Villa Joseph Marie High School
School Notes Overview:
Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Casimir, Villa Joseph Marie High School, a private Catholic college-preparatory school for young women, defines itself by the special charism of its foundress, Mother Maria Kaupas, and by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Modeling Mother Maria's belief in a life of faith, love, and service, the dedicated faculty encourages and celebrates the dignity, potential, and uniqueness of each student. A Villa graduate is a Christ-like woman committed to a life of faith and service, a lifelong learner, and an empowered global citizen....
School Overview:
Villa Joseph Marie High School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1932 | ||
| County | Bucks County, PA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 368 students | ||
| Student Body Type | All-girls | ||
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 25% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 84 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 89 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 90 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 105 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 13 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| AP Government | AP Environmental Science | ||
| AP American History | AP European History | ||
| AP Physics | AP Calculus | ||
| AP Literature | AP Psychology | ||
| AP Art | AP Biology | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (uniform required) |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Nov. 13 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,250 | ||
| Head of School | Mary T. Michel | ||
| Admissions Director | Maureen Cleary | ||
| Admissions Associate | Dana Kellogg Repash | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 12 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | ||
| Golf | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Winter Track | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 18 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art Club | Chorus | ||
| Community Service Corps | Concert Band | ||
| Darfur Awareness Club | French Club | ||
| Health Services Club | Italian Club | ||
| Jazz Band | Knitting Club | ||
| Latin Club | Newspaper | ||
| Liturgical Choir | Mathletes | ||
| Media Club | Mock Trial | ||
| Music Ensemble | National | ||
School Notes:
- Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Casimir, Villa Joseph Marie High School, a private Catholic college-preparatory school for young women, defines itself by the special charism of its foundress, Mother Maria Kaupas, and by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Modeling Mother Maria's belief in a life of faith, love, and service, the dedicated faculty encourages and celebrates the dignity, potential, and uniqueness of each student. A Villa graduate is a Christ-like woman committed to a life of faith and service, a lifelong learner, and an empowered global citizen.
- Profile last updated: 09/08/2009
In the News:
- EDUCATION BRIEFS (Bucks County Courier Times)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:15:43 pm
EDUCATION BRIEFS for November 8 - 'Wizard of Oz' showing this month (Bucks County Courier Times)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 10:01:03 am
Villa Joseph Marie High School will present the "Wizard of Oz" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Nov. 15. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students and children. - Devine steps down at VJM (Bucks County Courier Times)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 02:03:08 pm
Laura Devine has resigned as the head field hockey coach at Villa Joseph Marie. - CN Girls Soccer Notebook: Record doesn't tell the story for Watchung Hills (MyCentralJersey.com)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 10:10:42 pm
At first glance, the Watchung Hills High School girls soccer team's 0-2-1 record is less than impressive, especially from a team that's expected to be in the thick of things in the Skyland Conference Delaware East Division and in Somerset County.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (18966) | School Zip (18966) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 39,779 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 44% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $69,140 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.4 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 51 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 88% / 12% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- George School - 527 students - 3.5 mi. away - view location
- Middle Earth Academy - 50 students - 5.7 mi. away - view location
- Archbishop Wood High School - 1147 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
- Academy Of The New Church Secondary Schools - 225 students - 6.6 mi. away - view location
- Woodhaven School - 23 students - 6.6 mi. away - view location
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