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Immaculate Heart Central High School (Watertown, New York)

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Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School
Address
Map
1316 Ives Street

Watertown
,
(Jefferson County)
,
New York
13601

United States
Coordinates43°57′32″N 75°56′0″W / 43.95889°N 75.93333°W / 43.95889; -75.93333
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic;
Sisters of St. Joseph
Established1881
PrincipalLynise Lassiter
Grades9-12
Color(s)Royal Blue and White   
Team nameCavaliers
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
Tuition$3,800/$5,250 (2009-2010)
Athletic DirectorMichael Delaney
Websitehttp://www.ihcschool.org

Immaculate Heart Central High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Watertown, New York. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg.

Background

Immaculate Heart was established in 1881 by the Sisters of St. Joseph as Immaculate Heart Academy, a co-educational private prep academy. The original campus was located at 362 West Main Street in Watertown, New York. The current location is on 1316 Ives St in Watertown, NY. IHC has a well documented reputation in Upstate New York concerning academics. IHC has dominated other schools in the local area concerning academics, as it has out performed, and maintained a higher average on standardized tests than any other local district.[citation needed] To continue their reputable education standards, 65% of IHC graduates earn a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation or Advanced Designation with Honors, and an impressive 100% Graduation and College Matriculation rate. IHC serves about 500 students in the Jefferson County and Fort Drum area. With such close proximity to Fort Drum, about 30% of students that attend IHC are active duty military affiliated.

With its connection to the Ogdensburg Diocese, it is not a surprise that there in faith based connections in this school. IHC prides itself on its service to the community with many students active in community service projects in area. With a “faith community” of students, parents, grandparents, teachers, thousands of alumni, local parishioners and other community members committed to quality Catholic education.

References

  1. ^ MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Archived from the original on February 12, 2011. Retrieved 2009-05-27.


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