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Holy Cross Academy

12425 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL, 33183-0331 -

School Notes Overview:

At Holy Cross Academy, all subject matter is unified through its foundation in the truth, enlightened by the Catholic Faith. Students will learn to develop as rational beings: how to reason, think logically and make sound judgments in all aspects of life. They will also learn to develop as spiritual beings: how to make correct moral decisions, grow closer to God and develop a deeper love for the Faith and the Sacraments. It is essential for the Catholic family to grow in a Christian mentality and preserve its Catholic identity, and this is strengthened through participation in a truly Catholic Community. Such a community is being developed here at Holy Cross. It is an extension of the family joining those with common beliefs, tradition and goals. The curriculum emphasizes our Western and Christian heritage, covering all the major areas of the liberal arts, as well as other supplemental courses. Holy Cross Academy's vision is to instill an appreciation for the rich culture of the Catholic Church and expose students to elements of classic works....

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School Overview:

	Holy Cross Academy
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Miami-Dade County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	332 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	92%	28%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 10 students
	Kind - 21 students
	Grade 1 - 32 students
	Grade 2 - 17 students
	Grade 3 - 27 students
	Grade 4 - 28 students
	Grade 5 - 19 students
	Grade 6 - 33 students
	Grade 7 - 24 students
	Grade 8 - 26 students
	Grade 9 - 30 students
	Grade 10 - 21 students
	Grade 11 - 26 students
	Grade 12 - 18 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	32 teachers
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	177 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

At Holy Cross Academy, all subject matter is unified through its foundation in the truth, enlightened by the Catholic Faith. Students will learn to develop as rational beings: how to reason, think logically and make sound judgments in all aspects of life. They will also learn to develop as spiritual beings: how to make correct moral decisions, grow closer to God and develop a deeper love for the Faith and the Sacraments. It is essential for the Catholic family to grow in a Christian mentality and preserve its Catholic identity, and this is strengthened through participation in a truly Catholic Community. Such a community is being developed here at Holy Cross. It is an extension of the family joining those with common beliefs, tradition and goals. The curriculum emphasizes our Western and Christian heritage, covering all the major areas of the liberal arts, as well as other supplemental courses. Holy Cross Academy's vision is to instill an appreciation for the rich culture of the Catholic Church and expose students to elements of classic works.
Profile last updated: 01/22/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (33183)	School Zip (33183)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	35,422 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	36%	27%
Population Average Age	35 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	3.1 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$44,623	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.5 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	29 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	77% / 23%	66% / 34%