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Holy Family Holy Name School

91 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740-0274 -

School Notes Overview:

Holy Family Holy Name School is a Christ centered academic community instilling Catholic beliefs and gospel values; nurturing students' gifts of faith and intellect by surrounding them with a family of faculty, staff, and volunteers whose vocation it is to serve. Holy Family - Holy Name School, as a Catholic school in the Fall River Diocese, views education as involving the whole person in an environment of faith, hope, and love which is centered on the values of the Gospels of Jesus Christ. We recognize each student as unique in gifts, interests and needs, as we strive to educate each child spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, physically, and aesthetically. Holy Family - Holy Name School is a community of learners, teachers, parents, staff and resource persons who strive to make Christian Community not simply a concept to be taught, but a reality to be lived and experienced daily. We believe we are called to create an atmosphere where each child is encouraged to grow and develop to his / her greatest potential, empowered to go forth and meet the challenges and needs of an ever changing world. ...

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School Overview:

	Holy Family Holy Name School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Bristol County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	290 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	21%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 46 students
	Kind - 29 students
	Grade 1 - 29 students
	Grade 2 - 23 students
	Grade 3 - 30 students
	Grade 4 - 28 students
	Grade 5 - 27 students
	Grade 6 - 29 students
	Grade 7 - 26 students
	Grade 8 - 23 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	See REGISTRATION on our website
Head of School	Cecilia M. Felix
Admissions Director	Theresa Hirst
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	7
	Extracurriculars
	Chess Club	Handbell Choir
	Jesus and Mary Club	Junior Choir
	Krafters for Christ	Scrap Book Club
	Stamp Club

School Notes:

Holy Family Holy Name School is a Christ centered academic community instilling Catholic beliefs and gospel values; nurturing students' gifts of faith and intellect by surrounding them with a family of faculty, staff, and volunteers whose vocation it is to serve. Holy Family - Holy Name School, as a Catholic school in the Fall River Diocese, views education as involving the whole person in an environment of faith, hope, and love which is centered on the values of the Gospels of Jesus Christ. We recognize each student as unique in gifts, interests and needs, as we strive to educate each child spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, physically, and aesthetically. Holy Family - Holy Name School is a community of learners, teachers, parents, staff and resource persons who strive to make Christian Community not simply a concept to be taught, but a reality to be lived and experienced daily. We believe we are called to create an atmosphere where each child is encouraged to grow and develop to his / her greatest potential, empowered to go forth and meet the challenges and needs of an ever changing world.
Profile last updated: 11/03/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02740)	School Zip (02740)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	43,391 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	17%	43%
Population Average Age	37 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$27,293	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	43% / 57%	58% / 42%