Gonzaga College High School
19 Eye Street Nw, Washington, DC, 20001-0200 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (202)336-7100
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Gonzaga College High School is a Catholic College Preparatory School for boys operated by the Society of Jesus and its colleagues under the governance of an independent Board of Trustees. Drawing its inspiration from the spiritual vision of St. Ignatius Loyola and the apostolic and educational tradition of the Jesuits, Gonzaga offers a values-oriented and academically challenging curriculum to young men of diverse backgrounds from the all over the Washington metropolitan area. Gonzaga views its urban setting in the heart of the nation’s capital as a significant advantage in fulfilling its goals, allowing its students to interact with the larger Washington community and to learn leadership skills and civic responsibility as part of their overall development. Moreover, Gonzaga strives to create a dynamic and caring learning environment which it unites with its academic, extra-curricular, and athletic programs, to help form Men with and for Others, that is, graduates who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. ...read more  

School Overview:
Gonzaga College High School
School Level High school
School Membership(s) Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1821
County District of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students 934 students
Student Body Type All-boys
This School ( DC ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 22% 49%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 239 students
Grade 10 - 233 students
Grade 11 - 228 students
Grade 12 - 234 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers n/a
Number of AP Courses 24
This School ( DC ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio n/a *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 165 days 172 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 10
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,850
% on Financial Aid 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,500
Headmaster Michael Pakenham
Admissions Director Andrew Battaile
 
School Notes:
  • Gonzaga College High School is a Catholic College Preparatory School for boys operated by the Society of Jesus and its colleagues under the governance of an independent Board of Trustees. Drawing its inspiration from the spiritual vision of St. Ignatius Loyola and the apostolic and educational tradition of the Jesuits, Gonzaga offers a values-oriented and academically challenging curriculum to young men of diverse backgrounds from the all over the Washington metropolitan area. Gonzaga views its urban setting in the heart of the nation’s capital as a significant advantage in fulfilling its goals, allowing its students to interact with the larger Washington community and to learn leadership skills and civic responsibility as part of their overall development. Moreover, Gonzaga strives to create a dynamic and caring learning environment which it unites with its academic, extra-curricular, and athletic programs, to help form Men with and for Others, that is, graduates who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice.
  • Profile last updated: 03/10/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 20001 )
School Zip ( 20001 ) ( DC ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 33,550 people 572,059 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 22% 50%
Population Average Age 31 years old 34.6 years old
Average Household Size 2.4 persons 2.1 persons
Median Household Income $25,095 $48,171
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4 rooms 4.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 62 years old 61 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 30% / 70% 45% / 55%
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