Northwest Catholic High School
School Notes Overview:
Northwest Catholic High School is a coeducational, college preparatory school whose mission is to foster in young people a faith that gives meaning and direction to life, to challenge and guide them in the pursuit of academic excellence, and to instill within them a spirit of service to God and others. We are a school committed to academic excellence, personal attention, and development of faith and moral values....
School Overview:
Northwest Catholic High School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | ||
| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1961 | ||
| County | Hartford County, CT | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 641 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 25% | 22% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 171 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 170 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 140 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 160 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 71% | ||
| Average Class Size | 18 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 14 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal | ||
This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | Margaret Williamson | ||
| Admissions Director | Nancy S. Bannon | ||
| Admissions Associate | Cindy Fusco, Maryann Lacouture | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 17 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Diving | Field Hockey | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Winter Track | |||
School Notes:
- Northwest Catholic High School is a coeducational, college preparatory school whose mission is to foster in young people a faith that gives meaning and direction to life, to challenge and guide them in the pursuit of academic excellence, and to instill within them a spirit of service to God and others. We are a school committed to Academic excellence, Personal attention, and Development of faith and moral values.
- Profile last updated: 09/03/2009
In the News:
- Southington man to appear on 'Millionaire' today (The New Britain Herald)
posted on January 18, 2010 at 08:16:57 am
SOUTHINGTON — When Matt Velazquez visited his grandmother in New York last summer, he had no idea that he would soon be on a game show with a chance to win up to one million dollars. - Bloomfield Trio Leads No. 1 Northwest Girls (Hartford Courant)
posted on January 6, 2010 at 01:41:58 pm
Jenniqua Bailey and Ally Mullings first met in kindergarten at Laurel Elementary School in Bloomfield, and bonded immediately. - Final: Northwest Catholic 24, Ansonia 0 Pictures (Hartford Courant)
posted on December 2, 2009 at 02:11:18 am
WEST HARTFORD -- Ras Morgan returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and scored on a 22-yard run as No. 1 Northwest Catholic defeated No. 4 Ansonia 24-0 in a Class S semifinal game at Northwest Catholic High School. - Teen-Dating Violence Addressed By Hartford Area Students In Awareness Programs (FOX 61 Hartford)
posted on October 3, 2009 at 08:18:01 pm
The advocates had gathered to spotlight a growing incidence of violence in teen-dating relationships, but the high school students in the room weren't waiting for a special campaign to bring a message of respect and self-esteem to their peers. - Herr wins AJGA Northeast Open in sudden-death (The News-Times)
posted on August 21, 2009 at 12:35:09 am
DANBURY -- Zachary Herr's demeanor never changed a bit during the roller-coaster final round of the American Junior Golf Association's Northeast Open at Richter Park Golf Course on Thursday.Not when he was ahead by four strokes with six holes left to play.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06117) | School Zip (06117) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 17,553 people | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 69% | 41% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $78,114 | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.2 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 52 years old | 48 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 86% / 14% | 64% / 36% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Webb School At Bloomfield - 39 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- Hebrew High School Of New England - 74 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Gray Lodge School - 22 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
- Avon Old Farms School - 396 students - 4.5 mi. away - view location
- The Loomis Chaffee School - n/a - 6.3 mi. away - view location
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