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Year Founded

1948

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

190 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

71%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Tuition Notes

40 volunteer hours also required

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Neo-cathloicism

School Notes

School Motto: Be doers of the word and not hearers only…

Are you ready to dedicate your life to the church

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. James Catholic School cost?

St. James Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What sports does St. James Catholic School offer?

St. James Catholic School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.

What is St. James Catholic School's ranking?

St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. James Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. James Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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St. James Catholic School is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 17 other private schools located in East.

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