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St Bernard School

7360 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19136-0191 -

School Notes Overview:

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
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 8
County	Philadelphia County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	400 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	16%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 36 students
	Grade 2 - 41 students
	Grade 3 - 35 students
	Grade 4 - 23 students
	Grade 5 - 72 students
	Grade 6 - 46 students
	Grade 7 - 54 students
	Grade 8 - 93 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	17 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:18	* 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:

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: 02/19/2009

In the News:

Archdiocese to close another school (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
posted on March 6, 2009 at 04:31:14 pm
Declining enrollment is causing another Philadelphia Catholic elementary school to close. St. Bernard School in the Northeast will close in June.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19136)	School Zip (19136)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	40,080 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	15%	22%
Population Average Age	36 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$35,650	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	59 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	68% / 32%	68% / 32%