St. Paul Catholic School vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Sacred Heart Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Affordability
Student Body
School History
Overview
St. Paul Catholic School prepares each student to meet the challenges of life by providing academic excellence, traditional values, and a strong religious foundation.
The faculty and staff of St. Paul Catholic School believe that a Catholic education aids the parents in every aspect of the development and training of their children.
The school has, as its specific duty, the complete formation of its students through spiritual, intellectual, social, aesthetic, emotional, and physical endeavors.
This integration of faith and life is a part of a life-long process of conversion, until the student becomes what God wishes him/her to be.
Sacred Heart Cathedral School was founded in 1907 and has served the needs of the parishioners of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and the East Hill area of Pensacola ever since.
A strong spiritual emphasis is part of daily life at Sacred Heart School.
Students attend daily religion classes and participate in Mass as altar servers, praise band and by taking an active part in the liturgy.
Students are given the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at various times throughout the year.
Students also participate in special liturgical celebrations throughout the year such as the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart and the May Crowning.
The faculty of Sacred Heart Cathedral School is caring and dedicated to the total development of our students.
Our teachers are committed to bringing the highest standards of instructional excellence to our school.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Language Based / Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1964
1907
Students Body
Total Students
341 students
304 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
19
Kindergarten Students
28
25
Grade 1 Students
27
24
Grade 2 Students
25
30
Grade 3 Students
33
24
Grade 4 Students
32
29
Grade 5 Students
33
26
Grade 6 Students
47
49
Grade 7 Students
56
48
Grade 8 Students
40
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
13 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
24
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:23
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$4,067
Tuition Notes
n/a
Amount posted is the Affiliated Catholic rate. $4,867.00 is the Non-Affiliated rate.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,800
Admissions Director
n/a
Dyna Boland