Institute Of Notre Dame (Closed 2023)

The Institute of Notre Dame (IND) is a girls Catholic high school located in the heart of Baltimore City.
It is a school rich in history, tradition, academic excellence and faith.
Founded in 1847 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school continues today at its original location.
Rooted in the values of the Catholic faith and the educational vision of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, IND is a college preparatory school for young women.
The school's mission is to educate students to become women of discernment, active leaders, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens of the world.
The school's philosophy is to enable every young woman to develop to the fullness of her potential.
As a culturally diverse community, IND strives to create an environment that enables students to understand and accept themselves and others as persons of dignity and worth.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1847

Student Body

Total Students
218 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Institute Of Notre Dame Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
18%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
12 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English - Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French, AP Government, AP Physics, AP Research, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 20 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Visit www.indofmd.org for more information about tuition and fees.
% on Financial Aid
80%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Acceptance Rate
72%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Catalina L. Keilhauer

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
45 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
A Capella Choir, Ambassadors, Black Student Union, Campus Ministry, Computer Club, Cultural Awareness, Dance Club, Drama, Environmental Club, Equestrian Club, Food Critics Club, Future Health Care Professionals, Garland - Literary Magazine, Hildie's Helpers, iN! Digital Magazine, It's Academic, Model United Nations, Moot Court, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Outdoor Adventures, PAL - Preserving and Learning, Peer Mediators, Peer Ministers, Reading IND, Recycling, Robotics and Engineering Club, Robotics Club, SADD, Select Choir, Senior Service, Sewing Club, Shalom Club, Société Honoraire de Français, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, Stage Guild, Student Peace Activists, Students Sharing Coalition, TASC - Student Government, Tri M - Music Honor Society, Ukulele Club, wINDows - School Newspaper, Women's Empowerement Club, Youth Ministry

Arts and Music Programs:
Choral Performance

School Notes

  • IND places top priority upon academics. IND has a 100% acceptance rate to college and the class of 2018earned over $12.5 million in merit basedscholarships.
  • Extracurricular activities complement the academic program, including 14 varsity sports, opportunities in the performing and visual arts, community service, musical groups, and many clubs. Regardless of where the individual student's talents lie, whether in academics, athletics, or in extracurricular activities, IND strives to enable each and every student to experience success. That success generates the confidence and poise that allows students to reach the fullness of her potential in college and beyond. Since
  • 2009, the school has maintained a 1:1 Student-Tablet PC Program. Through the careful integration of technology across the curriculum, teachers create a learning environment that is more individualized and tailored to each student's needs. By providing each student with her own tablet PC, IND ensures that technology is an affordable, accessible, and indispensible educational tool. IND offers three signature programs in Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Institute Of Notre Dame cost?
Institute Of Notre Dame's tuition is approximately $14,700 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Institute Of Notre Dame?
The acceptance rate of Institute Of Notre Dame is 72%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.
What sports does Institute Of Notre Dame offer?
Institute Of Notre Dame offers 14 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Institute Of Notre Dame?
The application deadline for Institute Of Notre Dame is Dec. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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