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School in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States
Mount Carmel Christian School
Address
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)
GradesK-12
Enrollment74 (2021-22)
Student to teacher ratio10.6
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.

History

The school was founded 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. Bible classes were taught the first hour each day, and bible lessons were incorporated into all lessons.

Enrollment in 1974 was 26. Classes were held in Mount Carmel Community Church in Prittstown, in four rooms created by remodeling the churches original auditorium. 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

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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. Mount Carmel has the following athletic offerings at the school:

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

References

  1. ^ "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 October 30, 2023.
  3. "Explore Mt Carmel Christian School in Mount Pleasant, PA". GreatSchools.org. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  4. "Mt. Carmel Christian School in PA". Niche. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  5. "Mt Carmel Christian School (2023-24 Profile) - Mount Pleasant, PA". Private School Review. October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  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 October 15, 2023.
  9. Pie, Daniel (September 16, 1974). "School has new though on teaching". Connellsville, Pennsylvania Daily Courier. Retrieved October 15, 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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