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Marian Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Tamaqua, PA

166 Marian Ave, Tamaqua, PA 18252

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Tamaqua since at least 2011

In Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, Marian Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 283 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Allentown. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
283
Teachers
19.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 132 girls, 151 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Catholic high schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 57 Catholic high schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    311’11–12350’15–16302’17–18250’19–20238’21–22283’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    987
    1067
    1155
    1274

    Student body

    White72%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Black7%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Marian Catholic High School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Marian Catholic High School

    What grades does Marian Catholic High School serve?

    Marian Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Marian Catholic High School?

    About 283 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Marian Catholic High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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