We are so glad you have found East Catholic High School! ECHS is a regional collegepreparatory school of the Archdiocese of Hartford. Building on Catholic Tradition and the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we challenge our students to build strong moral character while pursuing academic excellence, responsible citizenship, active participation in community service, sportsmanship, and an appreciation for the fine arts.
Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, East Catholic is a welcoming environment for all students. At ECHS, we strive to teach as Jesus did — challenging, loving, and guiding our students. Our school’s success in educating students in mind, body, and spirit stems from our amazing faculty and staff who work and support our beliefs and school’s mission.
Our school is proud to be recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, a national exemplary school award given by the U.S. Department of Education. ECHS is also accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the State of Connecticut.
We hope you will join our East Catholic family as a new student with dedication to growing in an environment of spiritual and intellectual maturity.
Peace, Sean P. Brennan, ’85 Chief Administrator
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Our Mission
East Catholic High School is a regional college-preparatory school of the Archdiocese of Hartford. Building on Catholic tradition and the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we challenge our students to build strong moral character while pursuing academic excellence, responsible citizenship, active participation in community service, sportsmanship, and an appreciation for the fine arts. Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, East Catholic is a welcoming environment for all students.
SERVICE
OUTREACH
“Love all, serve all.”
PEER MINISTRY
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
10+ Hours of Yearly Community Service by All Students
FAITH & SERVICE
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ACADEMICS
450 Students (2024-2025)
40+ Faculty
72% of faculty and staff have a Master’s Degree or higher
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ACADEMICS
Rigorous
Innovative Supportive Engaging
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COURSE OFFERINGS
AP offerings:
English Literature & Language
Calculus AB & BC
Computer Science A &
Principles
Biology
Chemistry
US & European History
French & Spanish
Environmental Science
ECE Dual Enrollment offerings:
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Statistics
Calculus
Contemporary Issues in Sports
Computer Science A & Principles
Engineering
Latin
Stimulating Courses: American Law
Forensics
Digital Media & Broadcasting
Literature in Film
Theatre
Botany & Oceanography
Marketing & Advertising
ATHLETICS
86% of our students participate in athletics
66 State Championships
26 Varsity sports and additional JV and Freshman team levels
Alumni at Professional, Division I, II, and III levels
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FINE ARTS
Over 40 opportunities to join clubs and activities of your choosing
FINE ARTS
CAMPUS MINISTRY
ACADEMIC
LEADERSHIP
HONORS SOCIETIES
ATHLETICS
SOCIAL JUSTICE
STEAM
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STUDENT LIFE
THE EAST CATHOLIC GRADUATE HAS
• Respect and appreciation for dignity in all people
• Strong moral character
• Excellence in academics
• Engagement in service to others
• An appreciation for the fine arts
• A global awareness that guides them in responsible citizenship
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APPLYING
Admissions Process
Thank you for your interest in East Catholic High School! Please scan the following QR codes to complete the next steps in the enrollment process. If you have any questions at any point throughout the process, don’t hesitate to contact our Admissions Team.
Application
Apply today to join our East Catholic family!
Entrance Exam
Registration
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Shadow Day
Registration
Get a real-feel for a day in the life of an East Catholic Eagle!
AFFORDABILITY
Tuition & Fees
Determined each year by our board. Total figures will be communicated with families directly.
East Catholic continues to make a strong commitment to our families by offering needbased tuition assistance and merit scholarships.
For the 2024-2025 school year, East Catholic High School awarded over $1.5 million in tuition assistance and merit awards!
Tuition Assistance
Tuition Assistance and payment plans are offered through the FACTS Online Portal.
Families can apply for tuition assistance beginning November 1.
Tax and W-2 wage information for the current year should be uploaded for verification as soon as it is available.
Merit Scholarships
Scholarships to Colleges & Universities
The class of 2024 received nearly $15,000,000 in scholarships towards their College or University!
Catholic Colleges and Universities provide annual scholarships to East Catholic’s students. In most cases, that scholarship money alone exceeds the cost of East Catholic’s tuition!
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