Oakland Catholic High School

144 North Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-0152
Tel: (412)682-6633
Grades: 9 - 12 | 579 students
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Oakland Catholic High School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school for young women of diverse backgrounds. The Oakland Catholic community is committed to an environment that promotes spiritual formation, excellence in education, a wide range of activities and athletics, and service to others. Formed under the patronage of St. Joan of Arc, Oakland Catholic is dedicated to teaching young women to lead lives of faith, courage and commitment as they lay the foundation for their future as responsible and respected global leaders.

School Overview:
Oakland Catholic High School
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1989
Student Body
Total Students 579 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 15% (PA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Number of AP Courses 13 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus AB
Calculus BC English Literature
French Governent and Politics: United States
spanish United States History
World History
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $10,500
Tuition Notes $10,500 is the tuition for Catholic students. Non-Catholic tuition is $11,550.
% on Financial Aid 18%
Admissions Director Mrs. Colleen Donahue Gornick
Sports
Total Sports Offered 16 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Crew Cross Country
Diving Fencing
Field Hockey Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 23 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Band Book Store Club
Campus Ministry Chess Team
Color Guard Extraordinary Ministers
Film Club Forensics
Forte French Club
Italian Club Joan of Arc Society Scholars
Latin Club M.A.P.S.
Masque National Honor Society
Newspaper PA Junior Academy of Science
Prom Committee Spanish Club
Student Ambassadors Student Council
Yearbook

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