Holy Name Of Jesus School vs. St. Rita School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Holy Name Of Jesus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
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St. Rita School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Overview
The administration, faculty and staff of Holy Name of Jesus School believe the spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional growth of each child is a priority.
We commit ourselves to the goals of educating our students in a safe, caring and stable Catholic environment; of nurturing, guiding and motivating our students; of developing our students' independence, self discipline and belief in their own self worth; and of encouraging in our students commitment to community and to all of the members of that community.
The philosophy of the education at Holy Name of Jesus is centered on the belief that faith development is integral to our mission and success.
It is our belief that if we put Jesus first in our lives, that same belief will permeate the lives of the children and of the families that we touch.
St. Rita School celebrates the Catholic tradition, promotes Gospel values, and calls students to love and serve God and others.
The educational program nurtures students to reach their fullest potential and prepares them for the future in a positive, creative, and enriched learning environment.
St. Rita School serves students, their families, the community, and the Church by providing opportunities for spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth.
Each child, created in God's image, is afforded dignity and taught respect for Catholic values.
All members of the school community are encouraged to model these values and integrate them into their daily lives.
The academic program incorporates high standards and challenges students to become life-long learners who are capable of critical and independent thought.
Students are provided a variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, which expands their horizons, teaches them responsibility, and prepares them for a successful future.
Grades Offered
PK-7
PK-7
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 1998-2007
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
n/a
1953
Students Body
Total Students
502 students
330 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
29
Pre-K Students
104
61
Kindergarten Students
54
34
Grade 1 Students
59
33
Grade 2 Students
52
34
Grade 3 Students
53
22
Grade 4 Students
40
31
Grade 5 Students
28
36
Grade 6 Students
44
14
Grade 7 Students
38
21
Grade 8 Students
30
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
30%
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(School uniforms are required.)
(School uniforms are required.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$4,150
Tuition Notes
n/a
Financing is available.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
7%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
n/a
Ms. Toni Vezinat
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Altar Servers, Art Club, Book Club, Brownies, Catholic Youth Group (CYO), Chess Club, Creative Writing Club, Cub Scouts, Drama, Guitar, Jr. Trotters, Little Flowers, National Elementary Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Percussion, Performance Choir, Piano, Quiz Bowl, Science Club, Spirit Seekers, SRS Cheerleaders, SRS Council, SRS Scribes, Technology Club