Hennessy Catholic School (Closed 2014)

7420 Columbus Street
New Vienna, IA 52065
Archbishop Hennessy Catholic School is a consolidated effort of New Vienna-St. Boniface and Petersburg-SS Peter and Paul parishes. At the New Vienna Center we educate students in grades K-3, and at the Petersburg Center we educate the Pre-Kindergarten students and students in grades 4-6. Enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year stands at 72, including Pre-K. We have a faculty and instructional staff totaling 15 people.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1987

Student Body

Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Hennessy Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
solid color shirts; black, blue or khaki pants

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Average Financial Aid Grant
$300

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band

School Notes

  • Archbishop Hennessy Catholic School's continued mission is to provide a school that shares the Catholic faith through message, community, worship, and service. We pride ourselves on infusing these Christian values along with high academic standards, technological innovations, and healthy lifestyles into the curriculum. Our purpose is to help families with the education of their children, while promoting Christian values, high academic standards, and healthy lifestyles.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Hennessy Catholic School?
The application deadline for Hennessy Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Recent Articles

7 Ways Kids Can Avoid Summer Brain Drain
7 Ways Kids Can Avoid Summer Brain Drain
The summer "Brain Drain," also known as the "Summer Slide" is a term commonly used by educators and parents alike to describe the learning loss that takes place for many students during summer months. We polled the experts and found the 7 best ways parents and kids can combat the problem head on.
What's Being Taught?
What's Being Taught?
This article examines the academic offerings in American private high schools, discussing graduation requirements, college preparation, accreditation, and advanced programs like AP and IB. It emphasizes the importance of understanding a school's curriculum when choosing the right educational environment for a child.
Waldorf Schools
Waldorf Schools
Waldorf schools offer a well thought out approach to K-12 education.