St. Joseph The Worker School
School Notes Overview:
The community of St. Joseph the Worker School strives to provide a quality Catholic education for students in preschool through eighth grade. We aim to develop in students Christ-centered values, academic success to the best of each person's ability, and a commitment to promote personal responsibility and accountability. During admissions, first priority will be given to the parents of children who are active, supporting, attending parish members with siblings attending St. Joseph the Worker Education Center. Second, to active, supporting, attending parish members with siblings attending the St. Joseph the Worker preschool/Pre-Kindergarten program. Third, to active supporting attending parish members with no siblings in the school based on the length of time a family has been registered and contributing to parish support and earliest date of application, i.e. first come-first served basis. If additional vacancies remain, other groups will be considered for admission in the following priority order. Fourth, to Catholics from other parishes with children in our school. Fifth, to Catholics from other parishes who have no children attending our school. Non-Catholics who would like to attend our school. Acceptance into Kindergarten is first dependent on the results of a development kindergarten screening and the age of the child....
School Overview:
St. Joseph The Worker School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association for the Education of Young Children Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Lehigh County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 528 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 4% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 92 students | ||
| Kind - 49 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 42 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:19 | * 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 community of St. Joseph the Worker School strives to provide a quality Catholic education for students in preschool through eighth grade. We aim to develop in students Christ-centered values, academic success to the best of each person's ability, and a commitment to promote personal responsibility and accountability. During admissions, first priority will be given to the parents of children who are active, supporting, attending parish members with siblings attending St. Joseph the Worker Education Center. Second, to active, supporting, attending parish members with siblings attending the St. Joseph the Worker preschool/Pre-Kindergarten program. Third, to active supporting attending parish members with no siblings in the school based on the length of time a family has been registered and contributing to parish support and earliest date of application, i.e. first come-first served basis. If additional vacancies remain, other groups will be considered for admission in the following priority order. Fourth, to Catholics from other parishes with children in our school. Fifth, to Catholics from other parishes who have no children attending our school. Non-Catholics who would like to attend our school. Acceptance into Kindergarten is first dependent on the results of a development kindergarten screening and the age of the child.
- Profile last updated: 12/06/2006
In the News:
- Harvest time at St. Joseph | VIDEO, PHOTOS (The Morning Call)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 01:46:06 pm
They stomped and roared, but it was all about the message. - Smiling Irish eyes, and Scottish, too (The Morning Call)
posted on March 15, 2009 at 10:17:18 am
IRISH EYES ARE SMILING
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (18069) | School Zip (18069) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,585 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 44% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $62,698 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.3 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 32 years old | 51 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (18069) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 93% / 7% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
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View all schools in: Orefield, Lehigh County, Zip 18069
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