Fontbonne Academy

930 Brook Road, Milton, MA, 02186-0218
Tel: (617)615-3014
Grades: 9 - 12 | 330 students
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Fontbonne Academy, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women. Mission Fontbonne Academy fosters Gospel values and educational excellence. This inclusive community embraces diversity in many forms. Through the values of respect, responsibility, reconciliation and reverence, Fontbonne Academy promotes growth in spirituality, scholarship, and leadership of young women in the changing world.

School Overview:
Fontbonne Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1954
Student Body
Total Students 330 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 33% (MA School Avg.: 24%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 85%
Average Class Size 18 students
Number of AP Courses 18 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Khaki skirt or pants with school polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $13,400
Tuition Notes Students may apply for financial aid between Nov. 1 and December 31
Admissions Director Mrs. Anna Miner \'90
Admissions Associate Mrs. Maureen Greenwood
Sports
Total Sports Offered 16 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Dance
Diving Equestrian
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 25 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Ambassadors Association for Diversity in Action
Best Buddies Cooking Club
Dance Club Drama Club
Environmental Club Equestrian Service Club
French Honor Society Game Club
Gospel Choir International Club
Literary Magazine Model United Nations
National Honor Society Peer Education
Peer Mentors S.A.D.D.
Select Chorus/Jazz Choir Service Club
Spanish Honor Society Student Council
Stylus Technology Club
Yearbook

School Notes:

    • One hundred percent of Fontbonne graduates are accepted to college. Twenty percent of the student population is eligible for National Honor Society.
    • Our fine arts program allows students to express themselves through music, drama, and art. A Wellness Center provides personal training, nutrition counseling and stress management tools to students, and provides access to workout equipment before, during and after school. In addition to Fontbonne's strong curriculum, tailored curriculum offerings are available to students through the Virtual High School program run through the school. Eight-five percent of the student population is engaged in extra-curricular activities. A popular service program attracts many students.

    Profile last updated: 11/09/2011

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Nearby Schools:

Fontbonne Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St Agatha School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.5 mi. away
Milton Academy
Gr. K-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Elizabeth Seton Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 1.1 mi. away
Carriage House School Inc
Gr. K-1 | 1.3 mi. away

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