Academy Of Holy Angels
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(612)798-2600
- The Academy of Holy Angels is a coeducational, Catholic, college preparatory high school located in the Minneapolis suburb of Richfield.
- AHA serves approximately 675 students from over 30 neighborhoods and 42 schools in the Twin Cities.
- We welcome students from around the globe as well.
- Typically about 98% of AHA graduates attend 4 year colleges.
- Others choose jr. hockey, gap years, military, or 2 year colleges.
- Each student receives a Chromebook and is guided to use technology to improve learning.
- In 2009, Academy of Holy Angels received the MN Quality Award, the state version of the Malcolm Baldrige.
- Our academic program is rounded out by our STEM diploma and Theater School, as well as a strong Writing Across the Curriculum program. We offer 67 sports and activities and over 95% of our students participate in one or more.
- There is something for every student here at AHA, and we help our students to achieve!.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 675 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,495
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 19 / rolling
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Academy Of Holy Angels places among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Learning differences are supported through our Learning Variations Program |
| Year Founded | 1877 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1998 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 675 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 17% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 78% |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 19 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English-Composition, AP English-Language, AP English-Literature, AP Government, AP Physics, AP Physics II, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP US History |
| Average SAT score | 1380 |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 19 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,495 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition plans are available, including monthly payments. Scholarships and tuition assistance available based upon need. |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 97% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Meg Angevine |
| Admissions Associate | Joe Berg |
| Endowment Size | $3 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 22 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Paddle Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WeightliftingAlpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Paddle Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Engineering Club, Environmental Club, Knowledge Bowl, Math Team, Model UN, Robotics Team, Social Justice Club, Speech and Debate, Student Government Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramurals, Trapshooting |
School Notes
- 100% graduation rate
- 98% of graduates go directly to college
- 20 Average class size
- 27 ACT average score; 1900 SAT average score
- 73% of seniors enrolled in AP classses (78% of Juniors)
- $15 million in college scholarships offered to seniors
- Our students completed 19,000 hours of service last year!
- STEM diploma
- Theater School
- Winning sports teams and activity clubs
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