North Hardin Christian School vs. St. James Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
North Hardin Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Overview
Educating the mind and heart...preparing youth for both time and eternity.
Saint James School is a community of parents, students and staff united in an effort to teach as Jesus did, making faith a part of daily life.
We are committed to: Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic tradition; Educating the children to become life long learners, Building a school faith community of mutual care, concern and respect; Leading children to positive participation in prayer and worship; Awakening a zest for transforming the world according to Gospel values through evangelization and Christian service.
We commit ourselves to using the resources of the Saint James Parish family in the context of the parish mission of promoting lifelong formation and education for all.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2012
Year Founded
n/a
1964
Students Body
Total Students
504 students
380 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
102
63
Kindergarten Students
41
33
Grade 1 Students
34
43
Grade 2 Students
30
41
Grade 3 Students
42
29
Grade 4 Students
41
33
Grade 5 Students
40
40
Grade 6 Students
32
34
Grade 7 Students
33
30
Grade 8 Students
40
34
Grade 9 Students
17
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Grade 10 Students
24
-
Grade 11 Students
13
-
Grade 12 Students
15
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
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Average Class Size
20
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:22
1:17
Average ACT score
22
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Business Casual)
(Business Casual)
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,200
$5,279
Tuition Notes
$250 discount offered for each additional student
This is the tuition rate for 1 Catholic child. There are discounts offer for additional children. Non Catholic rates vary slightly.
% on Financial Aid
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30%
Acceptance Rate
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98%
Admissions Director
Amy Norydke
Jennifer Hartlage Moran
Admissions Associate
Jadie Siekman
Jen Coen
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
7
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Teams, Big Brother/Big Sister, News Enterprise Staff, R.E.A.L. Life Teen Group, Teen Court, Yearbook Staff
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