St. Martha Catholic School vs. The Covenant Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Martha Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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The Covenant Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Overview
St. Martha Catholic School proudly offers a Catholic-centered learning environment where parents are supported in their awesome task of educating their children.
We believe that a partnership with school families is the foundation for success.
Our mission is guided by the Gospel values. Our Religion curriculum is based on the framework from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB), and the core content areas (as well as the auxiliary subjects) are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), embedded with Catholic doctrine and tradition, as well as increased rigor and relevance.
Founded in 1993 as Northeast Christian Academcy, The Covenant Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory school for pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 students located in Kingwood, Texas and serving the Northeast Houston area. Covenant is committed to providing a college-preparatory education to Pre-K through grade twelve students based on Christian values and Biblical principles and to assist parents in developing individuals of strong intellect, spirit, body, and heart.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1995
1993
Students Body
Total Students
336 students
282 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
26
Kindergarten Students
40
27
Grade 1 Students
28
28
Grade 2 Students
30
33
Grade 3 Students
24
21
Grade 4 Students
25
27
Grade 5 Students
36
21
Grade 6 Students
44
24
Grade 7 Students
24
16
Grade 8 Students
40
18
Grade 9 Students
-
13
Grade 10 Students
-
10
Grade 11 Students
-
8
Grade 12 Students
-
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
37 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
38%
Average Class Size
16
12
Number of AP Classes
1
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:8
Average SAT score
n/a
1235
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms from Lands' End)
(Uniforms from Lands' End)
Casual
(Khaki, gray or black bottoms & crimson, white or gray polo shirt with school logo. Shirts must be purchased from the school uniform store or Lands End.)
(Khaki, gray or black bottoms & crimson, white or gray polo shirt with school logo. Shirts must be purchased from the school uniform store or Lands End.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$14,000
Tuition Notes
n/a
Application Fee - $75
Registration Fee - $500
ISEE testing fees apply to grades 2 -12.
Our tuition varies based on grade level.
Contact admission or visit our website for tuition rates for your child\'s specific grade level. https://www.covenantknights.org/admission/tuition-financial-aid/
% on Financial Aid
10%
25%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Admissions Director
n/a
Sheri Tomiello
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
BETA Club, Chess Club, Choir, Drama, Lego Club, Robotics Club, Select Ensemble, Spanish Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Vocations Club
Art Classes, Bible Study Groups, Chess Club, International Club, Latin Club, Music Program, National Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Theater Arts, Ukulele Club