Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School
Tel:
(215) 886-0126
- Good Shepherd Catholic is a parochial elementary school for pre-K3 through 8th grade students, serving families in Abington and Upper Dublin Townships and surrounding communities. GSC is a school with a strong Catholic identity and an emphasis on developing a student's potential for learning within a supportive community that responds to the needs of others.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 176 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) MSA-CESS Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 176 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 23% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
| Average Class Size | 17 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | For Tuition and Enrollment Information, please view our school website, www.gscregional.org. |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Advancement Director |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Grades 6 - 8, GSC National Junior Honor Society, GSC Student Public Speaking / Debate Program - Grades 5 - 8 Arts and Music Programs: Grades PreK - 8, GSC Student Music and Theater Program - Three Annual Staged Productions |
School Notes
- Good Shepherd Catholic is a parochial elementary school for pre-K3 through 8th grade students, serving families in Abington and Upper Dublin Townships and surrounding communities. GSC is a school with a strong Catholic identity and an emphasis on developing a student's potential for learning within a supportive community that responds to the needs of others.
- GSC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Elementary Schools (MSA-CES).
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School Reviews
| 5 An amazing school community that welcomes everyone with open arms. Superior teachers who educate the whole child. There is always an extra-curricular activity to sign up for both physical and educational. We are so glad that we chose GSC. - Posted by Parent - ktsci |
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