St. Mary's Central Grade School vs. Heritage Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Heritage Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:
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Student Body
Overview
The Harrison County Catholic School System (St. Mary's) is based on the educational philosophy in which faith, culture, and life are brought into harmony.
In conjunction with the parents and the community, we educate, spread God's Word, and contribute to the formation of a morally sound and healthy lifestyle among our students.
West Virginia State Curriculum is taught along with the curriculum objectives of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Students participate in the Stanford 9 Achievement Test. St. Mary's School welcomes families who accept the values promoted by Jesus Christ--faith, hope, love, peace, and justice.
The faculty strives to nurture students in reaching their full potential.
We serve more than 40 churches in a nurturing, family-friendly environment.
We provide a God-permeated, Christ-centered, high quality education, preparing students spiritually, scholastically and relationally for a life of Biblical moral standards, responsible leadership and service to others.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
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1996
Students Body
Total Students
139 students
201 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
1%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
14
Kindergarten Students
16
24
Grade 1 Students
15
18
Grade 2 Students
15
18
Grade 3 Students
11
17
Grade 4 Students
19
20
Grade 5 Students
19
21
Grade 6 Students
17
18
Grade 7 Students
-
11
Grade 8 Students
-
16
Grade 9 Students
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8
Grade 10 Students
-
6
Grade 11 Students
-
6
Grade 12 Students
-
4
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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27%
Average Class Size
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12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(School uniforms)
(School uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$4,308
Tuition Notes
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Preschool Rates are different with full and half day, 2-day, 3-day, 5-day pricing. High School is $4800/yr.
% on Financial Aid
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10%
Acceptance Rate
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98%
Admissions Director
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Melissa Mohr
Admissions Associate
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Becky Lantz
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Ministry Activities, National Honor Society Chapter, Student Council