St. Joseph School vs. St. Theresa School
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School Overview
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St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
St. Joseph School provides education in accord with Catholic principles to the students of Saint Joseph School; to maintain Saint Joseph School in proper physical condition; and to establish policies for Saint Joseph School under the authority of the Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, in conjunction with the pastors of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Blessed Katharine Drexel parishes and the Bishop of Harrisburg.
School program is designed to help our children develop spiritually, intellectually, and physically so that they meet the challenges in their lives, applying Gospel values in our ever-changing society.
The required curriculum subjects are: religion, integrated language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, health, computer, library skills, art, handwriting, and physical education in accordance with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Diocese of Harrisburg.
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Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2015
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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1948
Students Body
Total Students
416 students
386 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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48
Kindergarten Students
41
44
Grade 1 Students
40
40
Grade 2 Students
41
38
Grade 3 Students
63
39
Grade 4 Students
45
38
Grade 5 Students
59
26
Grade 6 Students
45
30
Grade 7 Students
30
39
Grade 8 Students
52
44
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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70%
Average Class Size
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17
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(School uniforms required)
(School uniforms required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$4,950
Tuition Notes
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$100 registration fee per student/per year
Admissions Director
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Jackie Conard
Admissions Associate
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Sharon Evans
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir