Oakland Catholic High School
School Notes Overview:
Oakland Catholic High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women. Located in the educational heart of Pittsburgh, we serve an ethnically, socio-economically, and geographically diverse student population. To develop responsible, conscientious leaders, we create within the OC community a Christ-centered environment in which we encourage all young women to strive for academic excellence, individual awareness, and spiritual formation. The Oakland Catholic graduate will serve others as a Christian leader dedicated to social justice and prepared to meet the challenges of a technological and global society....
School Overview:
Oakland Catholic High School |
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| School Membership(s) | Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Allegheny County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 606 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-girls | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 169 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 153 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 137 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 147 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 20 | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * 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 |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,170 | |
| Tuition Notes | $8170 is the tuition for Catholic students. Non-Catholic tuition is $9200. | |
| Head of School | Dr. Maureen G. Marsteller | |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Mary Claire Kasunic | |
School Notes:
- Oakland Catholic High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women. Located in the educational heart of Pittsburgh, we serve an ethnically, socio-economically, and geographically diverse student population. To develop responsible, conscientious leaders, we create within the OC community a Christ-centered environment in which we encourage all young women to strive for academic excellence, individual awareness, and spiritual formation. The Oakland Catholic graduate will serve others as a Christian leader dedicated to social justice and prepared to meet the challenges of a technological and global society.
- Profile last updated: 10/02/2009
In the News:
- Odd contests reward with scholarship money (UPI)
posted on January 24, 2010 at 07:08:32 pm
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- High school students in Pennsylvania say they enter contests to showcase their offbeat talents and win scholarship money for college. - Gateway Middle School student selected to represent U.S. in summer cultural program (The Times Express)
posted on December 10, 2009 at 08:31:18 am
A 12-year-old Pitcairn resident is going to get the chance to speak on behalf of her country to people in the land down under this summer. read more » - High school choirs 'Celebrate America' for WQED (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 10:08:55 am
Sierra Hayes and 23 other members of the Pine-Richland High School Choir swapped jokes and shared nervous laughter near the props of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make Believe." - Pittsburgh's Catholic schools to close during G-20 summit (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on August 20, 2009 at 03:04:08 pm
The two full days of missed classes will be made up sometime during the school year. - City calendar 6/8/09 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
posted on June 8, 2009 at 04:27:16 am
OAKLAND: "Dharma For Difficult Times" is presented by Lama Tsering Everest at 8 p.m., Three Rivers Dharma Center, 201 S. Craig St., 724-265-3225.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (15213) | School Zip (15213) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 28,320 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 53% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 22 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.9 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $18,473 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.9 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 63 years old | 51 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (15213) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 27% / 73% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Central Catholic High School - 839 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Oakland School - 48 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- The University School - 22 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- The Neighborhood Academy - 88 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- North Catholic - 381 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
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