Notre Dame High School

2701 Vermont Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404-0374
Notre Dame is a Catholic high school welcoming all faiths. Our mission is to share the Catholic faith in an environment which fosters spiritual growth and academic excellence and embraces religious, academic, cultural and economic diversity.

School Overview:

Notre Dame High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1876
Student Body
Total Students 425 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 13% (TN School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 59%
Average Class Size 17 students
Number of AP Courses 11 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 85%
Admissions Director Jenny Rittgers
Sports
Total Sports Offered 17 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Cross Country Dance
Diving Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 27 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Club Concert Band
Democracy Club Dodgeball Club
Drama Emeralds Winter Dance Team
Environmental Club Green & Gold Ambassadors
Honor Council Irish Charms Dance Team
Irish Echoes (yearbook) Jazz Band
Mock Trial Mu Alpha Theta
Music Ministry National BETA Club
National Honor Society Paddle Badminton Club
Pep Band Percussion Band
Ping Pong Club SEARCH
STARS Student Leadership Council
Toss Up/Quiz Bowl Walking Club
Yoga Club

School Notes:

  • Notre Dame’s teaching philosophy is that students develop their intellectual gifts differently, that each one has a unique way of learning, and that the effective school responds accordingly. We offer academic programs that include college preparatory, honors, advanced placement and dual-enrollment (college credit) studies. Students participate in four years of guidance focused on self-discovery and the development of individual interests and abilities toward career awareness and college placement.

    With a mission of developing young people into mature students and men and women of integrity, Notre Dame is also committed to seeing that students experience the full range of opportunity in life. Campus clubs, leadership organizations and athletic teams provide ready access to activities that enrich life and learning. More than half of our students participate in at least one of our athletic teams. Students, faculty and staff contribute 15,ooo hours of service annually to local community concerns. Our focus is on providing a rounded high school experience without undue pressure, based in study and balanced with sports, the arts, campus and community service, and social activities.

    Consistent with our mission, Notre Dame strives for a diverse student body that reflects the community we serve. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all races, religions and national origins. Days at Notre Dame open and close with student-led prayer. Personal and spiritual growth are encouraged and nourished through a four-year program of theology studies that allow students to examine social justice issues and the histories and beliefs of the world’s major religions. Our safe-choice education and prevention programs are designed to support students as well as their families. Our campus ministry is active throughout the year, and our school calendar includes daily Mass, class retreats and SEARCH weekends.

  • Profile last updated: 08/27/2012

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