O Hara Catholic School
School Notes Overview:
For well over a century, O'Hara Catholic School has provided an exemplary program for children from across Lane County, Oregon. Students from Pre-School through 8th grade receive an exceptional education in a nurturing and loving environment. Graduates leave O'Hara with a strong foundation of knowledge, faith, and a way of interacting in the world with confidence and compassion. O'Hara Catholic School, as an extension of the family and as an instrument of Christ, is dedicated to developing the whole child in a secure and nurturing environment. Our mission is to prepare students to strive for excellence spiritually, academically, physically and socially, and to be life-long learners with strong Catholic values....
School Overview:
O Hara Catholic School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Northwest Association of Accredited Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1889 | |
| County | Lane County, OR | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 488 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 14% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 42 students | ||
| Kind - 50 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 52 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 44 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 24 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:22 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 179 days | 179 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | See website | |
| Head of School | Dianne Bert | |
| Admissions Director | Patti Sweeney | |
School Notes:
- O'Hara Catholic School is an elementary and middle school providing a quality education to the surrounding community. It is the responsibility of the faculty and staff, as the facilitators of learning, to assist the parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. We offer a core program of Catholic faith development encouraging students to model the life of Christ. O'Hara's student-centered environment is dedicated to educating the whole child. Our environment encourages spiritual, academic, emotional, physical, and social growth. The O'Hara community is committed to preparing our students to be responsible contributing members of our global community in service to others. Our students' responses to their lives' callings are based on Christian morals and the intellectual foundation we provide.
- Profile last updated: 07/08/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (97402) | School Zip (97402) |
(OR) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 45,026 people | 3,413,525 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 28% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $32,621 | $43,774 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.8 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 36 years old | 36 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (97402) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 52% / 48% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Children's Choice Main St. Montessori - 26 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Kindercare Learning Ctrs - 13 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Life Lutheran School - 55 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Far Horizons Montessori School - 70 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Eugene Waldorf School - 150 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
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