St. James Cathedral School
- St. James Cathedral School is an educational ministry of St. James Cathedral Church.
- A Catholic school committed to outstanding academic and spiritual development of all students, St. James Cathedral School provides varied opportunities for students to discover and develop their unique God-given gifts in a safe and stimulating learning environment.
- The love and stewardship of Jesus is our inspiration.
- Come to Learn. Leave to Serve We believe it is our role to develop and foster each child's unique, God-given gifts by encouraging students to do all they are capable of doing by themselves in child-centered classrooms where teachers act as facilitators; We believe that Catholic schools should provide children with a spiritual and academic foundation that will lead to the development of creative and ethical problem solvers who will make a positive contribution to our world.
- We believe that a St. James education should include intellectual, spiritual, moral, and emotional formation that reflects the values we hold most dearly - integrity, honesty, moral courage, discipline, and initiative.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 485 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. James Cathedral School places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1928 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 485 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 14% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 45% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Jean Wilkes |
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. Julie Markiewicz |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBasketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, |
School Notes
- We believe it is our mission as Catholic educators to model the values and beliefs we teach in a faith-based community that fosters self-respect and respect for others.
- We believe it is our role to develop and foster each child`s unique, God-given gifts by encouraging students to do all they are capable of doing by themselves in child-centered classrooms where teachers act as facilitators.
- We believe that Catholic schools should provide children with a spiritual and academic foundation that will lead to the development of creative and ethical problem solvers who will make a positive contribution to our world.
- We believe that a St. James education should include intellectual, spiritual, moral, and emotional formation that reflects the values we hold most dearly- integrity, honesty, moral courage, discipline, and initiative
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