Faithful Shepherd Catholic
School Notes Overview:
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School works in partnership with the parishes of St. John Neumann, St. Peter, and St. Thomas Becket. Our state-of-the-art facility, built in 2000, is located on 28 acres in Eagan, Minnesota. The school is equal distance from the 3 sponsoring parishes. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade receive instruction in religion, reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, music, art, Spanish, and computer technology. Kindergarten is full-day/everyday. Our enrollment is approximately 600 students with a capacity goal of about 650 students. ...
School Overview:
Faithful Shepherd Catholic |
|||
| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other religious school association(s) |
||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 2000 | ||
| County | Dakota County, MN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 600 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MN) School Avg. |
||
| % Students of Color | 12% | 9% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 76 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 69 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 73 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 66 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 83 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 45 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | ||
| Average Class Size | 23 | ||
This School |
(MN) School Avg. |
||
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 172 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | See website under admissions tab for most current rate. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 11% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | ||
| Head of School | Patrick McHugo | ||
| Admissions Director | David Meyer | ||
| Admissions Associate | Kelly Larson | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 | ||
Sports |
|||
| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Football | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | ||
Extracurriculars |
|||
| Band | Boy Scouts | ||
| Cheer/Dance | Chess Club | ||
| Choir | Girl Scouts | ||
| Golf Club | Math Club/Math Masters | ||
| Ski/Snowboarding Club | Tech Club | ||
School Notes:
- Faithful Shepherd Catholic School works in partnership with the parishes of St. John Neumann, St. Peter, and St. Thomas Becket. Our state-of-the-art facility, built in 2000, is located on 28 acres in Eagan, Minnesota. The school is equal distance from the 3 sponsoring parishes. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade receive instruction in religion, reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, music, art, Spanish, and computer technology. Kindergarten is full-day/everyday. Our enrollment is approximately 600 students with a capacity goal of about 650 students.
- Profile last updated: 12/07/2006
- Award-Winning Country Music Singer/Songwriter Phil Vassar to Headline 2010 Septemberfest Music Festival in Eagan, Sept ... (Business Wire)
posted on September 1, 2010 at 03:45:17 pm
EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phil Vassar, an award-winning country music singer/songwriter, will headline the seventh annual Septemberfest music festival in Eagan on Saturday, Sept. 18 in Eagan, Minn. - In need then, in more need now; Area residents step up efforts to feed Haitians after earthquake (Champlin - Dayton Press)
posted on April 14, 2010 at 06:27:22 am
After Eric Elton visited Haiti last June, he thought conditions there couldn't get any worse. They have. "For me it was hard to visualize that it could get worse for people," said Elton, an Apple Valley resident who is the mission outreach director at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville. - Girl Scouts from Faithful Shepherd donate more than 500 boxes to be sent to troops (Dakota County Tribune)
posted on April 8, 2010 at 05:14:26 pm
The stack of boxes stands more than six feet high, three feet wide and is packed several deep, each box bearing such familiar names as Thin Mints, Do-si-dos, and Samoas. - Eagan school evacuated after gas leak (Bloomington Sun-Current)
posted on October 5, 2009 at 06:36:01 am
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Students at an Eagan school got Monday afternoon off due to a gas leak discovered near Faithful Shepherd Catholic School. When Eagan police and fire personnel arrived at the school's parking lot around noon, it was discovered a natural gas line had been punctured. - Eagan school evacuated after gas leak (St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor)
posted on October 1, 2009 at 06:44:50 am
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Students at an Eagan school got Monday afternoon off due to a gas leak discovered near Faithful Shepherd Catholic School. When Eagan police and fire personnel arrived at the school's parking lot around noon, it was discovered a natural gas line had been punctured.
In the News:
- Award-Winning Country Music Singer/Songwriter Phil Vassar to Headline 2010 Septemberfest Music Festival in Eagan, Sept ... (Business Wire)
posted on September 1, 2010 at 03:45:17 pm
EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phil Vassar, an award-winning country music singer/songwriter, will headline the seventh annual Septemberfest music festival in Eagan on Saturday, Sept. 18 in Eagan, Minn. - In need then, in more need now; Area residents step up efforts to feed Haitians after earthquake (Champlin - Dayton Press)
posted on April 14, 2010 at 06:27:22 am
After Eric Elton visited Haiti last June, he thought conditions there couldn't get any worse. They have. "For me it was hard to visualize that it could get worse for people," said Elton, an Apple Valley resident who is the mission outreach director at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville. - Girl Scouts from Faithful Shepherd donate more than 500 boxes to be sent to troops (Dakota County Tribune)
posted on April 8, 2010 at 05:14:26 pm
The stack of boxes stands more than six feet high, three feet wide and is packed several deep, each box bearing such familiar names as Thin Mints, Do-si-dos, and Samoas. - Eagan school evacuated after gas leak (Bloomington Sun-Current)
posted on October 5, 2009 at 06:36:01 am
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Students at an Eagan school got Monday afternoon off due to a gas leak discovered near Faithful Shepherd Catholic School. When Eagan police and fire personnel arrived at the school's parking lot around noon, it was discovered a natural gas line had been punctured. - Eagan school evacuated after gas leak (St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor)
posted on October 1, 2009 at 06:44:50 am
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Students at an Eagan school got Monday afternoon off due to a gas leak discovered near Faithful Shepherd Catholic School. When Eagan police and fire personnel arrived at the school's parking lot around noon, it was discovered a natural gas line had been punctured.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (55121) | School Zip (55121) |
(MN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 7,714 people | 4,915,288 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 53% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 31 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $54,358 | $48,695 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 5.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 28 years old | 44 years old |
 View housing listings in 55121 |
||
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (55121) 
|
|
|
| % Owning / % Renting | 45% / 55% | 75% / 25% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- KinderCare Learning Center - n/a - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School - 180 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Krestwood KinderCare - n/a - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Knowledge Beginnings - n/a - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- Trinity School at River Ridge - 361 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Eagan, Dakota County, Zip 55121
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
- Co-ed school
- Boys school
- Girls schoolNote: Data has been gathered from schools, government and commercial data sources.
Quick Links:
- Request:
Info / application from Faithful Shepherd Catholic
-
Go:
Add to My Saved Schools
-
View website:
Visit school website
- Find housing: View housing listings in 55121
- Reconnect:
Find your graduating class! - Tools: Search schools by zip, Compare schools side-by-side
- More schools: Boarding schools & military schools
- Return to: Dakota County private schools, Minnesota private schools, Home
- Get help: Find an educational consultant & get expert advice
