Ladywood High School

14680 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI, 48154-0481
Tel: (734)591-1544
Grades: 9 - 12 | 285 students
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Ladywood High School is a female, Catholic, college preparatory school founded in 1950 by the Felician Sisters rooted in the Franciscan tradition and devoted to the fullest academic, spiritual and ethical development of young women in the greater Detroit area. Ladywood draws young ladies from 33 communities and 6 counties within the Metro Detroit area and suburbs. Coming from a magnitude of different backgrounds the student body represents the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the society in which they are being raised. Ladywood educates strong, confident, & community-oriented women.

School Overview:
Ladywood High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
North Central Accreditation
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1950
Student Body
Total Students 285 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 19% (MI School Avg.: 21%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 22 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
Advanced Courses
Acc Algebra II Acc Algebra/Geometry
Acc American Literature Acc Biochemistry I & II
Acc Biology Acc Chemistry
Acc Chemistry Advanced Topics Acc French III
Acc Language & Liturature Acc Sophomore English
Acc Spanish II & III AP American History
AP Biology AP Calculus
AP English Literature AP French
AP Spanish AP Studio Art
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,650
Tuition Notes Please refer to website for detailed information
Admissions Director Kristine Sanders
Sports
Total Sports Offered 20 sports
Sports
Basketball Bowling
Cheering Cross Country
Diving Equestrian
Field Hockey Figure Skating
Flag Football Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Nordic Skiing Snowboarding
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 21 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Anime Club Blazer Media
Book Club Environmental Club
Fashion French Club
International Thespian Society Italian Club
NAHS National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
National Honor Society National Music Honor Society (Tri-M)
Pro-Life Club SADD
SOMA ( Society of Mary Angela) Spanish Club
Spirit Student Council
Tri- M Society Writers
Yellow Ribbon Club

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    • Profile last updated: 09/12/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Ladywood High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St Edith Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.3 mi. away
Montessori Center Of Our Lady
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0.4 mi. away
Northville Montessori Center
Gr. PK-6 | 1.4 mi. away
Metropolitan Junior Academy
Gr. K-10 | 1.4 mi. away
Livonia KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.6 mi. away

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