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Grade 8 is the largest grade at Notre Dame Junior/Senior High, with 36 students.

Year Founded

1852

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Student Body

Total Students

189 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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None / Rolling

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The Notre Dame Schools are made up of a three and four year old pre-school, kindergarten through sixth grade elementary and a seven through twelve junior/senior high building.
Students make the transition from the sixth grade up to the junior high level smoothly after numerous tours of the junior/senior high building and classrooms.
Students from the eighth grade seemlessly transition into the ninth grade as well.
No junior high students are in classes with high school students.
Notre Dame Elementary is a high quality Catholic school committed to building the Kingdom of God.
Student learning in a nurturing environment of mutual respect is a top priority, challenging each student to produce quality work, to provide service to others, and to become a lifelong learner.
The mission of Notre Dame Catholic Junior and Senior High School is to provide all students with a Catholic environment and the resources to develop in stewardship, scholarship, and citizenship according to God's plan.
Notre Dame students practice their faith at school.
Each day begins with prayer and each school gathers for Mass regularly.
We welcome students of all faiths.
A campus minister and/or priest is always available to the students.
Our athletic program has a winning tradition.
We are part of the Southern Ohio Conference.
Our sports teams have won several SOC championships, district, regional and even state championships.

The Notre Dame Schools are made up of a three and four year old pre-school, kindergarten through sixth grade elementary and a seven through twelve junior/senior high building.
Students make the transition from the sixth grade up to the junior high level smoothly after numerous tours of the junior/senior high building and classrooms.
Students from the eighth grade seemlessly transition into the ninth grade as well.
No junior high students are in classes with high school students.
Notre Dame Elementary is a high quality Catholic school committed to building the Kingdom of God.
Student learning in a nurturing environment of mutual respect is a top priority, challenging each student to produce quality work, to provide service to others, and to become a lifelong learner.
The mission of Notre Dame Catholic Junior and Senior High School is to provide all students with a Catholic environment and the resources to develop in stewardship, scholarship, and citizenship according to God's plan.
Notre Dame students practice their faith at school.
Each day begins with prayer and each school gathers for Mass regularly.
We welcome students of all faiths.
A campus minister and/or priest is always available to the students.
Our athletic program has a winning tradition.
We are part of the Southern Ohio Conference.
Our sports teams have won several SOC championships, district, regional and even state championships.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Notre Dame Junior/Senior High ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Notre Dame Junior/Senior High is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Notre Dame Junior/Senior High is located in the 3rd Ward neighborhood of Portsmouth, OH.

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