At a Glance

Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic, college-preparatory learning community, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Academy guides young women in their personal faith formation, challenges students to pursue academic excellence, and encourages social responsibility on behalf of global justice.

Enrollment

600 young women in grades 9 - 12.

NDA students come from more than 40 towns across the south shore and surrounding areas. They travel south from Quincy, Milton, and Boston. Some travel west from the Brockton area and others travel north from towns such as Plymouth, Kingston, and Cape Cod.

By the Numbers

Student : Teacher Ratio 12 : 1

Typical Class Size 16 - 24

Volumes in Library 15,000

Interscholastic Sports 18

Student Clubs & Organizations 24

Advanced Placement Cources 18

Campus

The academic building includes a chapel, auditorium, library, 23 classrooms, 2 art studios and a graphic arts computer lab, a choral room and a music lab, 2 computer labs, a guidance center, the Maribeth Merrigan Multi-Media Language Lab, a gymnasium, and cafeteria. The building also offers 5 state-of-the art science labs and a greenhouse as well as a large and welcoming campus ministry center.

The 68-acre campus includes three athletic fields, an eight-lane track with Lynx timing technology, and five tennis courts.

Technology Resources

1 computer available for every 2 students
Smart Boards in every classroom
Secure wireless network throughout the campus
All faculty and staff are equipped with laptops

Faculty Profile

55 full time faculty members
Nearly 80% of the faculty have advanced degrees
5 Sisters of Notre Dame work at the school

Tuition and Fees 2010 - 2011

Tuition: $15,215

Additionally, books cost approximately $800 each year. The uniform costs approximately $125.

Financial Aid

NDA awards more than $700,000 in financial aid and scholarships each year.

Alumnae

5,124 active alumnae
4,385 alumnae live in New England
Alumnae reside in 11 countries and 47 states

Accreditation

The Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Membership in the association indicates that the institution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.