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Gilmour Academy

34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills, OH, 44040-0440 -

School Notes Overview:

Gilmour Academy, founded in 1946 by the Brothers of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, is an independent, coeducational Catholic preparatory school with enrollment from the preschool through high school levels. As a Catholic School in the Holy Cross tradition, Gilmour Academy has chosen as its mission the education of the mind and the heart. The world our students will soon lead requires them to be people of great courage and moral leadership, with an enthusiastic, lifelong desire to learn. Students thrive in a highly personalized academic setting where focused student advising, service initiatives, and outstanding programs enable students to achieve their personal best....

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School Overview:

	Gilmour Academy
School Membership(s)	Independent Schools Association of the Central States National Association of Independent Schools American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1946
County	Cuyahoga County, OH
Student Body
Total Students	n/a
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
% Students of Color	11%	16%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	73 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	77%
Average Class Size	14
Number of AP Courses	14
Average SAT score	1800
Average ACT score	25
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 13 / Mar. 5 / rolling
% on Financial Aid	55%
Acceptance Rate	70%
Head of School	Br. Robert Lavelle, C.S.C.
Admissions Director	Steve M. Scheidt
Admissions Associate	Katie A. Saunier

School Notes:

Gilmour Academy, founded in 1946 by the Brothers of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, is an independent, coeducational Catholic preparatory school with enrollment from the preschool through high school levels. As a Catholic School in the Holy Cross tradition, Gilmour Academy has chosen as its mission the education of the mind and the heart. Gilmour instills in each student a strong sense of personal self-worth through personal achievement. The world our students will soon lead will require them to be persons of great courage and moral stamina, with an enthusiastic, lifelong desire to learn. By instilling a strong sense of self-worth through individual achievement, Gilmour helps students reach for their personal best. We regard each student as a unique learner and support our students' efforts to achieve their greatest potential, helping to make their education here a great adventure. Students are often pleased to discover that their best is better than they ever thought possible.
Profile last updated: 11/18/2009

In the News:

Gilmour students make mark in time capsule (The News-Herald)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 07:13:06 am
Gilmour Academy students recently buried a time capsule outside the school's new athletic center containing hundreds of personal messages recalling their memories of the original gym and pool built in the mid-1950s.
Lancers spear Springfield (Lisbon Morning Journal)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 05:16:22 am
BARBERTON - To put it simply, Springfield just didn't have it in Wednesday's Division III regional semifinal at Barberton High School.
Football: There are no sure wins, even for No. 1 seeds (This Week Hilliard)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 10:13:23 pm
Earning a top seed in the Ohio high school football playoffs comes as a reward following a successful regular season. Yet, it does not guarantee postseason success and, more specifically, it does not guarantee a victory in the first round.
Cross Country: Shelby girls top regional, headed for state (Mansfield News Journal)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 12:08:07 pm
TIFFIN -- If only there was a cross country scoreboard showing immediate results, the Shelby Whippets would have been saved a lot of angst.
Pumpkins for Patients program brings spooky spirit to hospice patients (West Shore Sun)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 02:13:23 pm
Halloween has traditionally been more about pulling pranks and getting treats than giving back to the community, but the Visiting Nurse Association is working to bring a little spooky spirit to hospice residents all over the west shore region this holiday.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (44040)	School Zip (44040)	(OH) State Average
Population (Approximate)	2,883 people	11,353,002 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	68%	21%
Population Average Age	47 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$123,980	$43,643
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	9.1 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	45 years old	47 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	93% / 7%	66% / 34%