Our Mother Of Perpetual Help School
The mission of Our Mother of Perpetual Help School is to develop the whole child with 21st Century skills while encouraging reverence, respect, and responsibility with Jesus as our center.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 170 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1957
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
Average Class Size
17 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Financial aid is available to qualified families
Admissions Director
Jen Francis
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 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
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Instrumental Music Instruction, Piano Lessons
Gardening Club, MathCounts, National Geographic & Diocesan Geography Bees, National History Day, Quiz Bowl, Rosary Making Club, Science Fair, Scripps & Diocesan Spelling Bees, Service Projects
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Instrumental Music Instruction, Piano Lessons
School Notes
- Since it's establishment in 1957 has been recognized for Catholic Identity and academic excellence.
- We offer full-day Preschool (age 3), full-day Pre-Kindergarten (age 4), full-day Kindergarten, and grades 1-8.
- 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.
- 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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