Francis School
School Notes Overview:
The Francis School is an accredited New York State high school which offers on-line courses for credit. All courses are developed by accomplished teachers in their subject area. These lessons and activities are student driven and use the abundant wealth of information that is found on the Internet. By using the latest Internet technologies with content specific courses students are able to complete high school classes right from their own home. Our mission is to make school available to students who need to take classes outside of the traditional classroom setting. Students who are missing a few credits can complete high school and receive a diploma from this New York State accredited institution. This innovative school serves students who are gifted and want to take additional courses on top of their normal workload along with students who are looking to catch up on a few courses. Francis School can also be used for tutorials or courses students are currently taking. Students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in the diploma granting program....
School Overview:
Francis School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Richmond County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 157 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 6% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 41 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 185 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Francis School is an accredited New York State high school which offers on-line courses for credit. All courses are developed by accomplished teachers in their subject area. These lessons and activities are student driven and use the abundant wealth of information that is found on the Internet. By using the latest Internet technologies with content specific courses students are able to complete high school classes right from their own home. Our mission is to make school available to students who need to take classes outside of the traditional classroom setting. Students who are missing a few credits can complete high school and receive a diploma from this New York State accredited institution. This innovative school serves students who are gifted and want to take additional courses on top of their normal workload along with students who are looking to catch up on a few courses. Francis School can also be used for tutorials or courses students are currently taking. Students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in the diploma granting program.
- Profile last updated: 02/03/2009
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posted on April 26, 2009 at 05:18:05 pm
Testing has confirmed swine influenza among students at St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, the city Department of Health announced today. The Health Department issued this statement:...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (10308) | School Zip (10308) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,451 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 28% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $61,868 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
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