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Mount St Joseph Academy

120 W Wissahickon Avenue, Flourtown, PA, 19031-0190 -

School Notes Overview:

As a college preparatory school, Mount Saint Joseph Academy prepares young women to realize their fullest potential. The Mount is imbued with a spirit of unity and reconciliation, the special charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Dedicated faculty are committed to a holistic education enriched by the values of the Catholic church. Within an environment that fosters excellence tempered by gentleness, individual students are recognized and valued. Academically challenging programs, which are teacher-directed and student-centered, ensure a well-rounded education with an emphasis on social responsibility. Committed to preparing women for leadership roles, Mount Saint Joseph Academy enables students to meet the moral and ethical challenges of an ever-changing society and a technological future. Trusting in the wisdom echoed by an early Constitution of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the mission asserts that "On the education of women largely depends the future of society."...

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School Overview:

	Mount St Joseph Academy
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Montgomery County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	557 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	25%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 141 students
	Grade 10 - 140 students
	Grade 11 - 139 students
	Grade 12 - 137 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	44 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	Oct. 30

School Notes:

As a college preparatory school, Mount Saint Joseph Academy prepares young women to realize their fullest potential. The Mount is imbued with a spirit of unity and reconciliation, the special charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Dedicated faculty are committed to a holistic education enriched by the values of the Catholic church. Within an environment that fosters excellence tempered by gentleness, individual students are recognized and valued. Academically challenging programs, which are teacher-directed and student-centered, ensure a well-rounded education with an emphasis on social responsibility. Committed to preparing women for leadership roles, Mount Saint Joseph Academy enables students to meet the moral and ethical challenges of an ever-changing society and a technological future. Trusting in the wisdom echoed by an early Constitution of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the mission asserts that "On the education of women largely depends the future of society."
Profile last updated: 09/25/2009

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Mount spikes Rams (Perkasie News-Herald)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 01:44:18 pm
FLOURTOWN – Sophomore Nici Bonacci had little varsity time this season for the Pennridge volleyball team, but with starting setter Carly Snider out of the lineup, Bonacci was placed into right into the rotation on Tuesday in the first round of District One Class AAA playoffs against Mount St. Joseph Academy. The team remained confident, but the nerves for the Rams got the best of them and the ...
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19031)	School Zip (19031)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	4,724 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	49%	22%
Population Average Age	44 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$65,700	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.8 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	55 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	78% / 22%	68% / 32%