Visitation Catholic School
3306 South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98409-0984 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (253)474-6424
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School Notes Overview:

A tradition of academic excellence.
A caring Catholic community.

Visitation Catholic School was founded in 1925 to serve the educational and spiritual needs of south Tacoma and the surrounding communities. We serve students in Pre-Kindergarten through the eighth grade, regardless of ability to pay. ...read more  

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School Overview:
Visitation Catholic School
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1925
County Pierce County, WA
Student Body
Total Students 183 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( WA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 52% 19%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 29 students
Kind - 18 students
Grade 1 - 11 students
Grade 2 - 12 students
Grade 3 - 19 students
Grade 4 - 15 students
Grade 5 - 20 students
Grade 6 - 22 students
Grade 7 - 22 students
Grade 8 - 15 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 25%
Average Class Size 16
This School ( WA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 1:15
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Aug. 20 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,971
Tuition Notes Discounts for in-parish and multiple children. Tuition assistance available.
% on Financial Aid 42%
Acceptance Rate 92%
Headmaster Sheila Harrison
Admissions Director Thom Ryng
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 5

Sports
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 9

Extracurriculars
yearbookstudent council
math clubdramatic and musical productions
choirchess club
beginning bandafter-school arts program
advanced band 
 
School Notes:
  • Building on our 80-year tradition of excellence and achievement, our students live their faith and achieve high academic standards in an atmosphere of true respect.

    Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade
    Co-educational
    Before- and after-school care available
    Full- and half-day Pre-Kindergarten at two campuses
    Full-day Kindgergarten
    Safe, secure learning environment
    Small class sizes ensure personal attention
    Strong music program
    Community service
    Computers in every classroom
  • Profile last updated: 02/10/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 98409 )
School Zip ( 98409 ) ( WA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,988 people 5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 16% 29%
Population Average Age 30 years old 35.3 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $32,132 $48,499
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.4 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 44 years old 39 years old
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Zipcode (98409)



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% Owning / % Renting 42% / 58% 62% / 38%
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