The Pegasus School
School Notes Overview:
The Pegasus School is an independent coeducational day school for bright and gifted students. We offer a rigorous curriculum that encourages independence, curiosity, and a life long love of learning. Our mission is to "build wings where bright minds can soar."...
School Overview:
The Pegasus School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | ||
| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools National Association for the Education of Young Children State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery School - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1984 | ||
| County | Orange County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 555 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 25% | 40% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Nursery - 15 students | |||
| Pre-K - 36 students | |||
| Kind - 54 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 60 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 18 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 181 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,292 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 7% | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Jacqueline Smethurst | ||
| Admissions Director | Nancy Conklin | ||
| Admissions Associate | Noelle Becker | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Football | ||
| Soccer | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Chess | Mandarin | ||
| Sign language | Tae Kwon Do | ||
| art | drama club | ||
| running club | |||
School Notes:
- Mission Statement: building wings so bright minds can soar
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- She catered to her students (Huntington Beach Independent)
posted on April 25, 2009 at 12:10:48 pm
Pegasus School founder Laura Hathaway, who 25 years ago turned her vision of a school that challenged even the brightest students into a reality, died at her home Sunday. She was 67. - She catered to her students (Daily Pilot)
posted on April 24, 2009 at 09:57:50 pm
Pegasus School founder Laura Hathaway, who 25 years ago turned her vision of a school that challenged even the brightest students into a reality, died at her home Sunday. She was 67. - 500 attend memorial for founder of local private school (Orange County Register)
posted on March 12, 2009 at 04:53:08 pm
Laura Hathaway, who opened Pegasus School in 1984, died of cancer Sunday.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (92646) | School Zip (92646) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 56,501 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 47% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $69,638 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.9 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (92646) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 76% / 24% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Huntington Christian School - 466 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Prince Of Peace Lutheran School - 199 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Shoreline Christian School - 496 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Kline School - 69 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Fountain Valley Montessori Center - 170 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
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