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John W Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School

311 N 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103-0191 -

School Notes Overview:

Inspired by a rich diversity and ideal Center City location, John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School, through a Catholic values centered curriculum, educates women with faith, purpose and vision. John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School develops the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional potential of each student within a diverse Catholic academic community. The Hallahan community works closely with its members to cultivate the leadership potential of each student. Through participation in Hallahan's inspiring traditions, rigorous academics, and engaging activities, every young woman is encouraged to develop a vision for her future and is empowered with the faith and skills necessary to achieve her goals. John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School is an urban secondary school in the system of schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. As we meet the academic needs of the students, we look to the holistic development of the young women entrusted to us. ...

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School Overview:

	John W Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Philadelphia County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	629 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	48%	25%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 176 students
	Grade 10 - 164 students
	Grade 11 - 145 students
	Grade 12 - 144 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	36 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:17	* 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

School Notes:

Inspired by a rich diversity and ideal Center City location, John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School, through a Catholic values centered curriculum, educates women with faith, purpose and vision. John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School develops the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional potential of each student within a diverse Catholic academic community. The Hallahan community works closely with its members to cultivate the leadership potential of each student. Through participation in Hallahan's inspiring traditions, rigorous academics, and engaging activities, every young woman is encouraged to develop a vision for her future and is empowered with the faith and skills necessary to achieve her goals. John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School is an urban secondary school in the system of schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. As we meet the academic needs of the students, we look to the holistic development of the young women entrusted to us.
Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19103)	School Zip (19103)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	19,714 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	71%	22%
Population Average Age	36 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	1.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$37,959	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	2.9 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	57 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	31% / 69%	68% / 32%