Elk County Catholic School System

Elk County Catholic School System

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 9-12
600 Maurus St,  Saint Marys, PA
3.6
2.3
675 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
26
Reading
28
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
77%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
53.6%
Male
46.4%
White
96.6%
Asian
1.1%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Hispanic
<1%

School Rankings

#42 Best Catholic Schools in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 37 Students
University of Pittsburgh 28 Students
Gannon University 27 Students
Duquesne University 26 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 22 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 17 Students
Slippery Rock University 15 Students
Saint Vincent College - Pennsylvania 14 Students
Penn State Erie - The Behrend College 12 Students
PennWest Clarion 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 12 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Early Childhood Education 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Marketing 6 Students
Architecture 6 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Accounting 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 22 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/1/2020
Elk County Catholic High School provides an extremely welcoming environment of people. It has something to offer for everyone. The school offers much support in financial aid, so that money is never a problem for families who wish to send their children to Elk County Catholic.
3.0 Senior
8/1/2018
High school is in the same building as middle school due to decreasing numbers. Small classes make it easier for teachers to stay close with students and assure they are on track. English department seems stronger and prepares kids more for college than math and science combined. SAT scores low for a school that does not have state testing.
5.0 Parent
7/30/2017
Elk County Catholic has a great sense of community. Everyone feels welcomed and feels as if they belong. The program is rigorous and students are pushed to their potential. The staff is very committed and our small size allow for a special personal connection. Our facility is functional but could use some upgrades.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 student
3/5/2019
Horrible the worst experience of my life
5.0 student
7/23/2014
I'm a former student of this school, and as a whole, I would rate the school very highly in retrospect. It's a very good college prep school. The math curriculum has a long history of excellence, and as a result, a lot of students go on to become engineers. The English program is also very good. I h...
1.0 student
4/23/2010

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Elk County Catholic School System is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 600 Maurus St in Saint Marys, PA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 675 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Elk County Catholic School System has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Marys Area Senior High School, St. Marys Catholic Middle School, Holy Rosary School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Marys has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Elk County Catholic School System.

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