Peninsula Catholic High School vs. Hampton Roads Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Peninsula Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Hampton Roads Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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School History
Overview
Peninsula Catholic High School(PC) in Newport News,VA has provided exemplary college preparation for students in Hampton Roads since 1903.
Education at PC combines values-based Catholic education with modern advances such as 1:1 Chromebook technology for each student,Google-certified instructors, and a state-of-the-art learning center. In 2015 PC became the first Google Apps forEducation highschool in the region.
Small class size (average 11:1 student:teacher ratio),a diverse student body (30% minority students,approx.35%non-Catholic students), and a range of programs in athletics, arts and campus ministry provide an environment for every student to thrive. PC offers resources for students with special needs, as well as ESL students. PC's multi-million dollar sports complex allows our students state-of-the-art training and playing space.
Our school size allows athletes competitive play for all skill levels.
The Mission of Hampton Roads Academy: Hampton Roads Academy prepares students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 intellectually, artistically, physically and morally for higher education and for life within an inclusive community of service, compassion and excellence.
Grades Offered
8-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based, Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1903
1959
Students Body
Total Students
286 students
641 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
-
32
Grade 1 Students
-
40
Grade 2 Students
-
45
Grade 3 Students
-
32
Grade 4 Students
-
50
Grade 5 Students
-
36
Grade 6 Students
-
46
Grade 7 Students
-
58
Grade 8 Students
22
46
Grade 9 Students
57
48
Grade 10 Students
78
52
Grade 11 Students
57
55
Grade 12 Students
72
61
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
72 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
47%
70%
Average Class Size
16
16
Number of AP Classes
14
19
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:9
Average SAT score
1153
1240
Average ACT score
26
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(polo or oxford collar shirt, khaki/navy pants, khaki/navy/plaid skirt for girls (optional))
(polo or oxford collar shirt, khaki/navy pants, khaki/navy/plaid skirt for girls (optional))
Formal
(JK-8 uniform, 9-12 business casual)
(JK-8 uniform, 9-12 business casual)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,589
n/a
Tuition Notes
Tuition rate is for Catholic students in grades 9 Additional fees apply. Financial aid and scholarships available. Contact mtucker@peninsulacatholic.org for financial information.
Tuition varies per Divison. Please call for more information.
% on Financial Aid
47%
20%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
70%
Admissions Director
Abella Padilla
Ed Swanson
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jocelyn Spencer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
15
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
23
45
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Blue Crew Spirit Club, Forensics Team, Green Club, Honor Code Council, Interact Club (Rotary International), Latin Club/Honor Society, Mass Music/Choir, Mental Health Club, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society (NHS), National Thespian Society, PC Players, PCTV, Peer Mentors, Peer Retreat Leaders, Rho Kappa, Robotics Team, Spanish Club/Honor Society, St. Vincent Religion Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council Association, Yearbook Staff
2nd Start-up, ACappella, Ambassadors Club, Battle of the Books, Big Sis/Little Sis, Book Club, Builders Club, Chat and Doodle, Chess Club, Chorus, Diabetes Club, Entrepreneur, Equestrian Club, Finance Club, Fine Motor Skills Workout Club, Forensics, French NAHS, GSA, Interior Design, Jets, JITS, Key Club, Kindergarten Chickadee Club, Latin Club, Legos, MarkerSpace, Math Counts Club, Model UN, Mu Alpha, Music Club, NAHS, Newspaper Club, NJHS, Operation Smile, Outreach Club, PEP, Puzzles, Rachel's Challenge, Recycling Club, Roots and Shoots, SCA, Sports FANaddicts, Tri M Music Honor Society, Veterans, Yoga Club