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Preston High School

2780 Schurz Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10465-0104 -

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. ...

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School Overview:

	Preston High School
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
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	19%
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
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* 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
Head of School	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:

Beloved Pelham Bay librarian retires after 27 years (YourNabe.com)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 06:10:19 pm
Legendary storyteller Angela Calderella, children’s librarian at the Pelham Bay Library for 27 years, retired in August. Calderella will miss her friends and colleagues.
Tues. 8/4 death notices (New York Daily News)
posted on August 4, 2009 at 05:20:35 pm
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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.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10465)	School Zip (10465)	(NY) State Average
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%