Academy Of The Holy Cross
4920 Strathmore Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895-0208 - View a map of this school Map
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The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion, and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world. The Academy of the Holy Cross is a private Catholic high school for girls. Its college preparatory program reflects a holistic approach to education by fostering the intellectual, physical and moral development of the students. The goal of the educational program is to provide the opportunities and challenges necessary for students to achieve their full potential as Christian women in today's society. To achieve this goal, the curriculum offers students a variety of learning experiences in liberal and creative arts, math, science and career education. The faculty of Holy Cross encourages students to succeed in the educational program by recognizing and providing for individual needs and differences in learning styles. As part of the community of faith at Holy Cross, students are encouraged to clarify their Christian values, deepen their relationship with God and others and develop individual responsibilities for promoting justice in the world. ...read more  

School Overview:
Academy Of The Holy Cross
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Montgomery County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 561 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School ( MD ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 13% 31%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 132 students
Grade 10 - 143 students
Grade 11 - 162 students
Grade 12 - 124 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 47 teachers
This School ( MD ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 177 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion, and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world. The Academy of the Holy Cross is a private Catholic high school for girls. Its college preparatory program reflects a holistic approach to education by fostering the intellectual, physical and moral development of the students. The goal of the educational program is to provide the opportunities and challenges necessary for students to achieve their full potential as Christian women in today's society. To achieve this goal, the curriculum offers students a variety of learning experiences in liberal and creative arts, math, science and career education. The faculty of Holy Cross encourages students to succeed in the educational program by recognizing and providing for individual needs and differences in learning styles. As part of the community of faith at Holy Cross, students are encouraged to clarify their Christian values, deepen their relationship with God and others and develop individual responsibilities for promoting justice in the world.
  • Profile last updated: 02/12/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 20895 )
School Zip ( 20895 ) ( MD ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 18,713 people 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 64% 32%
Population Average Age 41 years old 36.0 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $81,906 $56,884
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.1 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 52 years old 40 years old
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Zipcode (20895)



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