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The Mary Louis Academy

17621 Wexford Ter, Jamaica, NY, 11432-0114 -

School Notes Overview:

The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates, N.Y. is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, N.Y. Our mission is rooted in the mission of Jesus- to heal, redeem and liberate all people. We strive to reflect this by being a reconciling and non-violent community, fostering unity and all-inclusive love. The Mary Louis Academy provides an atmosphere which fosters academic excellence and respect which in turn nurtures the whole person by integrating faith and life. Consistent with the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, The Mary Louis Academy seeks to develop leaders who are rooted in Gospel values and committed to creating a just society. We are a community that celebrates cultural diversity. We recognize that we share a partnership with parents and guardians in developing young women who will take responsibility for their life choices and value service to their community. In a world increasingly impersonal and technological, we endeavor to empower each student to realize and value her own unique spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social potential as a leader in today’s society. ...

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School Overview:

	The Mary Louis Academy
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Queens County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	1036 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	56%	19%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 257 students
	Grade 10 - 259 students
	Grade 11 - 262 students
	Grade 12 - 258 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	68 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* 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:

The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates, N.Y. is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, N.Y. Our mission is rooted in the mission of Jesus- to heal, redeem and liberate all people. We strive to reflect this by being a reconciling and non-violent community, fostering unity and all-inclusive love. The Mary Louis Academy provides an atmosphere which fosters academic excellence and respect which in turn nurtures the whole person by integrating faith and life. Consistent with the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, The Mary Louis Academy seeks to develop leaders who are rooted in Gospel values and committed to creating a just society. We are a community that celebrates cultural diversity. We recognize that we share a partnership with parents and guardians in developing young women who will take responsibility for their life choices and value service to their community. In a world increasingly impersonal and technological, we endeavor to empower each student to realize and value her own unique spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social potential as a leader in today’s society.
Profile last updated: 02/15/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11432)	School Zip (11432)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	57,045 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	35%	32%
Population Average Age	35 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$42,414	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.5 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	58 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	37% / 63%	41% / 59%