Donahue Academy
Donahue Academy is a PK-12 Catholic, classical school sponsored by Ave Maria Parish.
In all things, our students encounter Christ and pursue excellence.
Students deepen their love of God and others through the pursuit of al lthat is True, Good and Beautiful.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 335 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,875
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Donahue Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
335 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average SAT score
1310
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,875
Tuition Notes
Grades 9-12 Tuition = $10,875
Need based financial aid
Accept Step up For Students
Admissions Director
Veronica Lendman
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Garden Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Pro Life Club, Robotics, Running, Scholar Bowl, Student Life Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama, Yearbook
Garden Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Pro Life Club, Robotics, Running, Scholar Bowl, Student Life Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama, Yearbook
School Notes
A culture of excellence where students:
- Ecounter Christ
- See truths in relation to each other
- Appreciate the unity of all truth.
- Helps Students Encounter Christ In a personal relationship of authentic love.
- Leads students to Jesus In the Sacraments.
- Includes study of Scripture.
- Promotes service and love for each other.
- Exposes the students to Truth, Beauty and Goodness.
- Is structured and integrated.
- Focuses on the acquisition of knowledge through reading original texts and classics.
- Follows the classical Trivium of Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric.
- Studies academic disciplines and essential truths that transcend the disciplines. Develops a sense of wonder and a love for learning.
- Trains the mind in the tools of learning.
Source: Verified school update
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