North Platte Catholic Schools
School Notes Overview:
The Catholic schools in North Platte had their beginnings in the19th century tradition of "a Catholic school in every parish." Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, patroness of Catholic schools, founded the first Catholic schools and was influential in the development of the parish school tradition. In the 1880's, when North Platte was still a young community, Fr. Conway first suggested a Catholic school to the community. On September 8, 1891, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, Kansas, opened "Nativity Convent School" on the corner at Fourth and Walnut Streets. The local Superior was Sister Francis Joseph Leary, CSJ. The pastor was the Rev. Michael O'Toole. Among the first students was Irma Cody, daughter of the famous Colonel William F. Cody, otherwise known as "Buffalo Bill." Five young ladies were the first graduates of our school in the year 1895. A year later the first boy to graduate was Thomas Jeffers. Members of his family have been enrolled almost continuously since that time. The mission of the North Platte Catholic Schools is to assist parents and the Catholic church in the Catholic/ Christian formation of their children, while providing a high quality academic education which challenges all students to reach their full human potential. The Catholic schools in North Platte had their beginnings in the19th century tradition of "a Catholic school in every parish." Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, patroness of Catholic schools, founded the first Catholic schools and was influential in the development of the parish school tradition. ...
School Overview:
North Platte Catholic Schools |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Lincoln County, NE | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 374 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NE) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 13% | 12% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 23 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 33 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | |
This School |
(NE) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- The Catholic schools in North Platte had their beginnings in the19th century tradition of "a Catholic school in every parish." Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, patroness of Catholic schools, founded the first Catholic schools and was influential in the development of the parish school tradition. In the 1880's, when North Platte was still a young community, Fr. Conway first suggested a Catholic school to the community. On September 8, 1891, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, Kansas, opened "Nativity Convent School" on the corner at Fourth and Walnut Streets. The local Superior was Sister Francis Joseph Leary, CSJ. The pastor was the Rev. Michael O'Toole. Among the first students was Irma Cody, daughter of the famous Colonel William F. Cody, otherwise known as "Buffalo Bill." Five young ladies were the first graduates of our school in the year 1895. A year later the first boy to graduate was Thomas Jeffers. Members of his family have been enrolled almost continuously since that time. The mission of the North Platte Catholic Schools is to assist parents and the Catholic church in the Catholic/ Christian formation of their children, while providing a high quality academic education which challenges all students to reach their full human potential. The Catholic schools in North Platte had their beginnings in the19th century tradition of "a Catholic school in every parish." Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, patroness of Catholic schools, founded the first Catholic schools and was influential in the development of the parish school tradition.
- Profile last updated: 02/03/2009
In the News:
- Schools to host H1N1 clinics (North Platte Telegraph)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 10:41:35 am
The North Platte Telegraph While the threat of H1N1 seems to be waning, flu season is far from over. So local school officials have announced that they will be working with the West Central District Health Department to provide vaccinations for all students. - McClellen, Troshynski, Keenan seated on Catholic school board (North Platte Bulletin)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 03:54:51 am
Two men will share a seat from Holy Spirit parish on the North Platte Catholic Schools’ Board of Education, following board action Tuesday. Three new board members took their seats. - Students collect pennies for Make A Wish (North Platte Telegraph)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 10:38:33 am
The North Platte Telegraph The "Penny War" is on. The annual fundraiser for the Make a Wish Foundation is going on this week at St. Pat's JR/SR High School and is just one of several activities planned for Homecoming Week at North Platte Catholic Schools. - Catholic schools raise $95,000 (North Platte Bulletin)
posted on October 17, 2009 at 01:43:48 am
Despite record snowfall Oct. 10, the Irish spirits were high at the seventh annual fundraising event for the North Platte Catholic Schools. The GREEN event, (Generating Resources for Educational Excellence Now), raised $95,000 for McDaid and St. Patrick’s schools. - GREEN raises $95,000 (North Platte Telegraph)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 10:52:43 am
The North Platte Telegraph Krista Heiss, North Platte, had the winning ticket for the $10,000 grand prize at the annual GREEN (Generating Resources for Educational Excellence) fundraiser for North Platte Catholic Schools.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (69103) | School Zip (69103) |
(NE) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | n/a | 1,710,459 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 25% |
| Population Average Age | n/a | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | n/a | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | n/a | $41,223 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | n/a | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | n/a | 45 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | n/a / n/a | 64% / 36% |
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