St. Ignatius School
- Saint Ignatius School grew out of the grassroots efforts of Jesuits and their lay supporters to provide social services and act as advocates for immigrant youth.
- In an area long known for failing public schools, the rare opportunities that a Nativity-model middle school could provide were clear, and Saint Ignatius School formally opened in 1995.
- Boys in grades six through eight were the first to attend Saint Ignatius School.
- However, conversations with the students' parents and a focused feasibility study revealed that Hunts Point desperately needed quality educational opportunities for both boys and girls.
- As a result, in July 2004, a class of 14 fifth-grade girls prepared for the routine and rigor of Saint Ignatius during a two-week Summer Leadership Program, and then began classes at the middle school in September.
- Saint Ignatius School will continue to add to the girls program from the bottom up, with the goal being to offer fifth through eighth grades for the girls.
- Again responding to requests from community parents, Saint Ignatius School added a fifth grade for boys in September 2006.
- This will provide greater continuity of learning for the youth of Hunts Point, as local public elementary schools currently end after the fourth grade.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 61 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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