About the School
- Holy Spirit School's philosophy of discipline is to promote an atmosphere of respect for oneself, others and the environment.
- The goal of the discipline policy is to assist the student in making responsible choices in order to maintain a positive teaching and learning environment.
- Expectations are defined at the beginning of the school year with the cooperation and participation of the students.
- Classroom rules and regulations are set up according to the age and maturity level of the students.
- The mission of Holy Spirit School is to assist families in the total development of their children within the Catholic faith.
- We are committed to academic excellence in accordance with each student's unique and God-given talents, to communicate the teachings of the Catholic Church and to prepare our students to function as responsible Catholic adults.
- Holy Spirit School does not discriminate in employment of individuals or enrollment of students on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability in accordance with all applicable laws.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Holy Spirit School's philosophy of discipline is to promote an atmosphere of respect for oneself, others and the environment. The goal of the discipline policy is to assist the student in making responsible choices in order to maintain a positive teaching and learning environment. Expectations are defined at the beginning of the school year with the cooperation and participation of the students. Classroom rules and regulations are set up according to the age and maturity level of the students. The mission of Holy Spirit School is to assist families in the total development of their children within the Catholic faith. We are committed to academic excellence in accordance with each student's unique and God-given talents, to communicate the teachings of the Catholic Church and to prepare our students to function as responsible Catholic adults. Holy Spirit School does not discriminate in employment of individuals or enrollment of students on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability in accordance with all applicable laws.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Holy Spirit School?
The application deadline for Holy Spirit School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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