St. Veronica/independence Mission School vs. St. Peter The Apostle School
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Student Body
School History
Overview
St. Veronica/independence Mission School serves 213 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Veronica/independence Mission School is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
In 1842, the Redemptorists founded St. Peter the Apostle Parish after being asked to minister to the German speaking immigrants in this neighborhood. As the parish school, St. Peter the Apostle School opened in 1848 and has a long history of educating children in the Northern Liberties and Fishtown area. St. Peter the Apostle school community has a rich spiritual tradition and long history of dedicated ministry to the families of this parish through Catholic education. Also present on the parish and school campus is the shrine of St. John Neumann, the founder of the Catholic school system. The school community of St. Peter the Apostle cherishes the gift it is to have this great saint of Catholic education here and we seek to continue the mission of Catholic education in his spirit into the future.
Saint Peter the Apostle School continues to educate students in grades PK - 8 from all faith backgrounds and cultures and offers instruction in STEM, Spanish, American Sign Language, Technology, Art, and Music along with an exceptional core curriculum.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Learning differences that can be accommodated in the regular education classroom are supported. Expansion of program and services expected in the near future.
Year Founded
n/a
1848
Students Body
Total Students
213 students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
18
25
Grade 1 Students
22
25
Grade 2 Students
23
21
Grade 3 Students
26
17
Grade 4 Students
25
20
Grade 5 Students
25
14
Grade 6 Students
24
17
Grade 7 Students
22
25
Grade 8 Students
28
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
20%
Average Class Size
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22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:18
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Students wear regular school uniform with a separate casual gym uniform on appropriate days.)
(Students wear regular school uniform with a separate casual gym uniform on appropriate days.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$5,000
Tuition Notes
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Tuition cost above is for one Catholic student. Tuition discounts are available for families with multiple children. Tuition assistance is available for all families after completion of an application for assistance.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
80%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
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95%
Admissions Director
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Teresa Przybylski
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Baking Club, Broadway Show, Christmas Show, Environmental Club, Kindness Club, Newspaper Club, Public Speaking Club, Rosary Club, Sports Club, Study Skills and Test Preparation Program