Lansdale Catholic currently has 197 registrants to the incoming freshmen Class of 2017, the highest among all Archdiocesan secondary schools! All public, private, and area parochial school 8th graders, as well as 9th, 10th and 11th graders interested in transferring, are encouraged to submit applications for admission as soon as possible to insure appropriate academic placement for the 2013-2014 school year.
The following school districts provide transportation to LC as per PA law: Colonial, Upper Dublin, Upper Moreland, Wissahickon, Norristown, Methacton, Hatboro-Horsham, North Penn, Pennridge, Central Bucks, Souderton, Perk Valley.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 |
| Year Founded | 1949 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 763 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 courses |
| Advanced Courses | Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature, European History, Human Geography, Language/Composition, Music Theory, Physics B, Spanish IV, Statistics, Studio Art Drawing, US History, |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniforms required, fall, winter and spring) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,850 |
| Tuition Notes | This is for the 2012-2013 academic year. There are also fees. |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Anne Marie O'Brien Allen '82 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 18 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 24 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Band, Chess Club, Chorus, Community Service Corps, Dance Company, Drama Club, Future Business Leaders of America, KAIROS Retreats, Kickball, Liturgically Sound, National Foreign Language Honor Society, National Honor Society, Orientation Student Leaders, Pep Band, Reading Olympics, Respect Life Club, Robotics Program, Sacristans, Stage Crew, Student Government, Student Shadow Guides, The Crusader Online Newspaper, The Trail School Yearbook, The Unicorn School Literary Magazine Band, Chess Club, Chorus, Dance Company, Drama Club, Kickball, Pep Band, Sacristans, Stage Crew, Community Service Corps, Future Business Leaders of America, KAIROS Retreats, Liturgically Sound, National Foreign Language Honor Society, National Honor Society, Orientation Student Leaders, Reading Olympics, Respect Life Club, Robotics Program, Student Government, Student Shadow Guides, The Crusader Online Newspaper, The Trail School Yearbook, The Unicorn School Literary Magazine, |
School Notes:
Lansdale Catholic has been recognized by The International Center for Leadership in Education as one of only 20 schools in the country as a 2010 Model School.
Profile last updated: 02/03/2013
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Calvary Baptist School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St Stanislaus Parish School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St Stanislaus Parish School (0.4 miles away)
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LansdaleSt Stanislaus Parish School
(Roman Catholic)493 E Main St
Lansdale, PA, 19446
(215)368-0995(Roman Catholic)0.4 mi | 164 students | Gr. PK-8 -
LansdaleMother Goose Early Ch Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Non-sectarian)11 Oakland Ave
Lansdale, PA, 19446
(215)855-5849Daycare / Preschool (Non-sectarian)0.7 mi | 19 students | Gr. PK-KG -
LansdaleLandsdale Montessori School
Montessori School500 W Main St
Lansdale, PA, 19446
(215)362-1427Montessori School1.1 mi | 68 students | Gr. PK-KG -
LansdaleLansdale KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool (Non-sectarian)80 Cowpath Road
Lansdale, PA, 19446
(215)368-0242Daycare / Preschool (Non-sectarian)1.2 mi | 12 students | Gr. NS-PK -
LansdaleRainbow Express Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)630 York Ave
Lansdale, PA, 19446
(215)368-4693Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)1.3 mi | 7 students | Gr. KG
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