Dubois Central Catholic School vs. Du Bois Christian Schools
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
The DuBois Central Catholic School is an educational complex for students pre-K through grade twelve.
As a school of the Diocese of Erie, we exist to fulfill the mission of the Catholic Church to teach as Jesus did.
We strive to accomplish this mission by evangelizing, educating and socializing our students, and worshipping God as a community of believers.
We are dedicated to the growth of the whole person, and we help students recognize and develop individual talents so that they can know God and serve Him in building a just society.
We seek to educate the whole student - body, mind, and spirit. Our goal is the development of each student.
In an atmosphere of love, understanding, cooperation, and freedoms, this community views each person as a sacred gift with unique abilities.
It endeavors to instill Christian values as it fosters students' intellectual, social, psychological, physical, and spiritual growth within the Catholic tradition.
The student is provided with the intellectual skills necessary to function effectively in society.
Each is given the opportunity to develop according to individual potential, so that throughout life there may be both the desire and the capabilities for continued growth. DuBois Central Catholic Elementary School's program is designed to prepare the student to grow as a responsible Christian and American citizen and to respond successfully to the challenges of life in the church, the nation, and the world.
DuBois Christian Schools offers a traditional classroom setting using curriculum from Bob Jones, A Beka, and Saxon.
All state requirements for graduation are met or exceeded at DuBois Christian Schools.
We are proud of our commitment to excellence in Christian Education.
We believe in the importance of strong families. As parents, you have the wonderful responsibility and privilege of guiding and nurturing the children God has given to you.
The Statement of Faith of DCS is identical to that of First Baptist Church of DuBois, PA, The sponsoring church.
The approved abridged version is We believe the Bible to be inerrant, verbally inspired and produced by the Holy Spirit.
We believe the Bible to be the only rule of faith and practice.
We believe that there is only one living and true God and there are three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spiritequal in every divine perfection, essence, and power.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1961
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Students Body
Total Students
502 students
145 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
49
22
Kindergarten Students
32
21
Grade 1 Students
37
24
Grade 2 Students
31
10
Grade 3 Students
27
9
Grade 4 Students
31
11
Grade 5 Students
46
6
Grade 6 Students
36
5
Grade 7 Students
35
5
Grade 8 Students
26
7
Grade 9 Students
31
4
Grade 10 Students
41
9
Grade 11 Students
31
4
Grade 12 Students
49
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
10 teachers
Average Class Size
15
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Number of AP Classes
6
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:15
Average SAT score
1147
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is dependent upon grade level, number of children enrolled an whether or not a family is a member of a contributing parish. For tuition information it is best to visit our website or call the school.
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% on Financial Aid
70%
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Acceptance Rate
98%
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Admissions Director
Debora A. Kruise
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
28
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Boy Scouts (Elem.), Boys Basketball (Grades 4 & 5), Campus Ministry (HS), Cardinal Media Group, Chorus (MS & HS; 5th Grade), Civil War Club (MS), Community Ambassadors, ELO (Enhanced Learning Opportunities) (2nd through 5th Grade), Environmental Club (HS), Girl Scouts Of America (Elem.), Girls Basketball (Grades 4-8), Journalism (MS & HS), Little Dribblers (Boys & Girls; K-4), Mock Trial Team, National Honor Society (HS), National Junior Honor Society, Private Music Lessons (4th - 8th Grade), Regional Science Competition, Rotary Interact Club (MS & HS), Running Club, Scholastic Challenge, Student Ambassadors, Student Council (MS & HS), Student Council Government (MS & HS), Super Strikers Soccer (Grades 1-5), Tech Club (5th Grade), Theatre (MS & HS), Trout in the Classroom
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