Academy of the Holy Family
The Academy of the Holy Family (AHF), a Catholic high school for young women, was founded in 1874.
We are located in the New England countryside approximately two hours away from Boston and three hours from New York City.
The Academy has educated young women from the United States and abroad.
A tight-knit school community, AHF offers its students the opportunity to express their faith and learn in a comfortable atmosphere.
Classes are small, enabling students to receive individual attention. Courses offered include college prep, honors and some advanced placement classes.
Our international students have English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for ESL classes.
The faculty consists of both religious and lay persons. At the Academy we strive to "Pursue knowledge; embrace the truths of Christ; respond to the needs of others." Our young women are confident, active in the community and graduate from AHF, ready to attend various colleges and universities.
We often hear from our alumnae and realize the impact the Academy has made on them- successful careers, yes, as well as bringing a sense of family to wherever their path in life has taken them.
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Academy of the Holy Family is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Small student body (number of students)
- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- Student Attention Low student:teacher ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | Academy of the Holy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1874 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 10 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 40 students | 302 students |
| % Students of Color | 25% | 25% |
| % International Students | 25% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 75% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1130 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 980 - 1400 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (School Uniforms - grey skirts and blue polo shirts) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 2 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 44% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $31,500 | $59,050 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $11,000 | $33,082 |
| Tuition international students | $39,900 | $53,848 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 75% | 40% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Sr. M. Kateri | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 2 | 18 |
| Courses | AP Calculus | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 3 | 16 |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Softball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 16 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Admission Ambassador, AV Club, Debate Club, Dorm Proctor, Drama Club, Environmental Club, Human Rights Club, Instrumentalist's Club, Legion of Mary, National Art Honor Society, National Honors Society, Outdoors/Exercise Club, Student Council, Teens of Pro-Life Club, Yearbook, YOUTH Public Speaking Club | |
School Notes
- The Academy recently purchased a house (Marist Hall) next to the Academy, and it has been refurbished and prepared for nine students to live in it during the school. Seniors and some juniors live there to prepare themselves for college and independent living. Two Resident Assistants (faculty members of the Academy) live there as well.
- LD types supported: No special ed, but small classes
- Academy of the Holy Family accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
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