Dominican Academy

44 East 68th Street, New York, NY, 10065-0100 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Established in 1897, Dominican Academy is named for its founders, the Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary of the Springs, now the Dominican Sisters of Peace. The Dominican Sisters continue to sponsor the school. As a private Catholic college preparatory, Dominican Academy's classes are all honors, advanced, or Advanced Placement level. 100% of each graduating class attends accredited four-year colleges and universities....

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School Overview:

 
Dominican Academy
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1897
County New York County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 224 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color 36% 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 48 students
Grade 10 - 69 students
Grade 11 - 55 students
Grade 12 - 52 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 93%
Number of AP Courses 13
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform required)
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $10,500
Tuition Notes Several scholarships, ranging from a one-time grant as an incoming freshman to a scholarship covering 66% of a student's tuition that is renewable for four years, are available.
Head of School Sr. Barbara Kane, O.P.
Admissions Director Jo Ann Fannon, Associate Director of Admissions
Sport
Total Sports Offered 7
 
Sports
BasketballCross Country
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 29
 
Extracurriculars
Amnesty InternationalArt Club
Campus MinistryComputer Club
Couture ClubCulture Club
Dance ClubDebate Club
Dominican PreachersDrama Club
Environmental ClubFrench Club
Glee ClubLatin Club
Literary MagazineLiturgical Chorus
Mock Trial TeamNational Honor Society
NewspaperPeer Tutors
Pro-Life ClubProm Committee
SADDScience Club
Shakespeare ClubSpanish Club
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council
Yearbook 

School Notes:

  • Accredited by Middle States, the NY State Board of Regents and twice recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the US Dept. of Education
  • A spiritually rich atmosphere results from a strong foundation in Christian values and leadership
  • 100% of graduating class attends accredited four year colleges and universities
  • Students are encouraged to assume positions of leadership, and to participate in service activities
  • Profile last updated: 07/30/2009

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    posted on October 5, 2009 at 06:48:20 pm
    Dejan takes your questions on the PBC in his final chat of the 2009 season.
  • Dominican prospects play fast and loose with rules (Everett Herald)
    posted on September 27, 2009 at 07:08:45 am
    SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — In the winter of 2007, Major League Baseball was shaken to its core as Congress, armed with the Mitchell Report, examined the single greatest threat to the integrity of the game: steroids.
  • New film examines challenges facing Latin ballplayers (Standard-Examiner)
    posted on September 26, 2009 at 01:45:47 am
    Pedro Martinez bounced the pitch. Catcher Carlos Ruiz recovered the ball quickly and fired a strike to Pedro Feliz at third, who tagged out the Mets runner trying to advance for the final out of the eighth inning. And even more remarkable than the fact that manager Charlie Manuel allowed his 37-year-old starter to throw 130 pitches that night was that the play involved three Latin players ...
  • Nats Eye New Latin American Base (Washington Post)
    posted on September 13, 2009 at 03:45:04 am
    MIAMI, Sept. 12 -- From one of three potential sites in the Dominican Republic, the Washington Nationals will soon headquarter their new Latin American baseball academy, reestablishing themselves in a country that previously linked them to embarrassment and scandal.
  • Cubs recall RHP Esmailin Caridad from Triple-A Iowa (Daily Herald)
    posted on September 6, 2009 at 06:01:05 pm
    The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Esmailin Caridad from Triple-A Iowa. Caridad, who wears uniform No. 33, is available for today's game at Citi Field against the New York Mets at 12:10 p.m. CT. The Cubs now have 31 players on their active roster.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10065)
School Zip (10065)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) n/a 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree n/a 32%
Population Average Age n/a 35 years old
Average Household size n/a 2.5 persons
Median Household Income n/a $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household n/a 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure n/a 58 years old
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