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Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School

590 Lavender Road Athens, GA 30606
Tel: (706) 433-0223 Ext. 1003
donovancatholichs.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked GA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,700
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School Photo #2 - Welcome to Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School! We are the only Catholic High School serving northeast Georgia! We are a small community where we develop leaders with the confidence, competence, conscience, compassion, and courage to lead while radiating Christ in their daily lives!
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About the School

  • The mission of Monsignor Donovan Catholic high School (MDCHS) as a Catholic college-preparatory school is to develop leaders with the compassion, confidence, and courage who, out of love for Christ and others, will radiate Christ in their lives.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked GA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,700
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees

School Facts

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
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeMonsignor Donovan Catholic High School
938
1019
1116
1228
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ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
A resource teachers is on staff to provide support to students with minor differences in learning or processing.
Year Founded
2003
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Silver
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Student Body

Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
List of Courses Offered
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Advanced Courses
AP ArtAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and CompetitionAP Latin Vergil
AP U.S. History
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,700
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% on Financial Aid
43%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Kara Hatcher

School Notes

  • School Motto: Truth and Honor
  • School Mascot: Ram
  • Philosophy
  • The Donovan Community 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 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 believe that learning requires a disciplined atmosphere that fosters both personal freedom and responsibility for one`s decisions.We strive to develop Christian values and to teach our Catholic heritage that all students might become examples of the ideal Christian person: A person who contributes energies and God-given talents for the well-being of self and others.We welcome students to our school who are from non-Catholic faith traditions unless attendance would cause conflict for them because of the unique Catholic dimension and philosophy of our school.We believe in One God, The Father, The Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and that every person is made in His image, deserving of respect and love. We foster these values so that our students may "Radiate the Lord" to the world.
  • Crest & Founding Values
  • The crest of Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School represents founding values for the school. The following is an explanation, clockwise from the upper left portion of the crest:
  • Family- Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School will be a school that provides a nurturing close-knit environment and will encourage parents to take an active part in their child`s education.
  • Inclusiveness- Anyone who is qualified, no matter the socio-economic, racial, or religious background, is encouraged to apply and attend Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School.
  • Jesus Christ- Our central focus as a Catholic school will be to promote a Christian environment and faith-based education in the Catholic tradition.
  • High Academic Standards and Expectations- Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is a college-preparatory school that will expect much from its students and will assist them in their academic endeavors so that each student`s talents can be fully realized.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School cost?
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $10,700 for private students.
What schools are Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School often compared to?
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Athens Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School?
The acceptance rate of Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School offer?
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School's ranking?
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,156 for elementary schools and $14,397 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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