Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
- The mission of Monsignor Donovan Catholic high School (MDCHS) as a Catholic college-preparatory school is to develop leaders with the competence, conscience, compassion, confidence, and courage who, out of love for Christ and others, will radiate Christ in their lives.
- MDCHS is a college-preparatory school dedicated to providing opportunities for the development of the spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual, social, and physical growth of each student.
- As we strive to nurture within each student the belief that we are all created by a personal and a loving God who cares for us and desires that we share with Him His life of happiness, our goal is to work in partnership with parents in developing in their sons and daughters a sense of responsibility to God, to themselves, and to their fellow human beings.
- We strive to help each student to develop a realistic and positive self-image, thus enabling the student to be a productive and happy individual.
- The mission of Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School as a Catholic College-Preparatory School is to develop leaders of competence, conscience, compassion, confidence, and courage who, out of love for Christ and others, will radiate Christ in their lives.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 105 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,700
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 23
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School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Catholic Education Association Georgia Accrediting Commission Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 2003 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 105 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 43% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 9 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Competition, AP Latin Vergil, AP U.S. History |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 23 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,700 |
| % on Financial Aid | 70% |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Paul Quick |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting |
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