Catherine Mcauley High School

631 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103-0410
Tel: (207)797-3802
Grades: 9 - 12 | 185 students
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Located in Portland, McAuley is Maine’s only private, single-sex secondary school. Catherine McAuley High School offers young women of Maine and International students an opportunity to engage in a rigorous, comprehensive, college-preparatory program in liberal studies. Catherine McAuley High School is accredited by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges, and the State of Maine Department of Education. Catherine McAuley High School provides an added dimension to a rigorous academic program. Here the formation of character is valued as highly as intellectual achievement. In keeping with the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley students are constantly challenged to think of others and to reach out to those in need. They are expected to become women of mercy-articulate, and poised, confident and compassionate, gracious in their strength, at home in their own times, respectful of the past, but fully prepared to embrace the future.

School Overview:
Catherine Mcauley High School
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1969
Student Body
Total Students 185 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 5% (ME School Avg.: 9%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 534
Average ACT score 28
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(McAuley polo shirt and plaid skirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $13,250
Tuition Notes Fees approximately $260 and students are responsible to purchase books. This cost is approximately $400. Financial Aid is awarded to 60% of students.
% on Financial Aid 60%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,000
Admissions Director Ericka Sanborn
Admissions Associate Tina Stalker-Thibeault
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Field Hockey
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Winter Track

School Notes:

  • The faculty and staff are committed to developing young women of strong character, academic excellence and social integrity.    Testing profiles 2010                                  

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    • Profile last updated: 06/22/2011

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Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K-9 | 1.1 mi. away
Levey Day School
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