Holy Names Academy
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728 21st Avenue East Seattle, Washington, (King County) 98112 United States |
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| Coordinates | 47°37′34.19″N 122°18′14.94″W / 47.6261639°N 122.3041500°WCoordinates: 47°37′34.19″N 122°18′14.94″W / 47.6261639°N 122.3041500°W |
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| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1880 |
| CEEB code | 481100 |
| Principal | Elizabeth Swift '71 |
| Faculty | 53 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Women-only |
| Enrollment | 692 (2016-2017) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14:1 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and grey |
| Athletics conference | WIAA 3A – Seattle Metropolitan League |
| Team name | Cougars |
| Accreditation | Northwest Association of Independent Schools AdvancED |
| Newspaper | The Dome |
| Yearbook | Excalibur |
| Tuition | $15,540 (2016-2017) |
| Affiliation | Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary |
| Admissions Director | Eileen Denby |
| Athletic Director | Lacey London |
| Website | Official Website |
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Holy Names Academy is a Catholic private all-girls college-preparatory high school, founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary and located on the east slope of Seattle's Capitol Hill at 21st Avenue East between E. Aloha and E. Roy Streets. It is the oldest continually operating school in Washington state. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle, the school has been named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education four separate times. Holy Names Academy emphasizes academics, community service, ethics, and leadership. The school sends many of its students to selective universities every year. Of the graduating Class of 2016, 100% were admitted to 221 different colleges and universities, from which the graduates chose to attend 80, located in 22 states, the District of Columbia, and three foreign countries. Among the Class of 2016, 86% of the young women earned offers of college academic scholarships collectively valued at $31 million.
For 2016-17, Holy Names Academy enrolled 692 students. The student-teacher ratio was 14:1, and the average class size 22. Tuition is $15,540 for the 2016-17 school year. 32.1% of current students received financial aid in 2016-17. Of the enrollment, 34.7% were students of color. More than 29% were of a faith other than Roman Catholic. The school is under the trusteeship of the Sisters of the Holy Names and has a number of religious sisters on the governing board and staff.
The school is guided in all matters by its Mission and Philosophy Statement:
"Holy Names Academy, the oldest continually operating school in the State of Washington, was founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary on November 9, 1880. This Catholic secondary school serves young women of diverse ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds. The unique character of a Holy Names education is achieved in various complementary ways.
"We teach, model, and promote Gospel values. This heritage is transmitted to students through school policies, academic programs, and co-curricular activities that encourage personal growth and respect for others. The Academy seeks to prepare young women for lives of leadership and loving service through excellent academic offerings and meaningful student life programs. The academic curriculum challenges students to develop their scholastic capabilities and individual talents through a four-year program of college-preparatory courses. An extensive student-leadership program offers multiple avenues for participation.
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