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St John Lutheran School

2580 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA, 17402-0174 -

School Notes Overview:

St. John Lutheran offers a high-quality, traditional academic education in a caring Christian environment. The staff includes several teachers with 20+ years of experience in the Lutheran School system. The facilities include a full-size gymnasium, up-to-date computer laboratory, hot-lunch cafeteria, and spacious outside playgrounds. Before and After-school programs and a summer program are also offered. ...

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School Overview:

	St John Lutheran School
School Membership(s)	Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded	1874
County	York County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	123 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	18%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 53 students
	Kind - 24 students
	Grade 1 - 11 students
	Grade 2 - 7 students
	Grade 3 - 8 students
	Grade 4 - 7 students
	Grade 5 - 5 students
	Grade 6 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	11%
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:30	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	181 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$3,700
Tuition Notes	Tuition shown is for 5 full days. Other lower cost options are available for preschool grades.
% on Financial Aid	15%
Head of School	Timothy Gabbert
Sport
Total Sports Offered	3
	Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	2
	Extracurriculars
	Handbell Choir	Student choir

School Notes:

St. John Lutheran School is the longest-serving Christian school in the York area. The school opened its doors on September 1, 1874 and has been operating continuously ever since - 134 years!
We promote Christian values through: Hiring teachers who promote and exhibit acceptable Christian behavior, Daily prayers in the classrooms, Weekly chapel services.
Our teacher requirements include: Certification or significant progress toward certification in Early Chilhood Education for Preschool, Bachelors degree in Elementary Education or equivalent certification with 4-year degree for grades Kindergarten through 6.
Computer curriculum is based upon a contract with the University of Richmond: Age appropriate curriculum starting at Kindergarten, Students use MS Office progams such as Word and PowerPoint starting in 1st Grade, Computer skills are integrated into the entire elementary academic curriculum for use in reports and presentations.
Our students' above-average standardized test scores show the results. We utilize the Stanford Achievement Test, which is recognized nationwide as the standard for student evaluation, to ensure that our program provides the high-quality education our families expect.
Other features include: Before-school and After-school care programs (additional cost), Summer program offered at a reasonable cost, Student body that represents more than 40 congregations in the York area, Tuition assistance program for qualifying families, A very active Parent-Teacher League (PTL) that sponsors many great events such as movie nights, ice cream socials, field trips, and festivals.
Profile last updated: 12/03/2008

In the News:

Mount Wolf business gives away $20K for 50th birthday (The York Dispatch)
posted on October 2, 2009 at 03:23:53 pm
Some approach their 50th birthdays expecting gifts, but as Dietz-Nauman Inc. entered its sixth decade of business in York County, it went in another direction.
York mom says goodbye to sailor son (York News-Times)
posted on July 4, 2009 at 06:36:04 am
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posted on June 3, 2009 at 11:36:48 am
The No. 1 ranking among Western New York's middle schools has resembled a revolving door in recent years. Williamsville's Transit Middle School finished first in 2006. Buffalo's City Honors School pushed into the top spot in 2007. And Williamsville's Casey Middle School rotated to the front in 2008.
Top middle schools: 17. St. John Lutheran (BizJournals)
posted on June 3, 2009 at 08:15:18 am
School name: St. John Lutheran School.
EDUCATION: Stella Niagara ranks high (Niagara Gazette)
posted on June 3, 2009 at 03:52:41 am
Private institute tops county middle school list.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (17402)	School Zip (17402)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	43,232 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	32%	22%
Population Average Age	41 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$48,584	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.1 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	74% / 26%	68% / 32%