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Cheverus High School

267 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103-0410 -

School Notes Overview:

Cheverus High School is a private, Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Society of Jesus. The school exists to educate the students of Maine according to the 460-year-old Jesuit tradition of excellence in education. The purposes and objectives of the school find their inspiration in the insights of the founder of the Jesuits, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The Ignatian vision of the "magis" challenges the entire Cheverus community to seek the "greater good" and to embody this vision by becoming men and women for others. Cheverus High School strives to develop the potential of each student, preparing the young person for further education. The faculty structures each course according to disciplined, rigorous standards, requiring serious effort from each student. To challenge gifted students, Cheverus maintains both advanced placement and honors sections in most academic disciplines. For the student of demonstrated need, the school provides study skill development through courses in fundamental college preparatory skills. Cheverus encourages achievement by all its students through a variety of incentives and honors....

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School Overview:

	Cheverus High School
School Membership(s)	Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Learning Differences Supported	some instructional support
Year Founded	1917
County	Cumberland County, ME
Student Body
Total Students	515 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(ME) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	5%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 137 students
	Grade 10 - 141 students
	Grade 11 - 120 students
	Grade 12 - 117 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	75%
Number of AP Courses	8
	This School	(ME) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	175 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$13,650
Tuition Notes	Students are responsible to purchase books. This cost is approximately $500.
Head of School	Father Wm.Campbell, President
Admissions Director	Mr. Jack Dawson

School Notes:

Cheverus High School is a private, Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Society of Jesus. The school exists to educate the students of Maine according to the 460-year-old Jesuit tradition of excellence in education. The purposes and objectives of the school find their inspiration in the insights of the founder of the Jesuits, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The Ignatian vision of the "magis" challenges the entire Cheverus community to seek the "greater good" and to embody this vision by becoming men and women for others. Cheverus High School strives to develop the potential of each student, preparing the young person for further education. The faculty structures each course according to disciplined, rigorous standards, requiring serious effort from each student. To challenge gifted students, Cheverus maintains both advanced placement and honors sections in most academic disciplines. For the student of demonstrated need, the school provides study skill development through courses in fundamental college preparatory skills. Cheverus encourages achievement by all its students through a variety of incentives and honors.
Profile last updated: 07/15/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (04103)	School Zip (04103)	(ME) State Average
Population (Approximate)	29,135 people	1,273,094 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	44%	27%
Population Average Age	37 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.2 persons
Median Household Income	$43,605	$38,403
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	53 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	58% / 42%	62% / 38%