Providence Heights Alpha
School Notes Overview:
A private, Catholic, K-8 School, welcoming children of all faiths, located on the campus of the Sisters of Divine Providence; we enjoy facilities that include the Mother of Divine Providence Chapel, primary/ upper school science labs, a swimming pool, auditorium, lunchroom, gymnasium, and a newly renovated library. ...
School Overview:
Providence Heights Alpha |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1926 | ||
| County | Allegheny County, PA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 223 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 13% | 16% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 25 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 27 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 19 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 19 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 60% | ||
| Average Class Size | 15 | ||
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 181 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,400 | ||
| Head of School | Sr. Rochelle Holly CDP | ||
| Admissions Director | Patricia Kachmar | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 | ||
Sports |
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| Ballet | Basketball | ||
| Soccer | Track and Field | ||
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Altar Services | Brownies | ||
| Chess Club | City Music Center of Duquesne University | ||
| Cross Country | Dance | ||
| Fall/Spring Soccer | Forensics | ||
| Girl Scouts | Girls Volleyball | ||
| Girls/Boys Basketball | Intramurals Grades K-8 | ||
| Lab Ratz | Martial Arts | ||
| Musical Theatre | PA Junior Academy of Science | ||
| Robotics Club | School Band | ||
| Service Club | Simple Machines | ||
| Strings Ensemble | Student Council | ||
School Notes:
- • Student/teacher ratio 15: 1 • Diverse student body • Extensive extra curricular activities • Competitive sports programs & intramurals • Before and after-school daycare • Spanish, Chinese language
- Profile last updated: 03/05/2008
In the News:
- The Clarion News: General News: Obituaries (The Clarion News)
posted on July 7, 2009 at 11:48:00 am
CLARION – Ronald E. Cyphert, 74, of Clarion, died Thursday, July 2, 2008 , at Golden Living Center in Clarion.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (15101) | School Zip (15101) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,323 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 50% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $61,392 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.8 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 51 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (15101) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 84% / 16% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Upmc Passavant Children's House Ii - 30 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Tlc Child Development Center - 18 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Ccac North Child Development Center - 26 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- St. Alexis Elementary School - 352 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Western Pa Montessori School Inc - 96 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Allison Park, Allegheny County, Zip 15101
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