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St. Bernard

401 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216-0152 -

School Notes Overview:

In order to assist families in the total education of their children and to carry on the traditions of the Catholic faith, Saint Bernard School is committed to academic excellence, to provide a safe and secure environment, to communicate the teachings of the Catholic Church,and to prepare students to function as responsible mature adults of the 21st century. The philosophy of Saint Bernard School is rooted in the fundamental Catholic principle of respect for life: that human origin is from God and human destiny is with Him. The purpose of our Catholic school is to help our youth grow in the knowledge and love of God and neighbor through learning about the world around them. We recognize the need for a strong academic program that helps children increase their ability to reach their fullest potential, and the importance of instilling a value system that equips them to make morally sound decisions. Saint Bernard School offers students the opportunity to interact in a Christian community, to build trusting relationships, and to witness through worship and service the Christian message as core to our Catholic heritage....

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School Overview:

	St. Bernard
School Membership(s)	The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
County	Allegheny County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	441 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	14%	16%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 28 students
	Grade 1 - 38 students
	Grade 2 - 63 students
	Grade 3 - 63 students
	Grade 4 - 60 students
	Grade 5 - 55 students
	Grade 6 - 49 students
	Grade 7 - 36 students
	Grade 8 - 49 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	26 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

In order to assist families in the total education of their children and to carry on the traditions of the Catholic faith, Saint Bernard School is committed to academic excellence, to provide a safe and secure environment, to communicate the teachings of the Catholic Church,and to prepare students to function as responsible mature adults of the 21st century. The philosophy of Saint Bernard School is rooted in the fundamental Catholic principle of respect for life: that human origin is from God and human destiny is with Him. The purpose of our Catholic school is to help our youth grow in the knowledge and love of God and neighbor through learning about the world around them. We recognize the need for a strong academic program that helps children increase their ability to reach their fullest potential, and the importance of instilling a value system that equips them to make morally sound decisions. Saint Bernard School offers students the opportunity to interact in a Christian community, to build trusting relationships, and to witness through worship and service the Christian message as core to our Catholic heritage.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (15216)	School Zip (15216)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	24,691 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	39%	22%
Population Average Age	38 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$39,526	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	63% / 37%	68% / 32%