Good Shepherd Catholic School

2727 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065-0950 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Good Shepherd Catholic School, a fully accredited elementary, junior high and pre-school, is located in the heart of Santa Cruz County. An exceptional alternative to public education is provided for students of diverse backgrounds by highly qualified teachers. Within the context of Christian values, parents and teachers, like a family, work together towards a common goal. By striving for excellence, Good Shepherd gives students the life-long skills of mind and heart required for self-esteem and service to others. Good Shepherd operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Monterey. Good Shepherd Catholic School is an inter-parish faith community that commits itself to excellence in education through the creation of a nurturing and stimulating environment that embraces and proclaims religious, academic, social, physical and aesthetic values....

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School Overview:

 
Good Shepherd Catholic School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Differences Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1963
County Santa Cruz County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 205 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 11% 40%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 9 students
Pre-K - 19 students
Kind - 26 students
Grade 1 - 23 students
Grade 2 - 21 students
Grade 3 - 19 students
Grade 4 - 14 students
Grade 5 - 25 students
Grade 6 - 14 students
Grade 7 - 15 students
Grade 8 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 20%
Average Class Size 19
Classroom dress code Formal
(See website)
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:19 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 181 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,310
Tuition Notes There are discounts for multiple students in family.
% on Financial Aid 20%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,775
Head of School Dan Anderson
Admissions Director Dan Anderson
Admissions Associate Sandra Nelson
Sport
Total Sports Offered 6
 
Sports
BasketballCross Country
FootballGolf
SoccerVolley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 4
 
Extracurriculars
ChoirHomework Club
Instrumental MusicKids Art

School Notes:

  • Good Shepherd Catholic School, a fully accredited elementary, junior high and pre-school, is located in the heart of Santa Cruz County. An exceptional alternative to public education is provided for students of diverse backgrounds by credentialed teachers. Within the context of Christian values, parents and teachers, like a family, work together towards a common goal. By striving for excellence, Good Shepherd gives students the life-long skills of mind and heart required for self-esteem and service to others. Good Shepherd operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Monterey. Good Shepherd Catholic School is an inter-parish faith community that commits itself to excellence in education through the creation of a nurturing and stimulating environment that embraces and proclaims religious, academic, social, physical and aesthetic values.
  • Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

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About This Zipcode (95065)
School Zip (95065)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 8,346 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 47% 32%
Population Average Age 40 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $58,490 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 36 years old 41 years old
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