Cardinal Dougherty High School
School Notes Overview:
Cardinal Dougherty, a co-educational high school, welcomes students to a multicultural Christian community. As part of the school system of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, our mission, guided by scripture and tradition and energized by Intensive Scheduling, is to provide an evolving dynamic education that develops all areas of students' lives and inspires personal excellence. The comprehensive curriculum and co-curricular programs are geared to the needs of all students. We invite our students, the OLC community, parents, faculty, staff and other stakeholders to join in a partnership to develop our students' individual gifts and talents in order to become responsible citizens called to serve our brothers and sisters....
School Overview:
Cardinal Dougherty High School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1956 | ||
| County | Philadelphia County, PA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 706 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 78% | 25% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 130 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 178 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 205 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 193 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 30% | ||
| Average Class Size | 25 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 9 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| Medical Terminology | English IV Honors | ||
| English III Honors | English II Honors | ||
| English I Honors | Criminal Justice and Law Academy | ||
| Catholic Schools Teachers Academy | AP English IV | ||
| AP English III | AP Calculus AB | ||
| AP Art | |||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (School uniform-white shirt, sweater, pants for boys/white blouse, sweater, uniform skirt for girls, Eastland shoes for both.) |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:20 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,560 | ||
| Tuition Notes | For Non-Catholic the tuition is $6620.00 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | ||
| Head of School | Rev. Carl F. Janicki | ||
| Admissions Associate | Nicole Davis | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 15 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Football | ||
| Golf | Indoor Soccer | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Wrestling | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| National Honor Society | Appalachia Experience | ||
| Best Buddies | CSC | ||
| Computer Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, HOSA, Senior Prom, Junior Prom, Soph Hop and Freshman Dance Committees, Fashion Club, Dance Committees, Bloodmobile, ORespect for Life Club, Jazz Ensemble, Theatre Society, Chess Club, Peer Counselors, Food Dr | School Yearbook School Newspaper | ||
| Youthfest National Honor Society Tutoring | |||
School Notes:
- Cardinal Dougherty, a co-educational high school, welcomes students to a multicultural Christian community. As part of the school system of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, our mission, guided by scripture and tradition and energized by Intensive Scheduling, is to provide an evolving dynamic education that develops all areas of students' lives and inspires personal excellence. The comprehensive curriculum and co-curricular programs are geared to the needs of all students. We invite our students, the OLC community, parents, faculty, staff and other stakeholders to join in a partnership to develop our students' individual gifts and talents in order to become responsible citizens called to serve our brothers and sisters.
- Profile last updated: 07/17/2009
In the News:
- Letters to the Editor: Archdiocese justified in closing two Philly high schools (The Hawk)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 12:51:27 am
To the Editor: I am compelled to respond in an effort to correct the inaccuracies in The Hawk editorial "Schools out Forever" in the Oct. 14 edition. The editorial falsely portrayed what was a difficult and comprehensively-studied decision by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to close Cardinal Dougherty High School and Northeast Catholic High School for Boys. - The Rev. John J. Shellem, 83, priest, librarian (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 02:31:00 pm
The Rev. John J. Shellem, 83, of Darby, pastor emeritus of St. Anastasia Church and former librarian at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, died of a heart attack Wednesday in Darby. - Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook (Spring-Ford Reporter & Valley Item)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 03:57:38 pm
DateBook Notes - Dozens Rally Against Closing Dougherty (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 04:40:01 pm
Dozens gather in Center City to rally against the closure of Cardinal Dougherty High School. - Rally to Save Cardinal Dougherty (NBC Philadelphia)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 01:36:18 pm
Alumni from Cardinal Dougherty High School rallied in front of the Archdiocese building on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. They're trying to keep the Catholic school from closing due to dwindling attendance.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (19120) | School Zip (19120) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 68,831 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 14% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 29 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.1 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $31,588 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 64 years old | 51 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- International Christian High School - 175 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Little Flower Catholic High School - 692 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Northeast Preparatory School - 83 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- St. Basil Academy - 396 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- Northeast Catholic High School - 722 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
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