Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame High School educates young women to become confident, compassionate Christian leaders.
Each student is guided to reach the fullness of her potential and to use her gifts to make a difference in the world around her.
Notre Dame High School provides a college preparatory program to girls from diverse backgrounds through an environment of differentiated instruction.
In the spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and in response to the mission of Jesus in the Catholic tradition, students are educated to integrate lifelong learning, faith and service into their lives.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $13,600
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Nov. 30 / May. 31
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Notre Dame High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1934

Student Body

Total Students
253 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Notre Dame High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
29 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
25
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Nov. 30 / May. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
42%
Admissions Director
Laura Backer
Admissions Associate
Jamie Wood

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
29 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Coaching, American Movie Critics Club, American Sign Language Club, Anime Club, Art Club, Beta Chi Pi Society, Brand Ambassadors, Chess Club, Drama Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Earth Team, French Club, Future Investigators of America, Harry Potter Club, Human Dignity Club, Library Guild, National Honor Society, ND Ambassadors, Puzzle Club, Quill & Scroll Society, Rebel Writers, Robotics Club, Rockin Rebels (Spirit Squad), Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, Supporting Fellow Sisters, Women of the World, Yoga Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Esports

School Notes

  • Founded in 1934, Notre Dame High School is an all-girls private Catholic college preparatory school that provides an education that empowers young women to become confident, compassionate Christian leaders. As a sponsored ministry of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, NDHS is committed to the mission of educating students to integrate lifelong learning, faith, and service into their lives. Through rigorous academics and abundant leadership experiences, each young woman is guided to reach the fullness of her potential and to use her gifts to transform the world around her. For 50 years, Notre Dame has offered students an individualized approach to education with our differentiated instruction program. This approach challenges students to take increased responsibility for learning and offers them a start to collegiate success. By providing a dynamic learning environment, our students learn and further develop organizational skills, time management, and self-advocacy. They attend regular classes on a flexible modular schedule, participate in small-group discussions, apply knowledge and skills in labs, conduct independent research, and participate in cooperative learning. The hallmark of NDHS is the Advisor Program, which ensures 1:1 attention for each student no matter her interests - academics, athletics, or the arts. Every young woman has a place at Notre Dame!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Notre Dame High School cost?
Notre Dame High School's tuition is approximately $13,600 for private students.
What schools are Notre Dame High School often compared to?
Notre Dame High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Incarnate Word Academy, Cor Jesu Academy, St. Josephs Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Notre Dame High School offer?
Notre Dame High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Notre Dame High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.
What is Notre Dame High School's ranking?
Notre Dame High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of students of color, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame High School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame High School is Nov. 30 / May. 31.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $13,600
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Nov. 30 / May. 31
  • Source: Verified school update

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