Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy vs. Imani Christian Academy
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Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Imani Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy, being an authentically Catholic, Christ centered institution, is rooted in African-American Catholic spirituality.
Serving the diversity of God`s children, their families and in relationship with the community, we aim for students to reach their full potential spiritually, culturally and academically.
The mission is to provide a stimulating climate of academic excellence with high expectations for student achievement in order to be leaders in a diverse and global community.
At Imani Christian Academy, we embrace all children in our society, particularly those who are at-risk.
Our goal is to transform them into whole adults ' spiritually, academically, physically and socially ' and then release them into lives of purpose and contribution.
We embrace all children in our society, particularly those who are at-risk, transform them into whole adults ' spiritually, academically, physically and socially ' and then launch them into lives of purpose and contribution.
Our Christian philosophy begins with the belief that children are precious gifts from God and they must be nurtured in an environment that promotes and teaches that God is the source of all wisdom and knowledge.
That is our daily focus. Every child is born with purpose and destiny and we help to reveal this to them.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
2010
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Students Body
Total Students
146 students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
100%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
18
Kindergarten Students
10
11
Grade 1 Students
17
10
Grade 2 Students
18
11
Grade 3 Students
20
7
Grade 4 Students
14
11
Grade 5 Students
13
5
Grade 6 Students
6
16
Grade 7 Students
20
10
Grade 8 Students
13
15
Grade 9 Students
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14
Grade 10 Students
-
12
Grade 11 Students
-
10
Grade 12 Students
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7
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
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Average Class Size
14
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Dress pants and polo or button-down shirt)
(Dress pants and polo or button-down shirt)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,000
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Tuition Notes
Preschool Only - $3,500
K-8 (1 child) - $2,000
PreK-8 (2+ children) - $2,600
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% on Financial Aid
90%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Mrs. Mary Ann Jaskulski
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Admissions Associate
Mrs. Stephanie Michael
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir
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