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Visitation Catholic School

3306 South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98409-0984 -

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. ...

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School Overview:

	Visitation Catholic School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
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) School Avg.
% Students of Color	52%	21%
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) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	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	None / 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%
Head of School	Sheila Harrison
Admissions Director	Thom Ryng
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Basketball	Crew
	Cross Country	Track and Field
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	9
	Extracurriculars
	advanced band	after-school arts program
	beginning band	chess club
	choir	dramatic and musical productions
	math club	student council
	yearbook

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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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (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 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$32,132	$49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.4 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	45 years old	38 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (98409) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	42% / 58%	62% / 38%