Assumption Catholic School
Tel: (360)733-6133
- Assumption Catholic School enhances academic excellence in order to inspire students to reach their fullest potential.
- The parents are the primary educators of their children.
- Assumption Catholic School teachers work in partnership with parents to provide a caring atmosphere that prepares students for lives of service and respect for one another, their families, their school, their church, their community, and the global community.
- Teachers, along with the school community, foster personal and social development within a secure environment that promotes self-discipline and peaceful process.
- Based on Catholic values, teachers and parents work together to offer learning that will develop skills necessary to make decisions regarding spiritual relationship with God, respect for life, fostering of diversity, and life-long health and sense of well-being.
Quick Stats
- Grades: PK-8
- Students: 183 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,600
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / May. 1 / rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1913 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 183 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 22% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 30% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (School Uniform- Plaid, khakis, white and red shirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 15 / May. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,600 |
| Tuition Notes | Active parish families are eligible for a subsidized tution rate of $5,400 |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Daniel Anderson |
| Admissions Associate | Angie King |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Snowboarding, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingAlpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Snowboarding, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess club, Math Olympiad |
School Notes
- Assumption Catholic School students score significantly above local and state averages on standardized testing.
- Because of an increased emphasis on homework and the partnership with parents, Catholic school students develop more effective academic skills.
- Catholic Schools have an excellent success rate in educating minority students.
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