Duchesne Academy
School Notes Overview:
Duchesne Academy is a Catholic independent Pre K – 12 all girl school. It is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools and as such is committed to educate students to a personal and active faith in God; a deep respect for intellectual values; a social awareness which impels to action; the building of community as a Christian value; and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. Each student is helped to develop a positive self-image, the self-confidence to be a leader, and an acceptance and tolerance of others-talents particularly appropriate in our multicultural society. Our commitment at Duchesne is to educate the whole person. Therefore, we educate to faith, to intellectual values, to social awareness, to the building of community as a Christian value, and to personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom....
School Overview:
Duchesne Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1960 | ||
| County | Harris County, TX | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 700 students | ||
| Student Body Type | All-girls | ||
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 25% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 32 students | |||
| Kind - 40 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 62 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 43 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 55 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 66 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 68 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 62 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 67 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 92 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 16 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1860 | ||
| Average ACT score | 27 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal | ||
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(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 177 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Pre-K $13060 K-4 $14300 5-8 $15825 9-12 $17340 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 14% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $11,575 | ||
| Head of School | Sr. Jan Dunn | ||
| Admissions Director | Beth Speck | ||
| Admissions Associate | Ann Lohmann | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Dance | Field Hockey | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Volley Ball | ||
School Notes:
- Duchesne Academy is a Catholic independent Pre K – 12 all girl school. It is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools and as such is committed to educate students to a personal and active faith in God; a deep respect for intellectual values; a social awareness which impels to action; the building of community as a Christian value; and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. Each student is helped to develop a positive self-image, the self-confidence to be a leader, and an acceptance and tolerance of others-talents particularly appropriate in our multicultural society. Our commitment at Duchesne is to educate the whole person. Therefore, we educate to faith, to intellectual values, to social awareness, to the building of community as a Christian value, and to personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
- Profile last updated: 09/16/2009
In the News:
- High school notes: Dulles girls take tennis titles (Houston Chronicle)
posted on April 17, 2009 at 05:12:29 am
Dulles claimed the singles and doubles titles at the District 23-5A tennis tournament last week to edge Clements for the girls spring championship. The Vikings won with 18 1/2 points, 2 1/2 more than the Rangers.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (77024) | School Zip (77024) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 32,746 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 71% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 44 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $82,620 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.7 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 39 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 72% / 28% | 59% / 41% |
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