Peninsula Catholic High School
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Peninsula Catholic High School
| Established | 1903 |
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| School type | diocesan school |
| Principal | Francine Gagne |
| Location | Newport News, VA |
| Enrollment | 340 |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Nickname | Knights |
| Rival School | Hampton Roads Academy |
| Homepage | Official Site |
Peninsula Catholic High School is a regional school of the Diocese of Richmond located in Newport News, Virginia, which offers grades 8 through 12.
It is a a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA).
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[edit] History
Peninsula Catholic High School was founded in 1903 as St. Vincent de Paul School for girls, it became co-educational in 1929 when the Xaverian Brothers closed their school for boys. It was renamed Peninsula Catholic High school in 1968 by Bishop Russell. The school opened a new facility in the fall of 1996. Since the 1984-85 school year, Peninsula Catholic has been under lay administration.
[edit] Demographics
In the 2004-2005 school year, Peninsula Catholic's 340 students were 71% Catholic and 54% Female.
[edit] Athletics/Extracurriculars
The school's mascot is a knight.
Peninsula Catholic offers Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling.
[edit] Links
- Peninsula Catholic High School - Official website.
