Fontbonne Academy
930 Brook Road, Milton, MA, 02186-0218 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (617)696-3241
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Fontbonne Academy is a secondary school for young women sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. Founded upon a Catholic, Western intellectual and spiritual tradition, today Fontbonne welcomes students of all faiths as they prepare for life in a global community. For each student, the goal upon graduation is that she will have discovered the true reach of her abilities and be thoroughly prepared for high academic achievement in a college curriculum; she will have had spiritual experience and education that open her to the world heritage of humankind’s search for God; and she will have had a social experience in a diverse community that prepares her to live and work among peoples of many cultures. Fontbonne’s academic program, co-curricular activities, and daily life seek to instill in young women qualities of leadership, intellectual openness, social connection, and spiritual strength that will support the widest range of personal and professional choices they might make. We believe our education confers as its highest attainments wisdom and grace to live fully and courageously in a challenging world. ...read more  

School Overview:
Fontbonne Academy
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1954
County Norfolk County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 469 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School ( MA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 23% 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 100 students
Grade 10 - 115 students
Grade 11 - 116 students
Grade 12 - 138 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 43 teachers
Average Class Size 20
Number of AP Courses 18
This School ( MA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:7
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 29 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,000
Headmaster Dr. Anne Malone
Admissions Director Ms. Susan Morrissey
Admissions Associate Ms. Barbara E. Higgins
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 16

Sports
Alpine SkiingBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DivingEquestrian
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Volley BallWinter Track
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 28

Extracurriculars
YearbookWellspring
The TimezTechnology Club
StylusStudent Council
Spanish Honor SocietyService Club
Select Chorus/Jazz ChoirS.A.D.D.
Robotics TeamPeer Mentors
Peer EducationNational Honor Society
Model United NationsLiterary Magazine
International ClubInternational Club
Gospel ChoirGame Club
French Honor SocietyEquestrian Service Club
Environmental ClubDrama Club
Dance ClubBest Buddies
Association for Diversity in ActionAnime Club
 
School Notes:
  • One hundred percent of Fontbonne graduates are accepted to college. Twenty percent of the student population is eligible for National Honor Society. 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. Morning bus service is now available along Routes 3 North, 24 North and 109 West. Eight-five percent of the student population is engaged in extra-curricular activities. A popular equestrian extra-curricular program attracts many students.
  • Profile last updated: 02/14/2008

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 02186 )
School Zip ( 02186 ) ( MA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 26,062 people 6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 59% 43%
Population Average Age 39 years old 36.5 years old
Average Household Size 2.8 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $78,985 $51,535
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 68 years old 57 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (02186)



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% Owning / % Renting 84% / 16% 58% / 42%
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