La Purisima School
School Notes Overview:
As Christian educators, inspired by the vision of the Kingdom, we believe that it is our responsibility, in cooperation with the parents, the primary educators of their children, to build a Catholic community of unique and valued persons and to facilitate responsible life-long learning. At La Purisima School we are dedicated to providing for the spiritual, moral and academic formation of our students. We will strive to help our children become confident and creative builders of the future. In collaboration with the parents, the primary educators of their children, we commit to instruct our students in an atmosphere of cooperation that respects individual differences and cultural traditions. Through a Catholic, value-centered educational program that is stimulating and challenging, we endeavor to teach processes that enable our students to meet the demands of the present while preparing them for the challenges of the future....
School Overview:
La Purisima School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Orange County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 307 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 46% | 40% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 48 students | ||
| Kind - 33 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 28 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- As Christian educators, inspired by the vision of the Kingdom, we believe that it is our responsibility, in cooperation with the parents, the primary educators of their children, to build a Catholic community of unique and valued persons and to facilitate responsible life-long learning. At La Purisima School we are dedicated to providing for the spiritual, moral and academic formation of our students. We will strive to help our children become confident and creative builders of the future. In collaboration with the parents, the primary educators of their children, we commit to instruct our students in an atmosphere of cooperation that respects individual differences and cultural traditions. Through a Catholic, value-centered educational program that is stimulating and challenging, we endeavor to teach processes that enable our students to meet the demands of the present while preparing them for the challenges of the future.
- Profile last updated: 03/09/2007
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- Sister of the Company of Mary celebrates Golden Jubilee (The Temecula Valley News)
posted on June 16, 2009 at 07:28:40 pm
Sister Henrietta Ruvalcaba, ODN celebrated her Golden Jubilee (50 years of religious life) on Tuesday, June 9, at Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac School in Temecula. Sister Henrietta was born in Mexico but has spent most of her life in California. She made her First Profession of Religious Vows in Douglas, AZ, in 1958. Her ministry has been in the field of Catholic education. Over the years, she has ... - 19 Orange County Catholic schools compete in academic decathlon (Rancho Santa Margarita News)
posted on March 8, 2009 at 07:06:07 pm
Check out photos from the event at Santa Margarita Catholic High School.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (92869) | School Zip (92869) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 37,900 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 43% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.2 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $74,117 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 32 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (92869) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 80% / 20% | 55% / 45% |
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- Montessori Of Orange Hills - 6 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- International Christian Montessori Academy - 81 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- The Creek - 92 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
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- Oakridge Private School - 255 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
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