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St Joseph Parish School

11610 Atwood Road, Auburn, CA, 95603-0956 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Joseph Parish School is a Catholic parish school located in Auburn, California. We serve students from pre-school to grade 8. St. Joseph School, established in 1943, is an educational ministry of St. Joseph and St. Teresa Parishes of Auburn. The student population is a reflection of the rich ethnic and cultural diversity of the area which is enriched by the school's commitment to excellence in all areas. The mission of St. Joseph School is to provide for the education of the whole child within the Catholic Christian tradition. Our ministry is to provide a well-rounded curriculum in a caring, nurturing environment, which enables students to grow in love of God and neighbor. As reflected in our philosophy and school-wide goals, we strive to empower our students to live a Christian life, attain academic excellence and become responsible members of a global society and their Church as expressed through the traditions, teachings, philosophy and practices of the Roman Catholic Faith. St. Joseph School employs only credentialed teachers who have demonstrated a deep commitment to Catholic education and who are wonderful role models for our youth. Students become empowered to attain academic excellence. The staff and administration have chosen to structure the curriculum program to meet or exceed California State Standards and Diocesan High School Competencies in all academic areas. Homework, grading, and communication policies foster a special relationship between student, parent, and teacher. Methodologies used in the classroom recognize the varied learning styles, aptitudes, and interests of our students. Above all, our staff and administration provide a caring, nurturing environment that enables each student to grow in love of God, neighbor and self....

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School Overview:

	St Joseph Parish School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Placer County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	265 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	40%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 29 students
	Grade 1 - 30 students
	Grade 2 - 27 students
	Grade 3 - 30 students
	Grade 4 - 35 students
	Grade 5 - 35 students
	Grade 6 - 19 students
	Grade 7 - 28 students
	Grade 8 - 32 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:25	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	n/a	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

St. Joseph Parish School is a Catholic parish school located in Auburn, California. We serve students from pre-school to grade 8. St. Joseph School, established in 1943, is an educational ministry of St. Joseph and St. Teresa Parishes of Auburn. The student population is a reflection of the rich ethnic and cultural diversity of the area which is enriched by the school's commitment to excellence in all areas. The mission of St. Joseph School is to provide for the education of the whole child within the Catholic Christian tradition. Our ministry is to provide a well-rounded curriculum in a caring, nurturing environment, which enables students to grow in love of God and neighbor. As reflected in our philosophy and school-wide goals, we strive to empower our students to live a Christian life, attain academic excellence and become responsible members of a global society and their Church as expressed through the traditions, teachings, philosophy and practices of the Roman Catholic Faith. St. Joseph School employs only credentialed teachers who have demonstrated a deep commitment to Catholic education and who are wonderful role models for our youth. Students become empowered to attain academic excellence. The staff and administration have chosen to structure the curriculum program to meet or exceed California State Standards and Diocesan High School Competencies in all academic areas. Homework, grading, and communication policies foster a special relationship between student, parent, and teacher. Methodologies used in the classroom recognize the varied learning styles, aptitudes, and interests of our students. Above all, our staff and administration provide a caring, nurturing environment that enables each student to grow in love of God, neighbor and self.
Profile last updated: 02/02/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (95603)	School Zip (95603)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	24,941 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	34%	32%
Population Average Age	42 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$48,520	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	66% / 34%	55% / 45%