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Established in 1905 by the Sisters of Mercy, the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall educates young women in grades 9-12. It is the first independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women in Connecticut.
Located on a 25-acre campus, it surrounds an 1864 Victorian mansion.Three academic buildings house a library, auditorium, gymnasium and chapel.
Approximately 350 young women from 40+ cities and towns commute by bus, train, or car. The student body represents diverse backgrounds -- racial, socio-economic, geographic, cultural, and faith -- and includes 5% international students.
Lauralton Hall offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum which emphasizes mastery of analytical and critical thinking skills, problem solving, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively. Challenging and demanding college preparatory, honors, advanced placement and UConn ECE courses are offered.
While deeply rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition and the values of the sponsoring Religious Sisters of Mercy, Lauralton Hall welcomes students of all faiths.
Lauralton Hall is one of 40 Mercy high schools in the Americas and shares with other Mercy secondary schools the values of a Mercy education.
Lauralton Hall graduates are competent, confident, and compassionate young women empowered for life.
Top-seeded Lauralton Hall erased a one-goal halftime deficit and defeated No. 2-seeded Old Lyme 8-6 to capture the CIAC Class S championship, the program's first state title.
Lauralton Hall students are digging school this year. The independent Catholic college prep school for girls today announced a pilot program, the Science of Archaeology, featuring an authentic archaeological dig ...moreon the School's historic campus. hide
AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Chemistry AP, Computer Science Principles AP, English Lang/Comp AP, Environmental Science AP, European History AP, French AP, Latin AP, Physics 1 A P, Spanish AP, Statistics AP, U.S. History AP
Club or Organization: Highlights (School Newspaper), Italian Club, Mock Trial Club, National Honor Society, Peer Mentors, Spanish Club, Spirit Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Youth and Government
Arts and Music Programs: Fall Musical, Milford United Percussion, Symphonic Orchestra
School Notes
Admission to Lauralton Hall is based on a holistic picture of
each young woman who applies. Your application will be carefully
reviewed by our AdmissionsCommittee. We will be test optional
and will review scores if you share them.We want to know a
lot more about you than test scores, so please list your
extracurricular activities in your application. We look forward to
reading your application, essay, and recommendation letters to help
us get to know you better.
Grades: 9-12 | 865 students20.7 miles 333 Christian Street Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 697-2000
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
511/3/2020
My husband and I see patients on a daily basis. In fact, we were first introduced to Lauralton Hall by former students we had as patients. I remember one former student told me the transition to college was easy thanks to the preparation she had received at Lauralton. She said it was obvious to her that she was more prepared for college than many of her peers. Seeing all of the great work my daughter is now doing as a Junior, I would agree. The faculty here is stellar and the administration superb. Our daughter feels very comfortable here at Lauralton and has made many good friends. She speaks very fondly of her teachers. I highly recommend that you choose for your daughters wisely. We have found a wonderful home at Lauralton!
- Posted by Parent - BETSY
58/21/2019
Lauralton Hall is a special place where girls have the opportunity to thrive academically, personally and spiritually. At Lauralton, girls to spend their four high school years in a welcoming, comfortable, environment.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Susan
52/26/2016
Lauralton Hall is a wonderful school that offers quality academics. Teacher's engage students and motivate them to learn and be their best. The opportunities for girls at LH are as fantastic. The school prepares girls for college and many go on to top schools.
- Posted by Parent - ggarv
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