At Good Shepherd Catholic School, our mission is to provide all students with a high quality Catholic education that maximizes student success in a safe and supportive environment.
Good Shepherd Catholic School will assist each student in achieving their full potential by involving the cooperation and commitment of the teachers, parents and children.
Good Shepherd Catholic School students develop Christian values and academic skills which will enable them to become competitive and productive citizens.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 |
| Year Founded | 1954 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 182 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 76% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 48% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | $4920 for 1 child $8760 for 2 children $12100 for 3 children |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Debra Lendl |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Football, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Football, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Choirs, Drama Club, National Junior Honor Society, Robotics, Student Council Choirs, Drama Club, Robotics, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Garland Christian Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is First Umc Day School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Umc Day School (0.4 miles away)
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GarlandFirst Umc Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)801 W Avenue B
Garland, TX, 75040
(972)494-3096Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)0.4 mi | 9 students | Gr. PK-K -
GarlandMiller Rd Baptist Academy/abc Christian Preschool
(Baptist)2004 16th St
Garland, TX, 75041
(972)278-2146(Baptist)1.3 mi | 12 students | Gr. K-4 -
GarlandGarland Christian Academy
(Baptist)1516 Lavon Drive
Garland, TX, 75040
(972)487-0043(Baptist)1.6 mi | 314 students | Gr. PK-12 -
GarlandMount Hebron Christian Academy
(Baptist)901 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX, 75040
(972)272-8095(Baptist)1.6 mi | 17 students | Gr. KG-2 -
GarlandBrighter Horizons Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)3145 Medical Plaza Dr
Garland, TX, 75044
(972)675-2062Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)2.6 mi | 710 students | Gr. PK-12
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