Tel:
(617)615-3014
Grades: 9 - 12 | 330 students
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
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| 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) |
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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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