Girard College
School Notes Overview:
Girard College is a private boarding school for academically capable students, grades 1 through 12, from families with limited financial resources, headed by a single parent or guardian. Girard’s mission is to prepare students for advanced education and life as informed, ethical and productive citizens through a rigorous educational program that promotes intellectual, social and emotional growth. Girard’s core values are integrity, respect, self-discipline, compassion and responsibility....
School Overview:
Girard College |
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| School Membership(s) |
Alternative School Network National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1 - 12 | |
| County | Philadelphia County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 609 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 97% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 1 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 67 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 62 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 63 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 75 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 55 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 33 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * 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 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Girard College is a private boarding school for academically capable students, grades 1 through 12, from families with limited financial resources, headed by a single parent or guardian. Girard’s mission is to prepare students for advanced education and life as informed, ethical and productive citizens through a rigorous educational program that promotes intellectual, social and emotional growth. Girard’s core values are integrity, respect, self-discipline, compassion and responsibility.
- Profile last updated: 03/08/2007
In the News:
- Verizon introduces FiOS service in Philadelphia (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 03:05:00 pm
Verizon Communications Inc. has launched FiOS TV and Internet in three neighborhoods in the city - Chestnut Hill, South Philadelphia and North Philadelphia, near Girard College. - Girard College Kids Learn About Recycling From The Eagles (KYW News Radio 1060)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:26:10 am
Philadelphia Eagles joined with a local organization to teach kids at Girard College about recycling. - Quite a season for area girls soccer (Bucks County Courier Times)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 07:58:08 am
Girls soccer is something that is mostly played in the spring around here, at least until next year when the Suburban One League moves its girls soccer season to the fall. - Sports Wrap: Pats finish season perfect in league play (Main Line Suburban Life)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 07:36:29 am
Field hockey: Agnes Irwin defeated Friends Select, 6-0, Wednesday. The Owls got first-half goals from Emily Wetz, Kit Howley (assisted by Rayna Aivazoglou) and Eva D'Ignazio. In the second half, AIS' Rayna Aivazaglou scored before Wetz and Howley (Nadya Mason assist) both put in their second goals of the contest. - First Female/African American President for Girard College (KYW News Radio 1060)
posted on October 17, 2009 at 12:10:45 am
Girard College has hired its first female president who is also the school's first African American president.
School Zip Statistics:
| 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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| % Owning / % Renting | 42% / 58% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Academy Of Essential Knowledge - 33 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Muhammads Islamic Academy - 44 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Friends Select School - 547 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Breath Of Life Christian Academy - 46 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Al-agsa Islamic Academy - 295 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
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