Parkway Christian Academy vs. St. Helen Catholic School
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School Overview
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Overview
Parkway Christian Academy is dedicated to the preparation of students for Christ-centered service by providing a comprehensive educational program that is integrated with Biblical principles and built upon a spiritual foundation.
Parkway Christian Academy seeks to provide a substantive educational experience from a Christian worldview through an organized teaching curriculum that stresses both spiritual and academic growth.
Our programs and faculty encompass a setting for excellence which is designed to enhance the spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and social growth of the students we serve.
Inherent in this Christ-centered environment is a focus on character development and self-discipline.
We offer Spanish classes starting in PreK-4. We offer Art classes starting in 2nd grade.
We, the community of St. Helen Catholic School, firmly believe that learning is a life-long process to be nurtured and sustained at all levels.
At the heart of the educational process is the faith formation of all persons, especially our students, through the personal commitment of each staff member and an academic program centered on Christian values.
We recognize the uniqueness of each individual student,and to educate the whole person spiritually, emotionally, physically, and socially.
We offer multi-dimensional experiences in physical education, self-esteem building activities, and cultural programs, and use developmentally appropriate teaching methods in every educational endeavor.
Grades Offered
NS-6
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2024
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia/Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1966
1997
Students Body
Total Students
152 students
350 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
32
-
Pre-K Students
35
58
Kindergarten Students
13
39
Grade 1 Students
16
32
Grade 2 Students
16
31
Grade 3 Students
8
44
Grade 4 Students
13
34
Grade 5 Students
11
26
Grade 6 Students
8
35
Grade 7 Students
-
30
Grade 8 Students
-
21
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
Average Class Size
12
22
Number of AP Classes
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4
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Solid color pants/Solid color collared shirt)
(Solid color pants/Solid color collared shirt)
Formal
(Uniforms ordered through Risse Brothers Uniforms)
(Uniforms ordered through Risse Brothers Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,500
$6,870
Tuition Notes
varies dependent on grade/age
Stewardship rate $5,587
Admissions Director
Holly Gilmer
Carmen Jasso
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Fencing ClubiCode Pearland Tech Club
Score SportsThe Knight School (chess)
The Piano Truck
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Academic and Fine Arts CompetitionChess Club
Karate ClubNJHS
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Clubs