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Archbishop Shaw Jhs/hs

1000 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, LA, 70072-0700 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of Archbishop Shaw High School is to provide a program that furthers the college preparatory education of its students in a manner consistent with the Doctrines of Catholic education and in the context of the Salesian philosophy and teachings of St. John Bosco as manifested in his Preventive System of Education: reason, religion and kindness. At the core of the school’s philosophy is the Salesian Educational System of Saint John Bosco, who emphasized the importance of creating a family-like atmosphere rooted in kindness and cheerfulness. The name he gave to his approach, the Preventive System, is based on three key principles of reason, religion, and loving kindness. To this end, educators strive to build a personalized rapport with the students, which consists of friendliness and affirmation, while at the same time carefully providing for disciplined structures that promote self-discipline. ...

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School Overview:

	Archbishop Shaw Jhs/hs
School Membership(s)	National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 8 - 12
Parish	Jefferson Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students	730 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	29%	22%
Students by Grade
	Grade 8 - 45 students
	Grade 9 - 190 students
	Grade 10 - 145 students
	Grade 11 - 195 students
	Grade 12 - 155 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	48 teachers
	This School	(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	179 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

The mission of Archbishop Shaw High School is to provide a program that furthers the college preparatory education of its students in a manner consistent with the Doctrines of Catholic education and in the context of the Salesian philosophy and teachings of St. John Bosco as manifested in his Preventive System of Education: reason, religion and kindness. At the core of the school’s philosophy is the Salesian Educational System of Saint John Bosco, who emphasized the importance of creating a family-like atmosphere rooted in kindness and cheerfulness. The name he gave to his approach, the Preventive System, is based on three key principles of reason, religion, and loving kindness. To this end, educators strive to build a personalized rapport with the students, which consists of friendliness and affirmation, while at the same time carefully providing for disciplined structures that promote self-discipline.
Profile last updated: 02/12/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (70072)	School Zip (70072)	(LA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	57,638 people	4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	14%	16%
Population Average Age	34 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$37,516	$34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.4 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	36 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	78% / 22%	61% / 39%