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Holy Rosary School

1500 Arnow Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10469-0104 -

School Notes Overview:

Holy Rosary Catholic School was originally commissioned by the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in 1963. The school provides academic excellence and a moral foundation which instills a passion to model lives after Jesus Christ. The school is owned by Our Lady of the Rosary Parish and serves children from Pre K through eighth grade from Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, its sister parishes of Sacred Heart, St. Joseph, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Our Lady of the Isle and anyone who accepts its philosophy and mission. The school ministers to each student’s uniqueness through structured devotion, expanded curriculum, and offers students the opportunity to reach their potential in a safe Christian environment. Holy Rosary Catholic School is an uplifting spiritual force in the lives of its students, families, and communities. We believe that the purpose of Holy Rosary Catholic School is to spread the Good News of our salvation through Jesus Christ as we nurture the child to his/her fullest potential. Each individual child’s needs, ideals, and goals are recognized. Holy Rosary Catholic School guides and encourages each child to grow as Christ grew so he/she may function and serve his/her community as a Christian and as an effective, well-educated citizen....

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School Overview:

	Holy Rosary School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Bronx County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	591 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	91%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 27 students
	Kind - 64 students
	Grade 1 - 64 students
	Grade 2 - 60 students
	Grade 3 - 60 students
	Grade 4 - 67 students
	Grade 5 - 59 students
	Grade 6 - 70 students
	Grade 7 - 63 students
	Grade 8 - 57 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	23 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:25	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Holy Rosary Catholic School was originally commissioned by the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in 1963. The school provides academic excellence and a moral foundation which instills a passion to model lives after Jesus Christ. The school is owned by Our Lady of the Rosary Parish and serves children from Pre K through eighth grade from Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, its sister parishes of Sacred Heart, St. Joseph, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Our Lady of the Isle and anyone who accepts its philosophy and mission. The school ministers to each student’s uniqueness through structured devotion, expanded curriculum, and offers students the opportunity to reach their potential in a safe Christian environment. Holy Rosary Catholic School is an uplifting spiritual force in the lives of its students, families, and communities. We believe that the purpose of Holy Rosary Catholic School is to spread the Good News of our salvation through Jesus Christ as we nurture the child to his/her fullest potential. Each individual child’s needs, ideals, and goals are recognized. Holy Rosary Catholic School guides and encourages each child to grow as Christ grew so he/she may function and serve his/her community as a Christian and as an effective, well-educated citizen.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2008

In the News:

New principal at St. Joseph’s School is nun (Kingston Daily Freeman)
posted on July 27, 2009 at 08:19:29 am
KINGSTON — Once a secondary-level teacher, Sister Carol Melsopp — who has been selected to serve as St. Joseph’s School principal starting Aug. 15 — said she later decided to work with younger students because that is when their faith and character develop.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10469)	School Zip (10469)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	63,345 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	28%	32%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$42,102	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.8 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	56 years old	58 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (10469) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	50% / 50%	41% / 59%