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St Helena School

6101 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19120-0191 -

School Notes Overview:

St Helena School is a Catholic elementary school, located in Montgomery County, providing educational programs in Pre– K and Kindergarten through eighth grades to children with various intellectual abilities. Our school is deeply rooted in the legacy of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy. In the Mercy tradition, we proclaim our mission to be Beacons of Light and Hope through Service. We affirm the gospel values through our commitment to the teachings of Jesus and provide our students with the knowledge and tools to make just choices in life. Our tradition of academic excellence is due to the work of a dedicated faculty and administration, as well as an involved parent group. All work together to form a nurturing community for our students. In all subject areas, St. Helena School follows the curriculum guidelines established by the Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia....

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School Overview:

	St Helena School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Philadelphia County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	336 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	95%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 36 students
	Kind - 49 students
	Grade 1 - 37 students
	Grade 2 - 26 students
	Grade 3 - 25 students
	Grade 4 - 35 students
	Grade 5 - 34 students
	Grade 6 - 28 students
	Grade 7 - 35 students
	Grade 8 - 31 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:20	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

St Helena School is a Catholic elementary school, located in Montgomery County, providing educational programs in Pre– K and Kindergarten through eighth grades to children with various intellectual abilities. Our school is deeply rooted in the legacy of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy. In the Mercy tradition, we proclaim our mission to be Beacons of Light and Hope through Service. We affirm the gospel values through our commitment to the teachings of Jesus and provide our students with the knowledge and tools to make just choices in life. Our tradition of academic excellence is due to the work of a dedicated faculty and administration, as well as an involved parent group. All work together to form a nurturing community for our students. In all subject areas, St. Helena School follows the curriculum guidelines established by the Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Profile last updated: 02/19/2009

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For teacher, late father's poems unforgettable (Delaware County Times)
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PLYMOUTH MEETING — Patrick O'Shea had worked his way up in the ranks of the Penn Central Railroad to become a conductor in the early 1970s. Beyond his life at Conway Yard near Pittsburgh, he had his wife Carolyn and their two young sons. He liked to fish, his favorite season was fall and he loved to write poetry.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19120)	School Zip (19120)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	68,831 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	14%	22%
Population Average Age	29 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	3.1 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$31,588	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	64 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	68% / 32%