Cardinal Maida Academy
School Notes Overview:
The Cardinal Maida Academy provides positive, spiritual and educational guidance for our students by bringing together traditional and innovative teaching models, the use of technological resources and dedicated, faith-filled, caring faculty and staff. We envision each student having a foundation of morals and values necessary to make a difference as they progress through life. Cardinal Maida Academy is a Christ-centered regional Catholic elementary school. Our foundation of Christian values and high academic achievement is the core to our long standing tradition of excellence. We strive to educate our students through a variety of teaching styles and academic programs to meet the needs of each individual child. Cardinal Maida Academy, founded in 1922, is dedicated to develop our students’ Catholic faith through our religious curriculum and daily prayer. It is our mission to honor our past and value its lessons to create a vibrant future. Philosophy Cardinal Maida Academy honors our past, present and future students by maintaining a climate of high moral, spiritual and academic expectations. A partnership must exist between our parents, pastors and school which exemplify a Christ-centered partnership for the success of our children. ...
School Overview:
Cardinal Maida Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | Other special emphasis association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 5 | |
| County | Westmoreland County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 29 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 12 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 17 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 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:
- The Cardinal Maida Academy provides positive, spiritual and educational guidance for our students by bringing together traditional and innovative teaching models, the use of technological resources and dedicated, faith-filled, caring faculty and staff. We envision each student having a foundation of morals and values necessary to make a difference as they progress through life. Cardinal Maida Academy is a Christ-centered regional Catholic elementary school. Our foundation of Christian values and high academic achievement is the core to our long standing tradition of excellence. We strive to educate our students through a variety of teaching styles and academic programs to meet the needs of each individual child. Cardinal Maida Academy, founded in 1922, is dedicated to develop our students’ Catholic faith through our religious curriculum and daily prayer. It is our mission to honor our past and value its lessons to create a vibrant future. Philosophy Cardinal Maida Academy honors our past, present and future students by maintaining a climate of high moral, spiritual and academic expectations. A partnership must exist between our parents, pastors and school which exemplify a Christ-centered partnership for the success of our children.
- Profile last updated: 02/02/2009
In the News:
- Kiski board will consider academy students playing on sports teams (Valley News Dispatch)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 02:01:57 pm
The athletic committee, after reviewing reports, sends the sports issue to the full board. - Valley Laurels & Lances (Valley News Dispatch)
posted on September 25, 2009 at 04:01:21 am
Laurel: To political fortitude. - Cardinal Maida parents ask Kiski to open door (Valley News Dispatch)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 09:01:31 am
Parents of Cardinal Maida Academy students are asking the Kiski Area School Board to allow their children to participate in the district's extracurricular activities. - Today's PTAs: Beyond cupcakes (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 04:03:11 am
Parent-teacher school groups have evolved significantly from their simple room-mother image of yesteryear. For some, serving the school is almost a full-time job. - Kiski Area begins search for new high school principal (Valley News Dispatch)
posted on September 4, 2009 at 01:01:11 pm
Walter McClarnon, who took a job in Penn Hills, claimed earlier that he was mistreated because of a whistleblower case.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (15690) | School Zip (15690) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 9,521 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 18% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $28,899 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 51 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 72% / 28% | 68% / 32% |
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- St. Mary Academy - 108 students - 8.1 mi. away - view location
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