St. Vincent Ferrer High School vs. Dominican Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Vincent Ferrer High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Dominican Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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School History
Overview
Saint Vincent Ferrer is a Catholic, college preparatory high school established in the tradition of St.
Dominic; our mission is to provide a supportive and challenging academic environment and to teach young women from diverse backgrounds to develop confidence in their abilities.
We encourage our students to be effective witnesses of Christ's love and productive members of society.
Saint Vincent Ferrer High School subscribes to the philosophy that education is a process of growth and development - a process based on strong faith in God and on respect for each person as an individual and as a responsible member of society.
Dominican Academy has been educating young women intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually since 1897.
Located in the heart of the Upper East Side on 68th Street between Park and Madison Avenues, Dominican Academy (D.A.) consistently ranks among New York City's best high schools and stands alone as the only all-honors high school for girls in New York State.
Operated by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and lay staff, D.A. unites academic excellence and an all-honors curriculum with an intimate, family-like atmosphere. D.A. challenges and empowers young women to be local and global leaders in the 21st century.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 1996
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
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1897
Students Body
Total Students
373 students
250 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
45%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
87
60
Grade 10 Students
81
60
Grade 11 Students
100
65
Grade 12 Students
105
65
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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90%
Average Class Size
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18
Number of AP Classes
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17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Uniform required)
(Uniform required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Nov. 9 / Dec. 13
Tuition Cost
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$18,300
Tuition Notes
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Several scholarships, ranging from a one-time grant as an incoming freshman to a full tuition scholarship are available. Financial aid is available (please note that financial aid awards cannot exceed 50% of tuition, and require the submission of a financial aid application each year).
% on Financial Aid
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30%
Admissions Director
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Madeleine Metzler, Director of Admissions
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art Club, Campus Ministry, Culinary Club, Culture Club, Dance Club, Dominican Preachers, Drama Club, French Club, Glee Club, Latin Club, Literary Magazine, Liturgical Chorus, Mock Trial Team, Museum Club, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Prom Committee, Science Club, Shakespeare Club, Spanish Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Women's Empowerment, Yearbook