Dominican Academy

44 East 68th Street, New York, NY, 10065-0100
Tel: (212)744-0195
Grades: 9 - 12 | 209 students
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Established in 1897, Dominican Academy is a private Catholic college preparatory school for girls conducted by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and lay staff.  All classes are at an honors, advanced, or Advanced Placement level. 100% of each graduating class attends accredited four-year colleges and universities.

School Overview:
Dominican Academy
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1897
Student Body
Total Students 209 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 40% (NY School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 85%
Number of AP Courses 11 courses
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,750
Tuition Notes Several scholarships, ranging from a one-time grant as an incoming freshman to a full tuition scholarship are available. Scholarship awards are based on merit and need.
Admissions Director Jo Ann Fannon, Associate Director of Admissions
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 25 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Campus Ministry
Couture Club Culinary Club
Culture Club Dance Club
Dominican Preachers Drama Club
French Club Glee Club
Latin Club Literary Magazine
Liturgical Chorus Mock Trial Team
National Honor Society Newspaper
Pro-Life Club Prom Committee
SADD Science Club
Shakespeare Club Spanish Club
Student Ambassadors Student 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
    • Small class size and a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 ensures that each student is personally known
    • Academic excellence and dedication to learning foster a culture of achievement
    • Students are encouraged to assume positions of leadership, and to participate in service activities

    Profile last updated: 09/19/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Dominican Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Manhattan High School For Girls
Gr. 9-12 | 0.2 mi. away
St Vincent Ferrer High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Buckley School
Gr. K-9 | 0.3 mi. away
The Browning School
Gr. K-12 | 0.3 mi. away

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