Preston High School
School Notes Overview:
Preston High School is a private college-preparatory school for young women, established in 1947 by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. Located in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, and situated on the banks of the East River, the natural environment provides a unique setting for study and recreation. Preston seeks to promote the integration of formal learning, real world experience, and social responsibility with Christian faith and practice. School-wide goals are aimed at fostering the intellectual life, cultivating a confident posture in personal and interactive pursuits, and facilitating the maturation of distinct gifts and talents. As these are addressed within a strong community context, they simultaneously foster a social consciousness and responsibility, and a positive interpersonal dynamic. Holistic development which addresses the intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical dimensions of life is the theme that integrates academic and co-curricular programs and encourages a liberation of mind and spirit that enables lifelong learning. ...
School Overview:
| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1947 | |
| County | Bronx County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 604 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-girls | |
| % Students of Color | n/a | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 191 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 151 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 141 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 121 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 72% | |
| Average Class Size | 22 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 |
1:10 * 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 |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Headmaster | Sr. Lucille Coldrick, RDC | |
| Admissions Director | Julia Wall | |
| Admissions Associate | Farrah Couch | |
School Notes:
- Preston High School is a private college-preparatory school for young women, established in 1947 by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. Located in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, and situated on the banks of the East River, the natural environment provides a unique setting for study and recreation. Preston seeks to promote the integration of formal learning, real world experience, and social responsibility with Christian faith and practice. School-wide goals are aimed at fostering the intellectual life, cultivating a confident posture in personal and interactive pursuits, and facilitating the maturation of distinct gifts and talents. As these are addressed within a strong community context, they simultaneously foster a social consciousness and responsibility, and a positive interpersonal dynamic. Holistic development which addresses the intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical dimensions of life is the theme that integrates academic and co-curricular programs and encourages a liberation of mind and spirit that enables lifelong learning.
In the News:
- St. Theresa School performs musical by Bronx playwright (YourNabe.com)
posted on April 29, 2009 at 11:00:04 pm
A young Bronx playwright who has been working with St. Theresa School to create magical theater for the past three years is back. He is working with the kids on his own creation based on Disney movies. - Sat. 3/7 Death Notices (New York Daily News)
posted on March 7, 2009 at 10:07:04 am
BONETTI-Barbara. A Bronx girl, she was raised in Parkchester: attended Preston High School '59. She retired from Sherman Sterling. She had a love affair with Manhattan and Neil Diamond. Barbara is survived by her brother Joseph, niece Susan, nephew Joseph.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (10465) | ||
| Population (Approximate) | 42,500 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 21% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $45,650 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 57% / 43% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Msgr Scanlan High School - 680 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- St. Helena Commercial High School - 217 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Whitestone Academy - 129 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- St. Agnes Academic School - 417 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- St. Raymond High School For Boys - 803 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
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