A Brief Look at Gross Catholic

Our Mission Statement
Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School is a faith and family based community committed to developing Christian leaders through educational excellence in the Marianist tradition.

Our Motto
Dux Esto . . . Be A Leader!

We Educate the Whole Person
Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School is a co-educational, college-preparatory Catholic Archdiocesan high school educating students in Marianist tradition. We focus on the education of the whole person – spiritual, academic, athletic, and artistic. Our student body of approximately 500 emphasizes faith, family spirit, and academic excellence. Gross Catholic has a caring, dedicated faculty and over 50% hold advanced degrees in their teaching field. The average class size is 18 and the student to teacher ratio is 12:1. Ninety-six percent of our students attend colleges and universities.

Guided by the Characteristics of Marianist Education

• Educate for Formation in Faith
• Provide an Integral, Quality Education
• Educate in Family Spirit
• Educate for Service, Justice, and Peace
• Educate for Adaptation and Change