School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1935
School Calendar
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
% on Financial Aid
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
Admissions Director
Kimberly A. Kossuth
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Mustang
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Admissions Ambassador ClubBIPOC Student Association
Business & Finance ClubChess Club
Classics ClubCooking & Baking Club
Cultural Enrichment ClubEnvironmental Club
MAHS All StarsMath Team
Prom CommitteeScience Club
Social Media ClubSpeech Team
Student CouncilWriting Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChoir
School Notes
- Mount Alvernia High School, an independent Catholic school for young women in grades 7 through 12, prepares its students to be leaders.
- Since 1927, Mount Alvernia has enlightened and shaped courageous, compassionate, and accomplished women.
- Steeped in the Franciscan tradition of service, students are given a strong foundation of rigorous academics, opportunities to share their gifts and talents in school and beyond, and a strong moral compass to navigate a changing world.
- Every day, your daughter will explore her interests through a robust curriculum, a variety of athletics, and a wide range of co-curricular activities.
- She will be challenged to live by their seven "C`s" values: courage, confidence, character, competence, compassion, commitment, and community.
- She will be nurtured in a tight-knit atmosphere and develop friendships that last a lifetime.
- Her curiosity will blossom into a desire for lifelong learning.
- The Mount Alvernia experience will prepare her for college and life -empowering and inspiring her to become who she was created to be.
- Our Mission is to provide for the spiritual, intellectual, and technological needs of the students, instill in the students an awareness of their relationship with the Creator, the world, and its inhabitants, offer a strong core curriculum based on traditional disciplines which fosters an interdisciplinary approach to learning, encourage courageous, compassionate, articulate women who believe that life has a purpose, who are able to discern the "good," and who will be an effective force for it in the world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mt. Alvernia High School cost?
Mt. Alvernia High School's tuition is approximately $20,500 for private students.
What sports does Mt. Alvernia High School offer?
Mt. Alvernia High School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Mt. Alvernia High School?
The application deadline for Mt. Alvernia High School is Dec. 10 / Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 10 / Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Mt. Alvernia High School located?
Mt. Alvernia High School is located in the Newton Corner neighborhood of Newton, MA.
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cabot
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 Cabot Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-9400
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-9400
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
John Ward
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Dolphin Rd
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6450
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6450
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Bigelow Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42 Vernon St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-6800
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-6800
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Newton North High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
457 Walnut Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-6200
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-6200
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,096 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Underwood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
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Newton, MA 02458
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