St. Jerome Institute
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Washington, DC
1800 Perry St NE, Washington, DC 20018
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools nationwide
In Washington, District of Columbia, St. Jerome Institute is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 61 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of Catholic high schools nationwide. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 61
- Teachers
- 6.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 30 girls, 31 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 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
- Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic high schools nationwide (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
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?
Questions about St. Jerome Institute
What grades does St. Jerome Institute serve?
St. Jerome Institute serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend St. Jerome Institute?
About 61 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Jerome Institute?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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