Holy Child Academy
- Grades: PK-8
- Student Enrollment: 222
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- Address
- 475 Shadeland Ave
- Drexel Hill, PA 19026
- Phone
- (610) 259-2712
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School Description
Holy Child Academy enrolls 222 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8. It is located in Drexel Hill, PA, which is a medium sized city with a median household income of $48,765.
School Operational Details
- Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 180Note: Kindergarten Operates Five Days Per Week
- School Hours Per Day: 7Note: Kindergarten Offers Both Full and Half Day Schedule
School Religious Orientation
- Roman CatholicArchdiocese of Philadelphia, PA
School Associations
- National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- State or regional independent school association
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1 review for Holy Child Academy
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on July 25, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Fantastic school!
My daughter is happy and learning very fast. Excellent teachers. I highly recommend this school.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 222
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.3Full-Time Teachers: 19Part-Time Teachers: 10
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 8.2
- Percent Minority Students: 18.5%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 81 (36.5%)
- Females: 141 (63.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 23 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 10 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 3.6% |
| White | 166 | 74.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 15 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 8.6% |
| 1st Grade | 32 | 14.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 25 | 11.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 25 | 11.3% |
| 4th Grade | 17 | 7.7% |
| 5th Grade | 17 | 7.7% |
| 6th Grade | 28 | 12.6% |
| 7th Grade | 26 | 11.7% |
| 8th Grade | 18 | 8.1% |
Source: PA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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