Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School vs. Athens Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Advanced Degrees
Athens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Overview
The mission of Monsignor Donovan Catholic high School (MDCHS) as a Catholic college-preparatory school is to develop leaders with the compassion, confidence, and courage who, out of love for Christ and others, will radiate Christ in their lives.
As a coeducational college preparatory day school, Athens Academy seeks and admits students with a variety of talents from diverse social, economic, geographic and racial backgrounds.
Students should exhibit an interest in becoming part of a community that seeks excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and service.
In addition, parents should value a school community that promotes respect and integrity above all.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
A resource teachers is on staff to provide support to students with minor differences in learning or processing.
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Year Founded
2003
1967
Students Body
Total Students
101 students
936 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
67
Kindergarten Students
-
33
Grade 1 Students
-
55
Grade 2 Students
-
55
Grade 3 Students
-
55
Grade 4 Students
-
55
Grade 5 Students
-
58
Grade 6 Students
-
65
Grade 7 Students
-
75
Grade 8 Students
-
78
Grade 9 Students
38
85
Grade 10 Students
19
85
Grade 11 Students
16
85
Grade 12 Students
28
85
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
119 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
88%
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Average Class Size
10
n/a
Number of AP Classes
11
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:8
Average SAT score
1190
1249
Average ACT score
27
27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform )
(Uniform )
Casual
(Dress code applies to Lower and Middle Schools)
(Dress code applies to Lower and Middle Schools)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,700
$19,525
% on Financial Aid
43%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$7,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Kara Hatcher
Geoffrey Walton
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mary Catherine Jernigan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
15