St. Helen Catholic School vs. Parkway Christian Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1997
1966
Students Body
Total Students
372 students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
32
Pre-K Students
59
35
Kindergarten Students
41
13
Grade 1 Students
42
16
Grade 2 Students
48
16
Grade 3 Students
38
8
Grade 4 Students
41
13
Grade 5 Students
26
11
Grade 6 Students
28
-
Grade 7 Students
28
-
Grade 8 Students
21
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
21 teachers
Average Class Size
22
12
Number of AP Classes
4
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms ordered through Risse Brothers Uniforms)
(Uniforms ordered through Risse Brothers Uniforms)
Casual
(Solid color pants/Solid color collared shirt)
(Solid color pants/Solid color collared shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,870
$8,500
Tuition Notes
Stewardship rate $5,587
varies dependent on grade/age
Admissions Director
Carmen Jasso
Denise Laurence
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic and Fine Arts Competition, Art Clubs, Chess Club, Karate Club, NJHS
iCode Pearland Tech Club, The Knight School (chess), The Piano Truck