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Portsmouth Catholic Regional School

2301 Oregon Avenue, Portsmouth, VA, 23701-0237 -

School Notes Overview:

Portsmouth Catholic Regional School exists as a part of the Church's educational mission to provide quality Catholic education, to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and to foster the growth of Christian values through the home, school, parish and community. This mission promotes the development of the whole child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, and physical, from Pre-K through Eighth Grade. We believe that each person has a right to develop his or her unique gifts in an educational center which recognizes the innate dignity and diversity of all persons in Christ. The philosophy of Portsmouth Catholic Regional School is to assist parents in the faith formation and development of their children by providing a diversified educational program, which recognizes and values the uniqueness of our students and strives for academic excellence. The teachings of Catholic doctrine and the integration of faith into everyday life are the core of our curriculum; creating a strong Christian community among students, parents and staff, where children are nurtured and challenged to achieve their full potential in the faith community; and encouraging the students and parents to become involved in the liturgies, sacraments, activities, and service projects offered by our parishes and school who serve our community locally and globally. ...

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School Overview:

	Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Portsmouth City County, VA
Student Body
Total Students	168 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	26%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 12 students
	Kind - 27 students
	Grade 1 - 14 students
	Grade 2 - 14 students
	Grade 3 - 21 students
	Grade 4 - 10 students
	Grade 5 - 17 students
	Grade 6 - 17 students
	Grade 7 - 24 students
	Grade 8 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:14	* 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
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Contact school for varying tuition rates based on parish affiliation, number of children and etc.
Head of School	Edward P. Williams
Admissions Director	Contact school's office

School Notes:

Portsmouth Catholic Regional School exists as a part of the Church's educational mission to provide quality Catholic education, to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and to foster the growth of Christian values through the home, school, parish and community. This mission promotes the development of the whole child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, and physical, from Pre-K through Eighth Grade. We believe that each person has a right to develop his or her unique gifts in an educational center which recognizes the innate dignity and diversity of all persons in Christ. The philosophy of Portsmouth Catholic Regional School is to assist parents in the faith formation and development of their children by providing a diversified educational program, which recognizes and values the uniqueness of our students and strives for academic excellence. The teachings of Catholic doctrine and the integration of faith into everyday life are the core of our curriculum; creating a strong Christian community among students, parents and staff, where children are nurtured and challenged to achieve their full potential in the faith community; and encouraging the students and parents to become involved in the liturgies, sacraments, activities, and service projects offered by our parishes and school who serve our community locally and globally.
Profile last updated: 01/16/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (23701)	School Zip (23701)	(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	27,298 people	7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	16%	26%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$36,188	$55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	48 years old	34 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (23701) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	65% / 35%	66% / 34%