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National Cathedral School

Mount Saint Albans, Washington, DC, 20016-0200 -

School Notes Overview:

Since 1900, National Cathedral School has dedicated itself to preparing young women for the intellectual, ethical, and emotional challenges of life. In a complex, changing world, we must continue to combine our respect for tradition with our commitment to innovation. We believe academic excellence should be consistently pursued and academic effort constantly valued. We expect our students to acquire a basic core of knowledge, to master skills, and to practice critical thinking. As we encourage every girl to develop her individual interests, talents, and creativity, we strive to instill in our students a lifelong love of learning. As a school for girls, NCS provides outstanding academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities that foster healthy independence, confidence, and leadership in young women. A cathedral school provides an ideal environment in which to develop integrity, respect, and responsibility. Our religious tradition affirms the worth of each individual and encourages us to engage respectfully with one another, ever mindful that we are all children of God....

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School Overview:

	National Cathedral School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Coalition of Girls' Schools National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Episcopal
Grades Offered	Grades 4 - 12
County	District Of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students	583 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	21%	61%
Students by Grade
	Grade 4 - 47 students
	Grade 5 - 48 students
	Grade 6 - 54 students
	Grade 7 - 62 students
	Grade 8 - 66 students
	Grade 9 - 78 students
	Grade 10 - 76 students
	Grade 11 - 75 students
	Grade 12 - 77 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	104 teachers
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	164 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Since 1900, National Cathedral School has dedicated itself to preparing young women for the intellectual, ethical, and emotional challenges of life. In a complex, changing world, we must continue to combine our respect for tradition with our commitment to innovation. We believe academic excellence should be consistently pursued and academic effort constantly valued. We expect our students to acquire a basic core of knowledge, to master skills, and to practice critical thinking. As we encourage every girl to develop her individual interests, talents, and creativity, we strive to instill in our students a lifelong love of learning. As a school for girls, NCS provides outstanding academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities that foster healthy independence, confidence, and leadership in young women. A cathedral school provides an ideal environment in which to develop integrity, respect, and responsibility. Our religious tradition affirms the worth of each individual and encourages us to engage respectfully with one another, ever mindful that we are all children of God.
Profile last updated: 02/03/2007

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About This Zipcode (20016)	School Zip (20016)	(DC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,374 people	572,059 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	81%	50%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.0 persons	2.1 persons
Median Household Income	$80,651	$47,150
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	4.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	59 years old	61 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	62% / 38%	44% / 56%