School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform, Navy pants/skirt and school polo shirt
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Boy Scouts and Girl ScoutsBoys & Girls Club
Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama ClubSchool Choir
School Notes
- Our Lady of Black Rock Schools philosophy of Catholic education is to provide the students with a caring atmosphere where they would reach their full potential spiritually, morally, academically and socially.
- Discipline based on love, respect and understanding, is the Schools means to communicate values through all aspects of the curriculum.
- Our Catholic school philosophy, which leads to specific goals, guides the relationship among students, faculty and parents and is present both within and outside the traditional classroom environment.
- These specific objectives are to work closely with parents to develop a healthy value system to promote good discipline by developing character and self-control, which is essential to the growth of each student; to develop the idea that Religion is a way of life and as such is to be interwoven into each person's undertakings and activities; to encourage the parent to become more involved in the school life of their child; to provide an atmosphere of respect in which students and parents experience the commitment of the faculty who share a common Faith and value system.
- Our Lady of Black Rock Schools philosophy of Catholic education is to provide the students with a caring atmosphere where they would reach their full potential spiritually, morally, academically and socially. Discipline based on love, respect and understanding, is the Schools means to communicate values through all aspects of the curriculum. Our Catholic school philosophy, which leads to specific goals, guides the relationship among students, faculty and parents and is present both within and outside the traditional classroom environment. These specific objectives are to work closely with parents to develop a healthy value system to promote good discipline by developing character and self-control, which is essential to the growth of each student; to develop the idea that Religion is a way of life and as such is to be interwoven into each person's undertakings and activities; to encourage the parent to become more involved in the school life of their child; to provide an atmosphere of respect in which students and parents experience the commitment of the faculty who share a common Faith and value system. To deal honestly and understandingly with each student and parent, according to Catholic Christian values and with only one concern: the good of the children.
- A Diverse Community Where Great Minds Grow
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Our Lady Of Black Rock School offer?
Our Lady Of Black Rock School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Black Rock School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Black Rock School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Our Lady Of Black Rock School located?
Our Lady Of Black Rock School is located in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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