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Where Girls

Seen. Supported. Strengthened in Sisterhood.

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Rise

Our Mission

Holy Names Academy inspires young women of diverse beliefs and backgrounds to excel in life with confidence and courage, to think critically, act with purpose, advocate for justice, serve with compassion, and lead with integrity.

Academics

Challenge yourself with a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that will help build your confidence, sharpen critical thinking skills, and prepare you to lead in and beyond the classroom.

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Athletics

Compete, grow, and make friends through 16 varsity sports in the Metro League. Teamwork, dedication, and school spirit define the HNA athletic experience.

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Student Life

Find your voice and community at HNA, where student life is filled with service, leadership, and meaningful traditions rooted in our SNJM core values.

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Arts

Explore your creativity through dynamic visual and performing arts programs. From studio art to theatre and music—your talents will come to life.

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Clubs

With more than 40 student-led clubs, you can explore your passions, try something new, and build new friendships.

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Experience the All-Girls

Advantage

"A majority of girls school grads report higher self-confidence than coed peers." ~ International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS)

93%

of girls school grads say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than peers at coed schools. 80% have held leadership positions since graduation.

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87%

of students at all-girls schools feel their opinions are respected at school (vs. 58% of girls at coed schools).

95%

of students in all-girls high schools feel supported by their teachers (vs. 84% of girls at coed schools).

90%

feel supported by other students (vs. 73% of girls at coed schools).

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83%

feel supported by their school administrators (vs. 63% of girls at coed schools).

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80%

of HNA students hold leadership positions during their four years of high school.

Your Story

Starts Here

Hear from alumnae and students about how HNA shaped their confidence, curiosity, and path forward.

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Sydney Recasner '15

Alumna

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Savanna

Student

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Julia Reed '05

Alumna

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Ella

Student

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Sammie

Student

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Grace

Student

 

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