St. St.ephen Martyr School (Closed 2024)

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St. St.ephen Martyr School (Closed 2024)

119 S Ramona Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754

St. Stephen Martyr School opened its doors in 1926 to provide thefamilies of Monterey Park with an opportunity for their children toreceive a Catholic School education.

Under the leadership of Fr.Michael Conneally, four classrooms were opened and staffed by thesisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.

The school celebratedits first graduating class in 1928.The needs of the Catholiccommunity in Monterey Park continued to grow.

As a result, a newchurch and convent were built. New classrooms were added to theschool until it became a fully enrolled 16-room school servingstudents in grades 1 through 8.

front When the 16-roomconfiguration was completed in 1964, the school served 743 pupils.By early 1980's, enrollment was approximately 600 students.

St.Stephen Martyr uses a collaborative school model. Sharedparticipation from stakeholders such as parents, students, and thecommunity allow us to gather diverse input and buy-in.

We have aformal Advisory School Board, Parent-Teacher-Organization, andStudent Council. Shared governance is important in accessing thetalents and skills of our community to promote the well-being ofour students.

At St. Stephen Martyr School, parents, teachers,students and staff form a learning and faith community committed tohelping each student develop academic and communication skills,grow in understanding of Catholic faith, demonstrate Christ-likequalities of compassion, tolerance and respect, become life-longlearners who demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment tothe larger community.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

213 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. St.ephen Martyr School?

The application deadline for St. St.ephen Martyr School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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