Peninsula Catholic High School vs. Hampton Roads Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Peninsula Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Hampton Roads Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Grades Offered
8-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based, Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1903
1959
Students Body
Total Students
240 students
641 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
-
32
Grade 1 Students
-
40
Grade 2 Students
-
45
Grade 3 Students
-
32
Grade 4 Students
-
50
Grade 5 Students
-
36
Grade 6 Students
-
46
Grade 7 Students
-
58
Grade 8 Students
16
46
Grade 9 Students
42
48
Grade 10 Students
59
52
Grade 11 Students
51
55
Grade 12 Students
72
61
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
72 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
46%
70%
Average Class Size
16
16
Number of AP Classes
15
19
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1136
1240
Average ACT score
26
n/a
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(polo or oxford collar shirt, khaki/navy pants, khaki/navy/plaid skirt for girls (optional))
(polo or oxford collar shirt, khaki/navy pants, khaki/navy/plaid skirt for girls (optional))
Formal
(JK-8 uniform, 9-12 business casual)
(JK-8 uniform, 9-12 business casual)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$17,560
n/a
Tuition Notes
Tuition rate is for Catholic students in grades 9 Additional fees apply. Financial aid and scholarships available. Contact [email protected] for financial information.
Tuition varies per Divison. Please call for more information.
% on Financial Aid
47%
20%
Acceptance Rate
100%
70%
Admissions Director
Karen Domzal
Ed Swanson
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jocelyn Spencer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
24
45
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Blue Crew Spirit ClubForensics Team
Green ClubHonor Code Council
Interact Club (Rotary International)Latin Club/Honor Society
Mental Health ClubMu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
National Honor Society (NHS)Peer Mentors
Peer Retreat LeadersRho Kappa
Robotics TeamSpanish Club/Honor Society
St. Vincent Religion ClubStudent Ambassadors
Student Council AssociationYearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Mass Music/ChoirNational Art Honor Society
National Thespian SocietyPC Players
PCTV
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Golf
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
2nd Start-upACappella
Ambassadors ClubBattle of the Books
Big Sis/Little SisBook Club
Builders ClubChat and Doodle
Chess ClubDiabetes Club
EntrepreneurEquestrian Club
Finance ClubFine Motor Skills Workout Club
ForensicsFrench NAHS
GSAInterior Design
JetsJITS
Key ClubKindergarten Chickadee Club
Latin ClubLegos
MarkerSpaceMath Counts Club
Model UNMu Alpha
Music ClubNAHS
Newspaper ClubNJHS
Operation SmileOutreach Club
PEPPuzzles
Rachel's ChallengeRecycling Club
Roots and ShootsSCA
Sports FANaddictsTri M Music Honor Society
VeteransYoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus