Our Mother Of Perpetual Help School
- The mission of Our Mother of Perpetual Help School is to integrate Catholic values and moral teachings with a strong academic program thus enabling students to take an active role in our Church and in the community at large.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 193 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Our Mother Of Perpetual Help School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 193 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 42% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | financial aid is available to qualified families |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Track and FieldBasketball, Track and Field, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 15 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Gardening Club, MathCounts, National Geographic & Diocesan Geography Bees, National History Day, Quiz Bowl, Rosary Making Club, Science Fair, Scripps & Diocesan Spelling Bees, Service Projects, Writing Club Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Instrumental Music Instruction, Piano Lessons Recreational Athletic Programs: Girls on the Run |
School Notes
- Since it's establishment in 1957 has been recognized for Catholic Identity and academic excellence.
- Open to all students regardless of race, religion or national origin.
- Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
- Full time faculty members are dedicated and fully certified teachers as authorized by the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Core curriculum is mandated by the Diocese of Harrisburg.
- Principal of OMPH School is Miss Margaret Gardner, M.S. Administrative Certified.
- The Redemptorist Fathers are present daily within the school to interact and spiritually guide our children.
- Secure, fully air conditioned building with a large playground and safe outdoor areas for exercise and play.
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