UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege in High School articulation agreement allowing GCC students to earn college credits in English (AP English Literature, CHS Composition and Rhetoric), Fine Arts (AP Art History, CHS Graphic Design, AP Art & Design), Mathematics (CHS Calculus I), and Religion (CHS World Religions). Students can enter with sophomore status at the university.
• Saint Vincent CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege in High School partnership offering credits in AP Art & Design (2-D and 3-D), CHS Calculus I, AP Statistics, Religion (CHS World Religions), CHS Chemistry, CHS Physics, and AP US History.
• Mount Aloysius CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege in High School articulation for CHS Calculus I, AP Biology, CHS Anatomy and Physiology, and AP US History credits transferable to the college.
• University of PittsburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege in High School program offering CHS Calculus I and CHS Pitt Physics. Note: University of Pittsburgh classes are not associated with the articulation agreements.
• St. Francis UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege in High School partnership providing AP Psychology and AP Statistics credits for GCC students.
• Excela Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Independence Health Systems)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides comprehensive athletic healthcare including one licensed athletic trainer present at all practices and home events. Athletic trainer offers pre-practice taping/wrapping, injury evaluation and rehabilitation, on-field coverage, and first aid.
• Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra - Youth EnsemblesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership connecting GCC music students with Westmoreland Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) including Philharmonic, Philharmonia, and String Ensemble programs for ensemble experience and musical development.
• Seton Hill University Dance AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity dance program referral offering classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, acro, and musical theatre for GCC students at Seton Hill Arts Center in downtown Greensburg.
• Seton Hill University Community Music ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity music program referral offering private lessons and musical instruction for GCC students and families through Seton Hill University's professional faculty.
• FACTS Grant and AidcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party financial aid assessment service used to verify household income and expenses to assist in determining financial aid eligibility. GCC Business Office receives FACTS verification to make informed financial aid decisions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Saint Vincent College: Catholic Benedictine college in Latrobe, PA near Greensburg with which GCC holds a CHS partnership. Comparable regional Catholic identity, though positioned upstream as a higher education destination for GCC graduates.
• Seton Hill University: Catholic university in Greensburg, PA with which GCC maintains a College in High School articulation agreement. While not a direct competitor (higher education vs. secondary), it is an enabling partner providing dual enrollment pathways for GCC students.

Direct peers

• Vincentian Academy: Catholic K-8 school in Pittsburgh, PA. Comparable in faith-based private education model and Western Pennsylvania market, though grade range overlaps with GCC's junior high portion only.
• Aquinas Academy: Catholic K-12 school in the Pittsburgh area serving students across the same grade range as GCC. Directly comparable in faith-based private education model, college-preparatory mission, and Western Pennsylvania competitive geography.
• Serra Catholic High School: Catholic high school in McKeesport, PA also within the Diocese of Greensburg. Highly comparable in diocesan oversight structure, small private Catholic school operations, and overlapping transportation/bus district partnerships.
• Bishop McCort Catholic High School: Diocesan Catholic high school in Johnstown, PA serving grades 9-12. Closely comparable in faith-based college-prep mission, regional enrollment model, and PIAA athletics participation within the same state regulatory environment.
• Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh): All-boys Catholic college-preparatory high school in Pittsburgh operated independently of the Diocese of Greensburg. Directly comparable in mission, college-prep curriculum, diocesan affiliation, and Western Pennsylvania competitive footprint, though larger in enrollment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GCC_Centurions
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzVoMhUrBoi-vOTPtb5LdjA
• Facebookfacebook.com/GreensburgCentralCatholic
• Instagraminstagram.com/greensburgcentralcatholic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/greensburg-central-catholic-junior--senior-high-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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