Seton Catholic High School
School Notes Overview:
Rooted in the tradition and spirit of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Seton Catholic High School, a diocesan, grades 9-12 school, is dedicated to the education of young people in an environment that challenges them to recognize Christ within themselves and others. In our mission, we acknowledge that each of us is created in God’s image and has the ability to transform society in a positive manner by empowering individuals to achieve the highest degree of success in academics, leadership and service to God and community....
School Overview:
Seton Catholic High School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Luzerne County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 224 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 52 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 65 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * 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 |
School Notes:
- Rooted in the tradition and spirit of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Seton Catholic High School, a diocesan, grades 9-12 school, is dedicated to the education of young people in an environment that challenges them to recognize Christ within themselves and others. In our mission, we acknowledge that each of us is created in God’s image and has the ability to transform society in a positive manner by empowering individuals to achieve the highest degree of success in academics, leadership and service to God and community.
- Profile last updated: 01/19/2007
In the News:
- Diocese clarifies handling of porn case (Times Leader)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 12:27:40 pm
SCRANTON – In response to questions raised about the handling of the Rev. Robert Timchak’s arrest on charges of possessing child pornography, the Diocese of Scranton issued a revised statement Friday providing more details. - Diocese of Scranton priest faces child pornography charges (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 08:26:54 am
A Diocese of Scranton priest was charged Monday with 17 counts of child sexual abuse for allegedly having files of naked, underage boys on his computer. The Rev. Robert Timchak, 43, most recently of Milford, turned himself in to a Pike County district ju - Diocese of Scranton priest faces child pornography charges (The Citizens' Voice)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 08:22:38 am
A Diocese of Scranton priest was charged Monday with 17 counts of sexual child abuse for allegedly having files of naked, underage boys on his computer. - Catholic priest Timchak faces child pornography charges (Times Leader)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 05:58:50 am
The Rev. Robert Timchak turned himself in on Monday to face 19 criminal charges in connection with possessing child pornography. - Father Timchak charged with possession of child pornography (Times Leader)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 11:56:48 pm
The Rev. Robert Timchak, popularly known as "Father Bob," turned himself in to authorities in Pike County on 16 counts of child sexual abuse stemming from allegations of possession of child pornography.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (18640) | School Zip (18640) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 18,014 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 22% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 41 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $32,762 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.9 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 66 years old | 51 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (18640) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
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