Queen Of Peace Cath Academy
School Notes Overview:
Queen of Peace Catholic Academy is a member of the Florida Catholic Conference & National Catholic Education Association. The campus is located in SW Gainesville on 27 beautifully landscaped acres which includes the elementary & middle school, church, sports field, basketball & tennis courts, a state of the art media center & gymnasium. In a loving & supportive environment, QPA strives toward superior academic excellence where the needs of the child are enveloped in developmentally appropriate practices. We provide an environment where each student can discover his or her own gifts & abilities in an atmosphere where ideas can be expressed, respected, & challenged. QPA's curriculum is a diverse program that is offered in a small class environment which enables us to strengthen & enrich our student's personal love of learning. We are proud to offer our students not only an excellent curriculum, but many enriching programs. Queen of Peace Catholic Academy is truly the school where "Faith and Education Unite!"...
School Overview:
Queen Of Peace Cath Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 2000 | ||
| County | Alachua County, FL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 365 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 40 students | |||
| Kind - 50 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 50 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 50 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 50 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 25 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 100% | ||
| Average Class Size | 25 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Please see school website for dress code.) |
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This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:25 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 172 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Please see school website for tuition cost. | ||
| Head of School | Principal,Sr. Nancy Elder, IHM | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Fencing | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Winter Track | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art | Art | ||
| Band | Chess Club | ||
| Chinese | Chinese Club | ||
| Choir | Drama | ||
| German | Newspaper Club | ||
| Science Club | Science Fair | ||
| Spanish | Sunshine Math | ||
School Notes:
- Queen Of Peace Catholic Academy scores in the top %10 in the Nation on the ITBS scores. Classes offered at the Academy are as follows: Chinese, Spanish, Art, Technology, Music, Music Appreciation, Band, Media, Physical Education and Advanced Math.
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (32607) | School Zip (32607) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,215 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 60% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 25 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $26,453 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 28 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (32607) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 36% / 64% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Rock School - 219 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Oak Hall School - 734 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Countryside Christian School - 123 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
- Christian Life Academy - 47 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
- Cornerstone Academy - 183 students - 5.2 mi. away - view location
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