Mount Carmel Christian School

Mount Carmel Christian School
Address
Map
1231 Mount Pleasant Road

Mount Pleasant
,
Pennsylvania
15666

United States
Information
MottoExcellence in Christian Education since 1974
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Founded1974
FounderWilliam Hoffman
NCES School ID01907196
PrincipalSherwood Edwards
Teaching staff7.0 (on an FTE basis)[1]
GradesK-12[1]
Enrollment74 (2021-22)[1]
Student to teacher ratio10.6[1]
Color(s)Green & White
Athletics conferenceFCAA
NicknameCougars
NewspaperCougar Courier
YearbookReflections
Websitewww.mymccs.org

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

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

Demographics

Student Demographics
White 90%
Hispanic 6%
Black 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1%
Native American, Multiracial, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander <1%

Athletics

The sports teams are nicknamed the cougars.[12] Mount Carmel has the following athletic offerings[13] at the school:

Boys Girls
Soccer, Basketball, Track Basketball, Volleyball, Track

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for MT CARMEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  3. ^ "Explore Mt Carmel Christian School in Mount Pleasant, PA". GreatSchools.org. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  4. ^ "Mt. Carmel Christian School in PA". Niche. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  5. ^ "Mt Carmel Christian School (2023-24 Profile) - Mount Pleasant, PA". Private School Review. 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  6. ^ "Mt Carmel Christian School". U.S. News Education.
  7. ^ MCCS About Page Retrieved 12-09-2010
  8. ^ Pie, Daniel. "Christian teaching prompts enrollment at Mt Carmel". Connellsville, Pennsylvania Daily Courier. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  9. ^ Pie, Daniel (September 16, 1974). "School has new though on teaching". Connellsville, Pennsylvania Daily Courier. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Mt Carmel Christian School Opens". Connellsville, Pennsylvania: Daily Courier. September 5, 1974.
  11. ^ "4th Faith Bible Meet in Session". Daily Courier. July 24, 1974.
  12. ^ "Basketball champs". Somerset, Pennsylvania Daily American. March 28, 1984.
  13. ^ MCCS Athletic Page Retrieved 12-09-2010

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