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Catholic High School

4810 Bradford Drive Nw, Huntsville, AL, 35805-0358 -

School Notes Overview:

Established in 1996, Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school for students in grades 9-12. Catholic High School is the only Catholic parochial high school in the greater Huntsville area. The school functions under the sponsorship of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. The school is a member in good standing of the National Catholic Educational Association, with accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The mission of Catholic High School is to serve the families of our Catholic parishes and the wider community by providing a Catholic education in a caring environment that stresses academic excellence. Catholic High School is committed to developing the total person in body, mind, and spirit. We pledge to teach the message of the Gospel and the Tradition, to form a school community of faith, to provide experiences of liturgy and prayer, and to guide students to loving service. We will encourage, challenge, and support each student to learn enthusiastically, to lead honorably, and to live responsibly in our world....

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School Overview:

	Catholic High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Madison County, AL
Student Body
Total Students	234 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	35%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 80 students
	Grade 10 - 72 students
	Grade 11 - 42 students
	Grade 12 - 40 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	20 teachers
	This School	(AL) 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:

Established in 1996, Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school for students in grades 9-12. Catholic High School is the only Catholic parochial high school in the greater Huntsville area. The school functions under the sponsorship of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. The school is a member in good standing of the National Catholic Educational Association, with accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The mission of Catholic High School is to serve the families of our Catholic parishes and the wider community by providing a Catholic education in a caring environment that stresses academic excellence. Catholic High School is committed to developing the total person in body, mind, and spirit. We pledge to teach the message of the Gospel and the Tradition, to form a school community of faith, to provide experiences of liturgy and prayer, and to guide students to loving service. We will encourage, challenge, and support each student to learn enthusiastically, to lead honorably, and to live responsibly in our world.
Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

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posted on October 14, 2009 at 03:05:55 am
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posted on October 1, 2009 at 03:19:58 pm
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School News (The Tuscaloosa News)
posted on September 29, 2009 at 08:37:06 am
Tuscaloosa Academy On Sept. 25 Tuscaloosa Academy welcomed 19 exchange students from Austria. They will be in the U.S. until Saturday. During that time, they haved stayed with host families and partipate in a number of planned activities, including a day trip to Huntsville and a multi-day trip to New Orleans. n

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (35805)	School Zip (35805)	(AL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	21,096 people	4,453,863 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	16%	19%
Population Average Age	33 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$22,370	$37,765
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.4 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	42 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	36% / 64%	66% / 34%