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 |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other religious school association(s) |
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| 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. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 11% | |
| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Football | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Volley Ball | ||
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| 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
In the News:
- 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. - ThisweekLive-Thisweek Newspapers/Dakota Co. Tribune - Automotive (Rosemount Thisweek)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 04:12:21 pm
Community Action Council’s Armful of Love program will have volunteer training sessions Monday, Sept. 28 from 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-12 noon at CAC’s Burnsville office, 501 E. Highway 13, Suite 102, Burnsville. - South metro town briefs (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
posted on September 29, 2009 at 09:04:57 pm
More than 50 volunteers are expected to attack the buckthorn invasion that is threatening to ruin parkland that Scott County is holding for future public use. - Eagan school reopens after gas leak - "Sun-Current Today" TV news - Tuesday, Sept. 22 (Lakeville Sun-Current)
posted on September 28, 2009 at 07:18:11 am
Students at an Eagan school got the afternoon off yesterday due to a gas leak that was 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 | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $54,358 | $49,130 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 28 years old | 43 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 45% / 55% | 70% / 30% |
School Map:
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