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Gonzaga College High School

19 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001-0200 -

School Notes Overview:

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....

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School Overview:

	Gonzaga College High School
School Membership(s)	Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded	1821
County	District of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students	957 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	45%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 246 students
	Grade 10 - 246 students
	Grade 11 - 236 students
	Grade 12 - 229 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	69 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	33%
Number of AP Courses	24
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	171 days	174 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Dec. 10
Yearly Tuition Cost	$15,850
% on Financial Aid	30%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$5,500
Head of School	Rev. Vincent G. Conti, S.J.
Admissions Director	Mr. 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: 09/02/2009

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Attorney general hopeful Ken Cuccinelli stepped offstage last week after a particularly heated debate with rival Stephen C. Shannon and quipped that people never would believe they are friends. They do get along and in some respects have moved in similar circles. Both attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. Both attended the University of Virginia, though years apart.
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (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	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.1 persons
Median Household Income	$25,095	$47,150
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4 rooms	4.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	63 years old	61 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	30% / 70%	44% / 56%