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St John The Baptist Catholic School

2304 Church Street, Johnsburg, IL, 60050-0600 -

School Notes Overview:

St. John the Baptist Catholic School has been a vibrant part of the community since 1843. Established as the first Catholic school in McHenry County, St. John is a school rich in history. At St. John we uphold and teach in the Catholic tradition focusing on Gospel values, building community and rendering service. At St. John the Baptist School our focus is offering a quality Catholic education with a strong emphasis on core subjects: Religion, Reading, English, Phonics, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The child's circle of education is completed with stimulating physical education, art appreciation and music programs. Children must be encouraged and nurtured to fully realize their potential as valued young members of our society. Our curriculum is designed to offer challenging material presented in a variety of individualized and creative ways. With average class sizes below those found in larger schools, closer attention to your child's needs can be achieved. The use of small and large group settings combine to give your child the opportuity to be challenged, grow and accomplish goals....

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School Overview:

	St John The Baptist Catholic School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	McHenry County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	205 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	3%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 44 students
	Kind - 22 students
	Grade 1 - 21 students
	Grade 2 - 13 students
	Grade 3 - 11 students
	Grade 4 - 18 students
	Grade 5 - 26 students
	Grade 6 - 12 students
	Grade 7 - 18 students
	Grade 8 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

St. John the Baptist Catholic School has been a vibrant part of the community since 1843. Established as the first Catholic school in McHenry County, St. John is a school rich in history. At St. John we uphold and teach in the Catholic tradition focusing on Gospel values, building community and rendering service. At St. John the Baptist School our focus is offering a quality Catholic education with a strong emphasis on core subjects: Religion, Reading, English, Phonics, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The child's circle of education is completed with stimulating physical education, art appreciation and music programs. Children must be encouraged and nurtured to fully realize their potential as valued young members of our society. Our curriculum is designed to offer challenging material presented in a variety of individualized and creative ways. With average class sizes below those found in larger schools, closer attention to your child's needs can be achieved. The use of small and large group settings combine to give your child the opportuity to be challenged, grow and accomplish goals.
Profile last updated: 01/22/2009

In the News:

Students learn a powerful lesson (Northwest Herald)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 07:35:45 am
JOHNSBURG – Students at St. John the Baptist Catholic School probably will think twice the next time they screw in a light bulb.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60050)	School Zip (60050)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	47,813 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	26%	24%
Population Average Age	35 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$59,121	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	83% / 17%	61% / 39%