Benedictine
School Notes Overview:
Benedictine High School is an all-male Roman Catholic college preparatory school operated by the Benedictine monks of Cleveland, Ohio. We challenge our students to grow physically, intellectually, and especially spititually in preparation for success in higher education and in life. In the Benedictine tradition of community life, we encourage our students to grow in mutual respect of differences in background and culture. ...
School Overview:
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1927 | |
| County | Cuyahoga County, OH | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 429 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
| % Students of Color | 33% | 14% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 123 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 117 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 98 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 91 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 70% | |
| Average Class Size | 18 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 9 | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 182 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,200 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 73% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 | |
| Headmaster | Mr. Joseph Gressock | |
| Sport | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 12 | |
| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Bowling | Cross Country | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Swimming | |
| Track and Field | Wrestling | |
School Notes:
- Benedictine High School is an all-male Roman Catholic college preparatory school operated by the Benedictine monks of Cleveland, Ohio. We challenge our students to grow physically, intellectually, and especially spititually in preparation for success in higher education and in life. In the Benedictine tradition of community life, we encourage our students to grow in mutual respect of differences in background and culture.
- Profile last updated: 06/19/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (44104) | ||
| Population (Approximate) | 28,904 people | 11,353,002 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 8% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 27 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $15,206 | $43,643 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 63 years old | 47 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (44104)
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| % Owning / % Renting | 30% / 70% | 66% / 34% |
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- The Lyceum - 25 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Cleveland Central Catholic High School - 461 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Beaumont School - 463 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
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- Eleanor Gerson High School - 31 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
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