Greensburg Central Catholic High School
School Notes Overview:
Greensburg Central Catholic, a Diocesan co-educational high school, is a community of faith, which provides a quality holistic education to students from throughout the Westmoreland County area. A rigorous and comprehensive curriculum is designed to meet a diversity of academic and spiritual needs and to enable each student to reach his or her potential. The mission of Greensburg Central Catholic is to empower all students with the necessary knowledge and values to succeed in our global community. We believe that all knowledge originates with and flows from God. Therefore, our educational environment is gospel-centered and value-based, and reflects the teachings of the Catholic Church. We respect the individuality of each student, and acknowledge the unique challenges of adolescence. Our holistic education process provides opportunities for academic, spiritual, physical, interpersonal, and emotional development. We have charted a course that integrates personal development and accountability to self and community. Our mission is to empower our students with the education necessary to live as responsible Christians in a complex world....
School Overview:
Greensburg Central Catholic 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 | 1959 | |
| County | Westmoreland County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 511 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 118 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 141 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 131 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 121 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 60% | |
| Number of AP Courses | 12 | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 182 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Head of School | Terence P. Meehan, M.Ed., MAT | |
| Admissions Director | Terence P. Meehan, Principal | |
School Notes:
- Greensburg Central Catholic, a Diocesan co-educational high school, is a community of faith, which provides a quality holistic education to students from throughout the Westmoreland County area. A rigorous and comprehensive curriculum is designed to meet a diversity of academic and spiritual needs and to enable each student to reach his or her potential. The mission of Greensburg Central Catholic is to empower all students with the necessary knowledge and values to succeed in our global community. We believe that all knowledge originates with and flows from God. Therefore, our educational environment is gospel-centered and value-based, and reflects the teachings of the Catholic Church. We respect the individuality of each student, and acknowledge the unique challenges of adolescence. Our holistic education process provides opportunities for academic, spiritual, physical, interpersonal, and emotional development. We have charted a course that integrates personal development and accountability to self and community. Our mission is to empower our students with the education necessary to live as responsible Christians in a complex world.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (15601) | School Zip (15601) |
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| Population (Approximate) | 57,255 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 35% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 41 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,939 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.9 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 46 years old | 51 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 72% / 28% | 68% / 32% |
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