School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St James The Apostle School gives witness to a faith-filled community.
- Gospel values are integrated with other subjects as a means to bridge the gap between daily life and the need for God in their life.
- Our program provides the students with many progressive developmental activities and skills.
- The students express themselves through songs, recitations, group and individual responses, and hands-on activities The students develop an understanding that Social Studies are a series of events that affects the lives of all people.
- By participating in discussions, through projects, research papers, and the use of technology and media, students are challenged to master age appropriate concepts.
- St James The Apostle School gives witness to a faith-filled community. Gospel values are integrated with other subjects as a means to bridge the gap between daily life and the need for God in their life. Our program provides the students with many progressive developmental activities and skills. The students express themselves through songs, recitations, group and individual responses, and hands-on activities The students develop an understanding that Social Studies are a series of events that affects the lives of all people. By participating in discussions, through projects, research papers, and the use of technology and media, students are challenged to master age appropriate concepts.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. James The Apostle School?
The application deadline for St. James The Apostle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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