Kolbe Cathedral High School
School Notes Overview:
Kolbe Cathedral High School is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school in the Diocese of Bridgeport serving a multicultural, urban community. Members of the school community are expected to "Work hard and be nice." The school and family form a partnership to foster the development of young Christian men and women academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Successful completion of four years of Kolbe Cathedral produces an individual who exhibits caring for others in the spirit of Christianity, sharing of knowledge, skills and talents for the good of others, and a strength of character that dares to make a difference by living the Gospel message. Kolbe Cathedral offers a variety of extracurriculur activities for students. Students are encouraged to participate fully in those activities that interest them....
School Overview:
Kolbe Cathedral High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1963 | ||
| County | Fairfield County, CT | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 310 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 84% | 23% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 87 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 89 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 74 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 3 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| U.S. History | English Language/Comp | ||
| Calculus AB | |||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Khaki pants, button-down shirt and tie (boys), uniform skirt, KC zippered sweatshirt or v-necked sweater. List of approved colors applies.) |
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This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * 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 | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Oct. 17 / Mar. 13 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,950 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for '09-'10 is $6,950 | ||
| Admissions Director | Lisa Matson | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 7 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cheering | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
School Notes:
- Kolbe Cathedral High School is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school in the Diocese of Bridgeport serving a multicultural, urban community. Members of the school community are expected to "Work hard and be nice." The school and family form a partnership to foster the development of young Christian men and women academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Successful completion of four years of Kolbe Cathedral produces an individual who exhibits caring for others in the spirit of Christianity, sharing of knowledge, skills and talents for the good of others, and a strength of character that dares to make a difference by living the Gospel message. Students take classes in a 4 by 4 block schedule. One credit courses run the eighteen weeks of either the fall or spring semester and half credit courses run the nine weeks of a marking period or quarter of the year. The four daily classes are each 80 minutes long. Kolbe Cathedral offers a variety of extracurriculur activities for students. Students are encouraged to participate fully in those activities that interest them.
- Profile last updated: 09/24/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06604) | School Zip (06604) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 30,715 people | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 18% | 41% |
| Population Average Age | 30 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $31,344 | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.2 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 58 years old | 48 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (06604) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 34% / 66% | 64% / 36% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Bridgeport International Academy - 67 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- University School - 26 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
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- Notre Dame Catholic High School - 570 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
- St. Joseph High School - 848 students - 5.9 mi. away - view location
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