St. Theresa School vs. St. Joseph School
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School Overview
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St. Theresa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2015
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1948
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Students Body
Total Students
386 students
416 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
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Kindergarten Students
44
41
Grade 1 Students
40
40
Grade 2 Students
38
41
Grade 3 Students
39
63
Grade 4 Students
38
45
Grade 5 Students
26
59
Grade 6 Students
30
45
Grade 7 Students
39
30
Grade 8 Students
44
52
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
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Average Class Size
17
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Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniforms required)
(School uniforms required)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,950
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Tuition Notes
$100 registration fee per student/per year
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Admissions Director
Jackie Conard
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Admissions Associate
Sharon Evans
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir