About the School
- Good Shepherd Academy serves 131 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The student:teacher of Good Shepherd Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Academy?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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