Academy of The Holy Names

1073 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY, 12208-0122
Founded in 1884,  Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic school with a college-preparatory program for girls in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Each of our divisions,  Lower, Middle, and High School,  is unique in its ability to provide excellent academic and enrichment opportunities within a positive and caring environment. Small classes, a challenging course of studies that includes A.P. classes, science research program, extensive extra-curricular activities, a religious development program that reinforces the Christian foundation of respect and services to others, and a college guidance program help to enhance Holy Names commitment in preparing young women for the future.

School Overview:

Academy of The Holy Names
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1884
Student Body
Total Students 331 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 13% (NY School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes See the ahns.org for current tuition details.
Admissions Director Ann Rento
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Field Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 16 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Ambassadors Club Drama Club
Environmental Club Forensics
Future City Literary Journal
Mathcounts Mock Trial
Musicals National Honor Society
Newspaper Pep Club
Service Club Ski Club
Student Council Yearbook

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