Mission Statement: "Holy Spirit Academy is a private high school in the Catholic intellectual tradition offering an integrated academic program.
The school`s Christ-centered approach to education fosters an environment grounded in the Truth, which prepares students for a life at the service of others.
Through the action of the Holy Spirit and with the intercession of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the academy strives to help students realize their God given purpose, instilling in them confidence to enrich the current culture.".
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Red, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Notes
- Our Mission: "Holy Spirit Academy is a private high school in the Catholic intellectual tradition offering an integrated academic program. The school`s Christ-centered approach to education fosters an environment grounded in the Truth, which prepares students for a life at the service of others. Through the action of the Holy Spirit and with the intercession of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the academy strives to help students realize their God given purpose, instilling in them confidence to enrich the current culture."
- We will welcome transfer students into grades 9-12 for the 2019-2020 academic year and invite prospective students for the 2020-21 to the school. Holy Spirit Academy is a NAPCIS Member. Click here to learn more.
- Holy Spirit Academy is:
- AFFORDABLE -Tuition rate for 2020-21 is $7,490, significantly lower than most private Catholic high schools in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area. -Nearly 60% of families were awarded financial aid for the 2019-2020 school year. -We offer both need-based and merit-based scholarships.
- FAITHFUL -Students participate in daily communal prayer, attend Holy Mass weekly, and have regular access to the Sacrament of Confession. -We follow a Liberal Arts curriculum rooted in the Classics (e.g. Homer, Euclid, Herodotus, Aquinas, Dante, Shakespeare, Chesterton, and others) in the Catholic intellectual tradition. -All faculty and staff take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Church.
- ACCESSIBLE -We are located on the campus of St. Henry Catholic Church in Monticello, a northwestern suburb of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area. -We draw students from towns and schools as far west as Annandale, and as far east as Maple Grove. -We have several families who utilize car pools to coordinate travel to and from the school and extracurricular events.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Spirit Academy cost?
Holy Spirit Academy's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What sports does Holy Spirit Academy offer?
Holy Spirit Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Holy Spirit Academy?
The application deadline for Holy Spirit Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/2/2019
There are 35 students enrolled in the 2018-2019 school year. We are a grades 9-12 private, catholic high school located in monticello, Minnesota. The classes only have 1 teacher each.
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