Washington Jesuit Academy
School Notes Overview:
The Washington Jesuit Academy is a Middle School (6th, 7th and 8th grades) for boys from low-income situations. The school offers full scholarships to these boys if they meet financial criteria. The school places heavy emphasis on academically challenging curriculum preparing for strong academic college-prep high schools. Our Mission is to educate academically talented adolescent boys from low-income families, regardless of religious denomination, providing for them a disciplined, rigorous learning environment. The Goal of the Education is to prepare these boys to become "men for others" who, having gained confidence spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically will be able to succeed in a college preparatory high school on their way to becoming leaders in their communities....
School Overview:
Washington Jesuit Academy |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 8 | |
| County | District of Columbia County, DC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 60 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(DC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 100% | 69% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 6 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 21 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers | |
This School |
(DC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 187 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | n/a | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- The Washington Jesuit Academy is a Middle School (6th, 7th and 8th grades) for boys from low-income situations. The school offers full scholarships to these boys if they meet financial criteria. The school places heavy emphasis on academically challenging curriculum preparing for strong academic college-prep high schools. Our Mission is to educate academically talented adolescent boys from low-income families, regardless of religious denomination, providing for them a disciplined, rigorous learning environment. The Goal of the Education is to prepare these boys to become "men for others" who, having gained confidence spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically will be able to succeed in a college preparatory high school on their way to becoming leaders in their communities.
- Profile last updated: 03/04/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (20017) | School Zip (20017) |
(DC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 19,170 people | 572,059 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 33% | 50% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.1 persons |
| Median Household Income | $43,824 | $47,150 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 4.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 57 years old | 61 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (20017) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 59% / 41% | 44% / 56% |
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