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Roncalli Catholic High School

6401 Sorensen Parkway, Omaha, NE, 68152-0681 -

School Notes Overview:

Roncalli Catholic High School is a comprehensive college preparatory co-ed education as an Omaha Archdiocesan High School. A safe and faith-centered school environment based on the tradition of the De LaSalle Christian Brothers & Notre Dame Sisters. An educational opportunity financially accessible to all. Inspired by the Holy Spirit and guided by Catholic tradition, we educate our students to develop their potential, thus preparing them to meet the challenges and opportunities of life with wisdom, courage and faith. III. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY We at Roncalli Catholic believe that when we strive to follow the life of Jesus Christ, we become more deeply aware of God, self, and others; therefore, we become more fully human. Roncalli Catholic is an Archdiocesan Co-ed Catholic High School in the Traditions of the Notre Dame Sisters and the Christian Brothers. Following these traditions, the purpose of Roncalli Catholic High School is to offer a quality Catholic education. Roncalli Catholic High School has a student population of diverse religious backgrounds and welcomes students of all faiths. Roncalli requires all its students to take Religion classes each semester as a part of its mission. As an important part of the Catholic atmosphere, all students are also required to attend all religious activities, including masses, reconciliation services, prayer services, retreats, and the like. No student, regardless of religious affiliation, is required to receive the sacraments. However, respectful participation is an expectation of all students. As a Catholic school, we believe in the importance of the individual as a valued person who possesses the right and responsibility to develop his/her abilities and talents to the fullest potential. In the process of creating a Christian community at Roncalli, we believe that the students and staff will incorporate the value of positive human relationships into their families, local communities, and the world community. We believe that the parents have the primary responsibility of educating their children, and we are in partnership with them. At Roncalli Catholic High School, the uniqueness and capabilities of each student are respected. We believe that learning is increased when students have some responsibility for self-direction. Recognizing and achieving attainable goals are essential factors in realizing self-discipline and personal success....

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School Overview:

	Roncalli Catholic High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Douglas County, NE
Student Body
Total Students	300 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NE) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	10%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 82 students
	Grade 10 - 81 students
	Grade 11 - 74 students
	Grade 12 - 63 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	24 teachers
	This School	(NE) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	177 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Roncalli Catholic High School is a comprehensive college preparatory co-ed education as an Omaha Archdiocesan High School. A safe and faith-centered school environment based on the tradition of the De LaSalle Christian Brothers & Notre Dame Sisters. An educational opportunity financially accessible to all. Inspired by the Holy Spirit and guided by Catholic tradition, we educate our students to develop their potential, thus preparing them to meet the challenges and opportunities of life with wisdom, courage and faith. III. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY We at Roncalli Catholic believe that when we strive to follow the life of Jesus Christ, we become more deeply aware of God, self, and others; therefore, we become more fully human. Roncalli Catholic is an Archdiocesan Co-ed Catholic High School in the Traditions of the Notre Dame Sisters and the Christian Brothers. Following these traditions, the purpose of Roncalli Catholic High School is to offer a quality Catholic education. Roncalli Catholic High School has a student population of diverse religious backgrounds and welcomes students of all faiths. Roncalli requires all its students to take Religion classes each semester as a part of its mission. As an important part of the Catholic atmosphere, all students are also required to attend all religious activities, including masses, reconciliation services, prayer services, retreats, and the like. No student, regardless of religious affiliation, is required to receive the sacraments. However, respectful participation is an expectation of all students. As a Catholic school, we believe in the importance of the individual as a valued person who possesses the right and responsibility to develop his/her abilities and talents to the fullest potential. In the process of creating a Christian community at Roncalli, we believe that the students and staff will incorporate the value of positive human relationships into their families, local communities, and the world community. We believe that the parents have the primary responsibility of educating their children, and we are in partnership with them. At Roncalli Catholic High School, the uniqueness and capabilities of each student are respected. We believe that learning is increased when students have some responsibility for self-direction. Recognizing and achieving attainable goals are essential factors in realizing self-discipline and personal success.
Profile last updated: 02/03/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (68152)	School Zip (68152)	(NE) State Average
Population (Approximate)	6,861 people	1,710,459 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	33%	25%
Population Average Age	41 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$51,974	$41,223
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.5 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	37 years old	45 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	77% / 23%	64% / 36%