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St. Monica Catholic School (Closed 2006)

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St. Monica Catholic School is a Christian community of learners composed of students, parents, staff, and friends.

Our purpose is to guide and empower students to seek their full potential in their intellectual, moral, cultural, and spiritual dimensions.

We accomplish this by means of a creative curriculum and a nurturing, safe environment.

We challenge our students to be contributing members of their families and communities.

St. Monica exists to offer a challenging educational program in a Catholic Christian setting.

We are a community of learners embracing the motto "Striving for and expecting excellence".

With the ideal before us of academic excellence, we strive to promote the well-being and growth (spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, creative, and social) of each student.

To be a "community of learners" means that each of us are an inegral part of the educational process.

We are made up of parents/guardians, teachers, students, pastors, the church community, and the community at-large who are called together by God to study and live Gospel values while growing to our fullest potential.

As a commnunity we are called to be trusting, caring, and respectful of each other.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1910

Student Body

Total Students

111 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,750

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Tuition payment options are 1-pay, 2-pay,10-pay.

% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,100

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Ms. Jamie T. Braden, Principal

School Notes

St. Monica Catholic School is a Christian community of learners composed of students, parents, staff, and friends. Our purpose is to guide and empower students to seek their full potential in their intellectual, moral, cultural, and spiritual dimensions. We accomplish this by means of a creative curriculum and a nurturing, safe environment. We challenge our students to be contributing members of their families and communities. St. Monica exists to offer a challenging educational program in a Catholic Christian setting. We are a community of learners embracing the motto "Striving for and expecting excellence". With the ideal before us of academic excellence, we strive to promote the well-being and growth (spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, creative, and social) of each student. To be a "community of learners" means that each of us are an inegral part of the educational process. We are made up of parents/guardians, teachers, students, pastors, the church community, and the community at-large who are called together by God to study and live Gospel values while growing to our fullest potential. As a commnunity we are called to be trusting, caring, and respectful of each other.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Monica Catholic School cost?

St. Monica Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,750 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Monica Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Monica Catholic School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.

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

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

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