Mount Carmel Christian School
| Mount Carmel Christian School | |
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| Address | |
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1231 Mount Pleasant Road Mount Pleasant , Pennsylvania 15666 United States | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Excellence in Christian Education since 1974 |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | William Hoffman |
| NCES School ID | 01907196 |
| Principal | Sherwood Edwards |
| Teaching staff | 7.0 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | K-12[1] |
| Enrollment | 74 (2021-22)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.6[1] |
| Color(s) | Green & White |
| Athletics conference | FCAA |
| Nickname | Cougars |
| Newspaper | Cougar Courier |
| Yearbook | Reflections |
| Website | www |
Mount Carmel Christian School is a private Christian school located in Pennsylvania, United States with 67 Students in grades K-12.[2][3][4][5][6]
History[edit]
The school was founded[7] in 1974, and started with 27 students that year. Reasons provided for founding the school were teaching religion, the provision of corporal punishment, and avoiding sex education.[8] Bible classes were taught the first hour each day, and bible lessons were incorporated into all lessons.[9]
Enrollment in 1974 was 26. Classes were held in Mount Carmel Community Church in Prittstown,[10] in four rooms created by remodeling the churches original auditorium.[11] Later, a mobile building was added. Finally, in 1981, the present building, Pritts Hall opened. Pritts Hall is complete with ten classrooms, a science lab, library, gymnasium, and a computer lab with internet access. Outside elements include both a playground and soccer field.
Academics[edit]
Demographics[edit]
| White | 90% |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Native American, Multiracial, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander | <1% |
Athletics[edit]
The sports teams are nicknamed the cougars.[12] Mount Carmel has the following athletic offerings[13] at the school:
| Boys | Girls |
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| Soccer, Basketball, Track | Basketball, Volleyball, Track |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for MT CARMEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL". nces.ed.gov. US Department of Education. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for MT CARMEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Explore Mt Carmel Christian School in Mount Pleasant, PA". GreatSchools.org. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Mt. Carmel Christian School in PA". Niche. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Mt Carmel Christian School (2023-24 Profile) - Mount Pleasant, PA". Private School Review. 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Mt Carmel Christian School". U.S. News Education.
- ^ MCCS About Page Retrieved 12-09-2010
- ^ Pie, Daniel. "Christian teaching prompts enrollment at Mt Carmel". Connellsville, Pennsylvania Daily Courier. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ Pie, Daniel (September 16, 1974). "School has new though on teaching". Connellsville, Pennsylvania Daily Courier. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "Mt Carmel Christian School Opens". Connellsville, Pennsylvania: Daily Courier. September 5, 1974.
- ^ "4th Faith Bible Meet in Session". Daily Courier. July 24, 1974.
- ^ "Basketball champs". Somerset, Pennsylvania Daily American. March 28, 1984.
- ^ MCCS Athletic Page Retrieved 12-09-2010
