[2] Though the school is independent of the administrative jurisdiction of the Diocese of Syracuse, it was established with and operates under the blessing of the diocesan bishop, and is registered with the New York State Department of Education.

[6] Plans for the founding of a new school began soon after the meeting, and Holy Cross Academy was incorporated in 1996 and open to students in 1997.

In 2002, the academy made a permanent move to its first self-owned location after purchasing a former church facility on Barrington Road in Oneida.

Since the purchase, the school has made several expansions, including the addition of extra classrooms and full-sized soccer and softball fields.

Although not specifically under diocesan jurisdiction, Holy Cross Academy operates under the blessing of the bishop and is faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

[3] The Diocese of Syracuse is currently under the leadership of Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, and encompasses 285,000 Catholics living in Chenango, Madison, Oswego, Onondaga, Broome, Cortland and Oneida Counties.

[9] Teachers employed by the academy are qualified individuals directed to imbue the curriculum with the teachings and culture of the Roman Catholic faith.

Both the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams have placed first numerous times in the North Country Athletic Conference league standings and tournaments.

The school's Soccer Wall of Fame displays the name of each year's top graduating senior from the boys’ and girls’ teams, respectively.

[14] The school hosts many extracurricular events throughout the year, including theatre productions, concerts and open houses.