Mission Dolores Academy
Mission Dolores Academy is an independent Catholic school that focuses on academic excellence while developing and promoting core Catholic values. MDA is a blended learning school that prepared our scholars for the rigors of 21st Century learning through a robust combination of computer-based curriculum and traditional, small group instruction.
MDA core values have always been academic excellence and preparing our students to become lifelong learners.
Each year our graduating 8th grade class attends top college preparatory high schools while taking the values of Mission Dolores Academy along with them.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 248 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,125
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Mission Dolores Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other special emphasis association(s) Other school association(s) |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Year Founded | 1856 |
Summer School Offered | Yes |
Summer Program Cost | $350 |
Student Body
Total Students | 248 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 97% State avg.: 45% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Classroom Dress Code | Formal (MDA School Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,125 |
Tuition Notes | FULL TUITION RATE $5,125 per year 2 students $7,725 per year 3 students $9,270 per year |
% on Financial Aid | 90% |
Admissions Director | Francisco Luna |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
Sports | Basketball, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Youth SF Recreational Athletic Programs: Yoga |
School Notes
In partnership with families, Mission Dolores Academy strives to
nurture academic excellence in an environment that supports our
students in becoming insightful, informed, and compassionate young
adults.
Our school joins the traditional and the innovative as we help to develop confident lifelong learners.
Student Learning Expectations
We are productive citizens who practice our school`s core values:
Our school joins the traditional and the innovative as we help to develop confident lifelong learners.
Student Learning Expectations
We are productive citizens who practice our school`s core values:
- A belief in God founded by the Catholic tradition, but respectful and inclusive of a broad variety of faiths
- A commitment to be all that we can be, every day, every way
- The knowledge that we are a part of and should contribute to a community; life is bigger than just the individual
- Respect for ourselves and othersIntegrity and honesty with ourselves and others
- Strive to reach academic goals for grade-level appropriate work
- Think critically in all aspects of our lives
- Communicate our ideas effectively both in writing and verbally
- Understand the value and significance of our education
- Act safely, respectfully, and responsibly at all times
- Make good choices in all aspects of our lives: academically, personally, and socially
- Recognize, value, and respect cultural and ethnic differences
- Support one another on the Road to Excellence
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