Good Shepherd Catholic School
School Notes Overview:
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....
School Overview:
Good Shepherd Catholic School |
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| 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. |
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| % 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) |
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This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| 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 |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Soccer | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 4 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Choir | Homework Club | ||
| Instrumental Music | Kids 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
In the News:
- Wolfe boys share their father's spirit and message of hope (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 09:37:12 am
SANTA CRUZ -- Vincent Wolfe died from brain cancer about 2½ years ago, when his three boys were ages 6, 5 and 1.
School Zip Statistics:
| 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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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Bay School - n/a - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Vhm Christian School - 101 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Santa Cruz Children's School - 46 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Seabright Montessori - 22 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Santa Cruz Montessori School - 272 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
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