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Central Catholic High School is where tradition meets innovation. Our rigorous academic programming, dedicated student support services, high expectations, wide variety of athletic and extra-curricular offerings, and sanctioned daily independence focus on developing the whole student while embedding in them the values, morals, responsibility, and discipline that will carry into the rest of their lives. Located in the heart of Oakland, Central Catholic provides additional educational experiences for students to benefit from at the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Carnegie Mellon University, the Carnegie Museum system, Phipps Conservatory, the Pittsburgh Zoo, as well as nearby downtown Pittsburgh. Since 1927, Central Catholic has fulfilled its mission of building Men of Faith, Scholarship and Service.
Viking for a Day
Viking for a Day is the perfect opportunity for your student to explore Central Catholic firsthand. Current student mentors and faculty will guide him through a “day in the life” of a Central Catholic student so he can see what it’s truly like to be a Viking!
** This event is for current 8th-grade boys only **
When: October 10, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Where: Central Catholic High School
4720 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Lunch will be provided.
Click Here to Register!Open House
Students and families are invited to visit Central Catholic during our annual Open House!
Open House will take place on November 9 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tours will take approximately one hour.
This event is for families of boys in any grade level.
Click Here to Register!Mornings at Central Catholic
Prospective students and their parents are invited to attend a “Morning at Central Catholic.” The program provides parents and students with a guided tour, a presentation by our school administration, and a question-and-answer session with current students. Each session runs from 9-10:30 am. Space is limited, so please pre-register early to reserve your spot.
Mornings at Central Catholic will be held on:
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026
This event is for current 7th and 8th-grade families only.
Register using the link below. Spaces are limited.
Click Here to RegisterCentral Catholic’s holistic approach to education revolves around reaching your student where he is – and pushing him to be his best self. Central Catholic strives to provide a challenging, relevant and diverse program of studies and extra-curricular activities in an environment that fosters a life of faith and learning and develops leaders rooted in the gospel values of integrity, respect, service, justice and peace.