St. Benedict Catholic School vs. Ascension School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Benedict Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
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Ascension School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
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Overview
St. Benedict Catholic School serves the four churches in the recenlty-merged parish of St. Benedict-Atchison.
Through a well-balanced curriculum, emphasizing mind, body and spirit, instruction targets the necessary tools to master academic, social and technological skills.
SBCS is accredited by the State of Kansas and AdvancEd.
At Ascension Catholic School, our mission is to educate, celebrate, and serve in the name of Christ.
Our vision is that Ascension Catholic School will provide a curriculum that fosters Catholic values and faith development.
This innovative curriculum will respect the student's individual differences, nurture the whole child, and prepare the student to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1926
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Students Body
Total Students
216 students
543 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
37
Kindergarten Students
19
48
Grade 1 Students
12
56
Grade 2 Students
23
73
Grade 3 Students
17
58
Grade 4 Students
19
51
Grade 5 Students
22
69
Grade 6 Students
23
56
Grade 7 Students
18
71
Grade 8 Students
28
24
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
31%
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Average Class Size
18
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniform )
(uniform )
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We are a tithing school. Parents tithe to the local parish.
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Admissions Director
Diane Liebsch
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Student Council
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