About the School
- St. Therese Of The Child Jesus in Philadelphia, PA, serves 154 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–ed, Catholic central city school setting.
- The school employs 10 teachers, resulting in a udent–teacher ratio of 15:1.
- Therese Of The Child Jesus is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The udent body represents 100% students of color.
- The school offers regular elementary and secondary education within the Catholic religious orientation.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Therese Of The Child Jesus?
The application deadline for St. Therese Of The Child Jesus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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