St. Catherine School vs. Island School
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School Overview
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Student Body
Overview
St. Catherine School serves 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The student:teacher of St. Catherine School is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Our nearly 500 PK-12th grade students are challenged daily to live our mission: "Educating the mind, inspiring the heart.
Preparing Kauai youth to lead lives of significance." For 47 years, we have provided Kaua'i with a program from which our students become independent thinkers and explore with curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
From the voices of our young Pre-Kindergarteners in their outdoor classrooms to the robust debates amongst our juniors and seniors, we hold the student voice at the center of all we do. Island School is an environment where students feel safe to voice their opinions, take risks in their learning, and seek new challenges.
We cultivate a dynamic learning environment where respect, compassion, and integrity are fundamental aspects of our college-preparatory program, and work hard to ensure every member of our community is celebrated, seen, and belongs.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1946
1977
Students Body
Total Students
156 students
429 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
35
Kindergarten Students
13
21
Grade 1 Students
10
23
Grade 2 Students
16
23
Grade 3 Students
14
20
Grade 4 Students
14
25
Grade 5 Students
13
24
Grade 6 Students
9
22
Grade 7 Students
7
29
Grade 8 Students
16
35
Grade 9 Students
-
51
Grade 10 Students
-
47
Grade 11 Students
-
33
Grade 12 Students
-
41
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
43 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
48%
Average Class Size
12
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:10
Average SAT score
n/a
1277
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants)
(Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,075
$16,500
Tuition Notes
n/a
Other tuition is as follows: Pre- K = $10,975 and K-12 is $16,500
% on Financial Aid
30%
62%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,100
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
n/a
Sean Magoun
Admissions Associate
Patrice Arnold
Candice Lopez
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chorus, FIrst Lego League Robotics, First Robotics, GIrls Volleyball, Middle School Basketball, Mock Trail, Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Science Olympiadmpiad, SCUBA Diving Club