St. John's Upper
School Notes Overview:
St. John's is an independent, co-educational day school presenting a 13-year sequence of college preparatory training. A non-profit institution, it was founded in 1946 to provide the community with a school of exacting standards in the development of individual, spiritual, ethical, intellectual, social and physical growth. While the means to achieve that purpose may change, it remains the basic mission of the School. The School seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of personal fulfillment and contribution to society. In particular, it is dedicated to the enhancement and the expansion of future leadership for Houston and the country. The School offers talented, motivated and energetic students a genuine challenge for academic accomplishment and for development of a sense of self-worth and of personal responsibility. The School in turn holds itself responsible for providing that challenge. ...
School Overview:
St. John's Upper |
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| School Membership(s) | Other associations(s) for exceptional children | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Harris County, TX | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 6113 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 74% | 28% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 337 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 287 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 249 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 288 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 350 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 438 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 413 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 400 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 700 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 488 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 500 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 825 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 838 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 239 teachers | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:25 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 178 days | 177 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- St. John's is an independent, co-educational day school presenting a 13-year sequence of college preparatory training. A non-profit institution, it was founded in 1946 to provide the community with a school of exacting standards in the development of individual, spiritual, ethical, intellectual, social and physical growth. While the means to achieve that purpose may change, it remains the basic mission of the School. The School seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of personal fulfillment and contribution to society. In particular, it is dedicated to the enhancement and the expansion of future leadership for Houston and the country. The School offers talented, motivated and energetic students a genuine challenge for academic accomplishment and for development of a sense of self-worth and of personal responsibility. The School in turn holds itself responsible for providing that challenge.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (77019) | School Zip (77019) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 15,640 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 63% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.9 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.2 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 44 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (77019) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 42% / 58% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St. John's School - 1158 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- Avondale House - 40 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- St. Stephen's Episcopal School Houston - 202 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Presbyterian School - 478 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Beresford School - 39 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
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