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De Sales High School

425 Kenwood Drive, Louisville, KY, 40214-0402 -

School Notes Overview:

DeSales is a self-sufficient Archdiocesan-sponsored Catholic high school for boys, serving families in and around the Louisville area. DeSales is a learning community made up of its students and their families; its faculty, staff and administration; its alumni; and, community supporters. The mission of St. Francis DeSales High School is to provide each student a unique learning experience that daily recognizes his God-given dignity; promotes his spiritual, academic and personal growth; guides him to more fully live a Christian values-based life; challenges him to achieve high standards in pursuit of ever higher goals; and instills confidence in his ability to successfully face the future. The DeSales learning community seeks to nurture the unique talents and abilities of its members by providing a variety of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. It sets standards in all areas and holds each member accountable for meeting these standards. It continues to be an educational leader by encouraging and promoting best practice and by proactively addressing the ever-changing needs of the community. ...

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School Overview:

	De Sales High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Jefferson County, KY
Student Body
Total Students	286 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(KY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	2%	7%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 70 students
	Grade 10 - 76 students
	Grade 11 - 70 students
	Grade 12 - 70 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	20 teachers
	This School	(KY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	175 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

DeSales is a self-sufficient Archdiocesan-sponsored Catholic high school for boys, serving families in and around the Louisville area. DeSales is a learning community made up of its students and their families; its faculty, staff and administration; its alumni; and, community supporters. The mission of St. Francis DeSales High School is to provide each student a unique learning experience that daily recognizes his God-given dignity; promotes his spiritual, academic and personal growth; guides him to more fully live a Christian values-based life; challenges him to achieve high standards in pursuit of ever higher goals; and instills confidence in his ability to successfully face the future. The DeSales learning community seeks to nurture the unique talents and abilities of its members by providing a variety of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. It sets standards in all areas and holds each member accountable for meeting these standards. It continues to be an educational leader by encouraging and promoting best practice and by proactively addressing the ever-changing needs of the community.
Profile last updated: 02/14/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (40214)	School Zip (40214)	(KY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	44,086 people	4,039,600 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	18%	15%
Population Average Age	36 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$34,385	$39,915
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	45 years old	40 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (40214) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	56% / 44%	66% / 34%