St. Joseph's Academy vs. Notre Dame High School
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Overview
St. Joseph's Academy is a college preparatory high school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Our mission at the Academy is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge, and respect for self and others.
Our community expects these young women to make a profound impact in the world.
We strive to provide an environment where each student can develop as a whole person and where she can be guided toward service to God and neighbor.
SJA acknowledges the uniqueness of each individual and strives to nurture the integrity and autonomy of its students.
Administration, faculty, and staff understand that by their actions they demonstrate responsible behavior and commitment to Catholic values. Interactions with adults and with other students foster growth in self-awareness, understanding of others, and decision-making.
Notre Dame High School educates young women to become confident, compassionate Christian leaders.
Each student is guided to reach the fullness of her potential and to use her gifts to make a difference in the world around her.
Notre Dame High School provides a college preparatory program to girls from diverse backgrounds through an environment of differentiated instruction.
In the spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and in response to the mission of Jesus in the Catholic tradition, students are educated to integrate lifelong learning, faith and service into their lives.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 1993
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1840
1934
Students Body
Total Students
529 students
253 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
7%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
148
75
Grade 10 Students
124
69
Grade 11 Students
134
47
Grade 12 Students
123
62
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
76%
71%
Average Class Size
10
15
Number of AP Classes
14
29
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:11
Average ACT score
27
25
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Nov. 30 / May. 31
Tuition Cost
$15,990
$13,600
% on Financial Aid
29%
42%
Acceptance Rate
85%
n/a
Admissions Director
Dianne Dunning-Gill '88
Laura Backer
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jamie Wood
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
29
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Academic Coaching, American Movie Critics Club, American Sign Language Club, Anime Club, Art Club, Beta Chi Pi Society, Brand Ambassadors, Chess Club, Drama Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Earth Team, Esports, French Club, Future Investigators of America, Harry Potter Club, Human Dignity Club, Library Guild, National Honor Society, ND Ambassadors, Puzzle Club, Quill & Scroll Society, Rebel Writers, Robotics Club, Rockin Rebels (Spirit Squad), Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, Supporting Fellow Sisters, Women of the World, Yoga Club