Saint Mary's Cathedral School (Miami, Florida)

Saint Mary's Cathedral School
Established 1939
Type Private co-educational
Principal Mr. Jorge Rodriguez
Grades Pk-3 to 8th Grade
Location Miami, Florida, United States

The St. Mary's Cathedral School is located at 7485 N.W. 2nd Ave., Miami, Florida.

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History

The school opened October 2, 1939, with eight grades and 230 students. An additional grade was added each year. Eight Sisters from the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida were the original teaching staff. Sister Anna Joseph, S.S.J., was the first principal. The school year 1943-44 had 514 students. The first high school graduation was in 1944 and there were 14 graduates. The last high school graduation was in 1953 and there were 31 graduates. In 1953, the school was reduced to eight grades, which is the current number of grades.

The school year 2008-2009 had 240 students and year 2009-2010 has 385 students. The school's student capacity is 500 students.

There are members of three religious congregations ministering in the school: The Sisters of St. Joseph, the Servants of the Pierced Heart of Jesus and Mary, and the Sisters of St. Francis.

Leadership

Below are lists of individuals who have led the school.

First Sisters of St. Joseph

The first eight Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Mary's School:

Principals

See also

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