Gesu School

1700 W Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121-0191 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Gesu School is an independent Catholic School (pre-K to 8th grade) in the Jesuit and IHM traditions. Both of these religious orders believe in providing academic, spiritual and social development so that each young person understands and gives full expression to his or her God-given talents and gifts. This mission is carried on within some of the most difficult economic and family circumstances imaginable in the North Philadelphia neighborhoods that are Gesu’s primary service area. The mission of Gesu school is train for successful high school enrollment, leading to lifelong education, productive careers and leadership roles in society and emphasis on diversity-related educational and cultural experiences to broaden horizons and provide adaptive skills for success....

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School Overview:

 
Gesu School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County Philadelphia County, PA
Student Body
Total Students 429 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 100% 16%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 22 students
Kind - 50 students
Grade 1 - 47 students
Grade 2 - 41 students
Grade 3 - 45 students
Grade 4 - 51 students
Grade 5 - 46 students
Grade 6 - 43 students
Grade 7 - 46 students
Grade 8 - 38 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 27 teachers
This School
(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 * 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

School Notes:

  • Gesu School is an independent Catholic School (pre-K to 8th grade) in the Jesuit and IHM traditions. Both of these religious orders believe in providing academic, spiritual and social development so that each young person understands and gives full expression to his or her God-given talents and gifts. This mission is carried on within some of the most difficult economic and family circumstances imaginable in the North Philadelphia neighborhoods that are Gesu’s primary service area. The mission of Gesu school is train for successful high school enrollment, leading to lifelong education, productive careers and leadership roles in society and emphasis on diversity-related educational and cultural experiences to broaden horizons and provide adaptive skills for success.
  • Profile last updated: 02/02/2009

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About This Zipcode (19121)
School Zip (19121)
(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 34,935 people 12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 8% 22%
Population Average Age 32 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $15,888 $43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 67 years old 51 years old
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Zipcode (19121)


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% Owning / % Renting 42% / 58% 68% / 32%

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