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Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School

301 Heffner Street, Minersville, PA, 17954 -

School Notes Overview:

In 1995 Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School was established through a cooperative effort of Holy Redeemer and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Schools. Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School serves student in Grades Pre-K through 8, providing a well-rounded education in all areas. All programs adhere to the policies of the Department of Education of the Allentown Diocese and the State of Pennsylvania. Good Shepherd School is accredited by the Middle States Accrediting commission on Elementary Schools. The Good Shepherd Family has been sent by Christ to teach and integrate Gospel values and the moral teachings of His Church into the whole life of each student. Good Shepherd Regional School strives to encourage students to reach for academic achievement, recognize parents for their sacrifices on behalf of their children's education, recognize parishes for their support, and acknowledge teachers, staff, and administrators for their loving dedication and professionalism. ...

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School Overview:

	Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Schuylkill County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	114 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	16%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 13 students
	Grade 1 - 9 students
	Grade 2 - 14 students
	Grade 3 - 13 students
	Grade 4 - 11 students
	Grade 5 - 13 students
	Grade 6 - 13 students
	Grade 7 - 16 students
	Grade 8 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* 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

School Notes:

In 1995 Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School was established through a cooperative effort of Holy Redeemer and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Schools. Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School serves student in Grades Pre-K through 8, providing a well-rounded education in all areas. All programs adhere to the policies of the Department of Education of the Allentown Diocese and the State of Pennsylvania. Good Shepherd School is accredited by the Middle States Accrediting commission on Elementary Schools. The Good Shepherd Family has been sent by Christ to teach and integrate Gospel values and the moral teachings of His Church into the whole life of each student. Good Shepherd Regional School strives to encourage students to reach for academic achievement, recognize parents for their sacrifices on behalf of their children's education, recognize parishes for their support, and acknowledge teachers, staff, and administrators for their loving dedication and professionalism.
Profile last updated: 03/04/2009

In the News:

Star-Spangled Banner a muse for sixth-graders (The Pottsville Republican & Herald)
posted on June 15, 2009 at 08:56:55 am
MINERSVILLE — A borough sixth-grader received 15 stars and 15 stripes Thursday morning.
2009 graduation marks end of Good Shepherd school (The Pottsville Republican & Herald)
posted on June 12, 2009 at 08:45:09 am
MINERSVILLE — It was both a happy and sad occasion Thursday evening during Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School’s graduation Mass in St. Matthew the Archangel Roman Catholic Church.
Good Shepherd 8th-grader’s parent blasts school’s ‘censorship’ of daughter’s commencement speech (The Pottsville Republican & Herald)
posted on June 11, 2009 at 03:26:15 pm
MINERSVILLE — When Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School student Spencer Nush began drafting her speech for today’s commencement ceremony, she looked to her ancestors.
Day praises past county patriots (The Pottsville Republican & Herald)
posted on June 1, 2009 at 07:27:47 am
MINERSVILLE — With re-enactors in period dress, the snap of snare drums and a wreath, Minersville Area Historical Society volunteers honored veterans of all wars early Saturday evening.
Students mark school’s end with day of games, fun food (The Pottsville Republican & Herald)
posted on May 31, 2009 at 08:28:06 am
MINERSVILLE — Although the school will close forever at the end of the school year, students and faculty at Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School had nothing but fun on their minds Friday.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (17954)	School Zip (17954)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	4,686 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	13%	22%
Population Average Age	41 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$28,864	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.2 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	68% / 32%