St. Peter Claver Catholic School GTMD 2020

About

St. Peter Claver Catholic School is a vital part of the fabric of the Twin Cities African American community and has been serving children and families for nearly 70 years. It has a rich history as a beacon for the care and development of the whole child, and the school continues to play that role today.

Who We Serve

St. Peter Claver Catholic School, one of three schools that make up Ascension Catholic Academy, is a “mission-critical” inner-city school and an important anchor for the Rondo Neighborhood of St. Paul. The school serves a diverse community – primarily African American. A majority of the scholars are not Catholic.

• Scholars of color: 98%
• Scholars who are Catholic: 27%
• Students who receive free/reduced lunch: (Government-set qualifying level is $34, 060 or less for a family of four.) 62%

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Social-Emotional Learning

Social/emotional learning is an important part of growing up. Many of us carry negative thinking habits learned in childhood into our adult lives. We help scholars identify and change negative thought patterns. through using the Top 20 Program. This helps create a safe and healthy school community and enhances communication and achievement. 

SLAM Summer Program

Scholars from all three Ascension Catholic Academy schools come together for Super Summer Language and Math, a six-week program aimed at combating summer slide and providing a safe, enriching experience for scholars and peace of mind for their families.

No Scholar is Turned Away
We set our tuition well below our cost of educating each child; tuition for 2018-2019 was $1,400. We work with families to make this transformational education affordable and available to all who desire it. Generous donors like you who support Catholic education provide a vast majority of our revenue, allowing us to provide financial aid grants to our scholars.