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:
| 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 | |
| % Students of Color | 12% | 10% |
| 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 | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 |
1:14 * 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% | |
| Headmaster | Patrick McHugo | |
| Admissions Director | David Meyer | |
| Admissions Associate | Kelly Larson | |
| Sport | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 | |
| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Football | Soccer | |
| Softball | Volley Ball | |
| Extracurricular | ||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | |
| 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:
- Education notes: News from schools near you (Denver Post)
posted on May 9, 2009 at 05:58:25 pm
A host family is being sought for a German exchange student who will attend Mounds View High School in Arden Hills next year. It is preferred that the family live in the school's attendance area. For more information, contact Colleen Lavin at 651-621-7143 or colleen.lavin@ moundsviewschools.org. - Education notes: News from schools near you (Pioneer Press)
posted on May 3, 2009 at 05:14:56 am
A host family is being sought for a German exchange student who will attend Mounds View High School in Arden Hills next year. It is preferred that the family live in the school's attendance area. For more information, contact Colleen Lavin at 651-621-7143 or colleen.lavin@ moundsviewschools.org.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (55121) | ||
| 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 | 27 years old | 43 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (55121)
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| % Owning / % Renting | 45% / 55% | 70% / 30% |
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