Our Lady Of Lourdes High School
School Notes Overview:
Our Lady of Lourdes High School is a co-educational secondary school which emphasizes a rigorous college preparatory education within the Roman Catholic charisms of the Sisters of St. Dominic and the Marist Brothers. The pastoral campus is nestled on an 18-acre site, which was the former IBM research and development center adjacent to Vassar College, in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The school originally was founded in April of 1958 when the Archdiocese of New York first purchased the former City of Poughkeepsie High School with plans to start one of the first Catholic high schools in Upstate New York. Athletics at Our Lady of Lourdes High School embraces the concept of the student-athlete and recognizes participation as an integral part of the educational experience. The philosophy of our school carries over to athletics, that emphasizes excellence, a community experience,mutual concern and respect, and enabling students to become fully human in a Christian way....
School Overview:
Our Lady Of Lourdes High School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Dutchess County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 900 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 9% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 237 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 229 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 222 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 212 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * 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:
- Our Lady of Lourdes High School is a co-educational secondary school which emphasizes a rigorous college preparatory education within the Roman Catholic charisms of the Sisters of St. Dominic and the Marist Brothers. The pastoral campus is nestled on an 18-acre site, which was the former IBM research and development center adjacent to Vassar College, in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The school originally was founded in April of 1958 when the Archdiocese of New York first purchased the former City of Poughkeepsie High School with plans to start one of the first Catholic high schools in Upstate New York. Athletics at Our Lady of Lourdes High School embraces the concept of the student-athlete and recognizes participation as an integral part of the educational experience. The philosophy of our school carries over to athletics, that emphasizes excellence, a community experience,mutual concern and respect, and enabling students to become fully human in a Christian way.
- Profile last updated: 01/21/2009
In the News:
- Julianne's Journal: Greece beautiful, but lopsided defeat is not (Poughkeepsie Journal)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 10:44:02 am
For former Lourdes and Marist basketball star Julianne Viani, the beauty of Europe was in stark contrast to her Hatis Yerevan Basketball Club's ugly and lopsided loss in Greece. - Blood drives scheduled in valley (Poughkeepsie Journal)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:06:12 am
The blood shortage is continuing. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo identification is usually required. Blood can be given every 56 days. Sixteen-year-olds may donate with a signed parental consent form. - Julianne's Journal: Finding comfort zone on court (Poughkeepsie Journal)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 08:11:52 am
Editor's note: Julianne Viani, a Poughkeepsie resident, Our Lady of Lourdes High School and Marist College graduate and the first player in Red Foxes women's basketball history to play in four NCAA tournaments, signed a contract to play for Hatis Yerevan Basketball Club in Yerevan, Armenia, at the end of September. During her time with the team, Viani will keep a journal for the Poughkeepsie ... - Despite loss, valley faithful at Yankee Stadium thrilled to be there; post thoughts on if NY will beat old nemesis ... (Poughkeepsie Journal)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 10:13:39 am
The Phillies' Cliff Lee beat the Yankees, but earlier, none of it mattered to James Jordan. - Candidate questionnaires: 2 in race for trustee position in Millbrook (Poughkeepsie Journal)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 07:12:49 am
Editor's note: The Poughkeepsie Journal will run a series of candidate profiles before the Nov. 3 election. This race features two candidates vying for one seat.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (12603) | School Zip (12603) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 41,667 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 46% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $60,390 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 48 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 75% / 25% | 41% / 59% |
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