St. St.ephen Martyr School (Closed 2024)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Stephen Martyr School opened its doors in 1926 to provide thefamilies of Monterey Park with an opportunity for their children toreceive a Catholic School education.
  • Under the leadership of Fr.Michael Conneally, four classrooms were opened and staffed by thesisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
  • The school celebratedits first graduating class in 1928.The needs of the Catholiccommunity in Monterey Park continued to grow.
  • As a result, a newchurch and convent were built.
  • New classrooms were added to theschool until it became a fully enrolled 16-room school servingstudents in grades 1 through 8.
  • front When the 16-roomconfiguration was completed in 1964, the school served 743 pupils.By early 1980's, enrollment was approximately 600 students.
  • St.Stephen Martyr uses a collaborative school model.
  • Sharedparticipation from stakeholders such as parents, students, and thecommunity allow us to gather diverse input and buy-in.
  • We have aformal Advisory School Board, Parent-Teacher-Organization, andStudent Council.
  • Shared governance is important in accessing thetalents and skills of our community to promote the well-being ofour students.
  • At St. Stephen Martyr School, parents, teachers,students and staff form a learning and faith community committed tohelping each student develop academic and communication skills,grow in understanding of Catholic faith, demonstrate Christ-likequalities of compassion, tolerance and respect, become life-longlearners who demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment tothe larger community.
  • St. Stephen Martyr School opened its doors in 1926 to provide thefamilies of Monterey Park with an opportunity for their children toreceive a Catholic School education.
  • Under the leadership of Fr.Michael Conneally, four classrooms were opened and staffed by thesisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
  • The school celebratedits first graduating class in 1928.The needs of the Catholiccommunity in Monterey Park continued to grow.
  • As a result, a newchurch and convent were built.
  • New classrooms were added to theschool until it became a fully enrolled 16-room school servingstudents in grades 1 through 8.
  • front When the 16-roomconfiguration was completed in 1964, the school served 743 pupils.By early 1980's, enrollment was approximately 600 students.
  • St.Stephen Martyr uses a collaborative school model.
  • Sharedparticipation from stakeholders such as parents, students, and thecommunity allow us to gather diverse input and buy-in.
  • We have aformal Advisory School Board, Parent-Teacher-Organization, andStudent Council.
  • Shared governance is important in accessing thetalents and skills of our community to promote the well-being ofour students.
  • At St. Stephen Martyr School, parents, teachers,students and staff form a learning and faith community committed tohelping each student develop academic and communication skills,grow in understanding of Catholic faith, demonstrate Christ-likequalities of compassion, tolerance and respect, become life-longlearners who demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment tothe larger community.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. St.ephen Martyr School?
The application deadline for St. St.ephen Martyr School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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