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The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine

1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025-0100 -

School Notes Overview:

The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is an independent, Episcopal, K-8 day school for girls and boys of all faiths. The School is committed to a rigorous academic program that integrates the arts, athletics, and leadership development. The School prides itself in being a diverse community in partnership with families who take an active role in their children’s intellectual, ethical, social, and emotional growth. The Cathedral School offers a stimulating environment in which each child can become an articulate, confident, and responsible citizen of the world. Continuing a century-old relationship, the School draws upon the Cathedral’s vast resources and provides its children’s choir. As educators, we must instruct and empower children to challenge assumptions and ask questions in order to become responsible citizens in a diverse world. At The Cathedral School, we believe that the recognition and appreciation of differences in race, socioeconomic status, cultural or religious tradition, age, gender, ability, and sexual orientation enhance the individual's sense of identity and broaden respect for others. ...

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School Overview:

	The Cathedral School Of St. John The Divine
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s) National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Religious Affiliation	Episcopal
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1901
County	New York County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	255 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	30%	36%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 33 students
	Grade 1 - 31 students
	Grade 2 - 31 students
	Grade 3 - 26 students
	Grade 4 - 26 students
	Grade 5 - 28 students
	Grade 6 - 25 students
	Grade 7 - 27 students
	Grade 8 - 28 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	48 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Nov. 20 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$30,000
Tuition Notes	Tuition quoted is approximate; tuition is set by the Board of Trustees each year.
% on Financial Aid	33%
Head of School	Marsha Nelson

School Notes:

The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is an independent, Episcopal, K-8 day school for girls and boys of all faiths. The School is committed to a rigorous academic program that integrates the arts, athletics, and leadership development. The School prides itself in being a diverse community in partnership with families who take an active role in their children’s intellectual, ethical, social, and emotional growth. The Cathedral School offers a stimulating environment in which each child can become an articulate, confident, and responsible citizen of the world. Continuing a century-old relationship, the School draws upon the Cathedral’s vast resources and provides its children’s choir. As educators, we must instruct and empower children to challenge assumptions and ask questions in order to become responsible citizens in a diverse world. At The Cathedral School, we believe that the recognition and appreciation of differences in race, socioeconomic status, cultural or religious tradition, age, gender, ability, and sexual orientation enhance the individual's sense of identity and broaden respect for others.
Profile last updated: 03/16/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10025)	School Zip (10025)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	97,086 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	61%	32%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.0 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$49,733	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.3 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	21% / 79%	41% / 59%