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As Nashville's oldest private school, St. Cecilia Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory school serving girls in grades 7 through 12.
Since 1860, St. Cecilia has been providing a premier education for young women who have used their feminine genius to influence and shape their communities and the world as confident leaders.
The school offers a rigorous, award-winning, liberal arts academic program beginning in the 7th grade that teaches students how to think critically and navigate our complex modern world.
The St. Cecilia student has access to the arts, athletics, clubs, dance, debate, music, robotics, service, STEM, theater, travel, and more.
The dedicated faculty knows students by name, providing individual attention and helping each student to discover the woman God made her to be.
St. Cecilia is unique, rooted in a vibrant Christ-centered environment marked by a nurturing community spirit.
We invite you to learn more about St. Cecilia Academy and to visit our campus community.
Support is available to help students with mild learning differences and those designated as high achieving. These students find success at St. Cecilia Academy.
A Variety of Clubs and Organizations Are Offered, Ambassador Board, Baking Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Crochet Club, Culture of Belonging Club, Dance Club - Seasons Dance Company, Finance Club, Forensics, French Club, Latin Club, Math Team Club, Minds in Motion Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, National World Languages Honor Societies, Pep Club, Philosophy Club, Robotics Team, Service Club, Sodality Club, Spanish Club, Speech and Debate Team, Student Council, Theater Guild, Writing Club, Youth Legislature
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Ensemble, Choir, Private Music and Voice Lessons Available
St. Cecilia Academy's tuition is approximately $22,800 for private students.
What sports does St. Cecilia Academy offer?
St. Cecilia Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
SCA played an integral role in shaping who I am today. The loving atmosphere allowed me to be true to myself; the wonderful teachers (many have doctorates!) prepared me well for college at UVA; and the friends I made there remain with me today. I would highly recommend SCA to any ambitious, compassionate, smart young lady looking for a great high school experience. Because of the size and intimacy of the school, I was able to participate in many extracurricular activities, like softball and student government.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - capit
59/13/2024
I am an SCA graduate from 2001 - I can honestly say, the years I spent at St. Cecilia remain some of the most important, formative, meaningful and FUN of my life. Currently, I live in Washington, DC working for the Girl Scouts of the USA. Previously, I was a top aide for 2 U.S. Senators and a Governor, after attending Wake Forest University on a Presidential Scholarship.
Nearly every one of my career and personal achievements I can attribute to the unbelievable education and self confidence I gained at SCA. The nurturing environment was a safe place to succeed, and fail. The sisters were remarkable examples of not only faith and love, but of strong, smart, independent career women. (Did you know they go back to school almost every summer getting multiple master's degrees? Yeah, some are those girls with PHD's in science everyone keeps saying we need more of. cool).
One last story about my lasting friendships gained at SCA - last month, I went to FL for a girls weekend with my 5 best friends from SCA. For over 11 years, we've found a way to connect one weekend a year - away from work, husbands, and stress - to just be silly and be together. And be St. Cecilia girls again.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jillb
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