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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Stella Maris Academy has comprehensive curricular outcomes that outline standards and criteria for students to successfully complete the educational program.
Each school's curricular and instructional practices reflect the mission and philosophy of our school system.A variety of instructional practices allow teachers to accommodate multiple learning styles and needs.
These include differentiated instruction, performance-based learning, service learning, cooperative learning, multi-age instruction, and interdisciplinary instruction.
Our written curricular and instructional practices are guided by current research and best professional practices.The richness of our curriculum is tied to creative and innovative learning activities, both within school buildings and outside classroom walls.
Specialists and extracurricular opportunities enrich our educational program. They allow students to participate in sports, music, drama, academic competitions, special clubs, and school leadership teams that promote school spirit.In addition to our written curriculum and planned activities, Stella Maris Academy promotes a Christian atmosphere of learning that respects the dignity of every person. It is in this safe environment that student learning is nurtured and student potential is realized.
We invite you to join us at Stella Maris Academy for premier Catholic education. This amazing community of learners and believers values their relationship with Christ to guide our work as learners, as believers and as servants to others.
Academic excellence is a result of daily prayer, regular reflection, hard work, joy-filled play, recognition of our gifts and respect for the gifts of others. Contact us to work with our teachers, learn with our students and/or support the mission of a Christ-centered learning environment.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
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1923
Students Body
Total Students
146 students
347 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
42
Kindergarten Students
13
36
Grade 1 Students
17
46
Grade 2 Students
16
53
Grade 3 Students
11
56
Grade 4 Students
14
33
Grade 5 Students
21
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Grade 6 Students
14
49
Grade 7 Students
11
32
Grade 8 Students
9
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
31 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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40%
Average Class Size
16
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Uniform/Dress Code is required. Black/Grey/Cobalt Blue)
(Uniform/Dress Code is required. Black/Grey/Cobalt Blue)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,500
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Tuition Notes
Stella Maris Academy is the unified school of St. James, Holy Rosary, St. John's the Evangelist and St. Michael's - Lakeside. The amount of money available for community scholarship is determined annually by the school's finance committee and school board. Stella Maris Academy recognizes the commitment and sacrifice that families make to finance their child's education. In our mission to make Catholic education obtainable, there is a need-based community scholarship program available. This is made possible through the generous support of our local parishes, the academy’s endowment funds, Adopt-A-Student Program, and the generosity of our alumni and donors
Contact our Admissions Office for more information about our academic programs and community support scholarships.
Admissions Director
Sarah Pennings
Sarah Pennings
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Discovery Club, Little Flowers Girls Club, Robotics