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Academy of the Holy Family
54 W. Main St. Box 691, Baltic, CT 06330 - View a map of this school Map tel: 860-822-9272
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  • Scholarship News: 2007-2008 Sarah Johnson- $7,000 scholarship from Anna Maria College- "You have been selected from an applicant pool of very talented and accomplished students." Marjorie Kananura- $6,000 scholarship from Anna Maria College- "After ...read more
  • Scholarship News: 2007-2008 Sarah Johnson- $7,000 scholarship from Anna Maria College- "You have been selected from an applicant pool of very talented and accomplished students." Marjorie Kananura- $6,000 scholarship from Anna Maria College- "After a careful review of your academic performance and extra-curricular activities, we are confident that you will contribute significantly to the Anna Maria college community." Shari Lidonde- $20,000 scholarship from American International College- "recognizes those students who have demonstrated desire and exemplify characteristics synonymous with our 'tradition of achievement'"; Dime Bank Scholarship ($1,000) Emma Lipker- recipient of the UCONN Presidential Scholarship of $28,800 and the Presidential Scholars Award Fellowship for Research and Enrichment (2,500)- "In recognition of your outstanding academic achievement and personal accomplishments during your high school years" Jessica Malboeuf- recipient of the Secretary of the State's Excellence in Citizenship Award; invitation from St. Joseph College to be in their Honors Program; scholarship of $60,000 from St. Joseph College- "given to students whom we feel will make an outstanding contribution to our community"; recipient of the charter Oak federal Credit Union Scholarship ($2,000); recipient of scholarship of $1,500 from the Connecticut Elks Association 2006-2007 Anna Buehler- recipient of scholarships from Georgian Court University Music Program ($60,000); recipient of the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award; recipient of the Mother Marie Alma Memorial Music Scholarship ($500) Tammy DeGennaro- $250 Savings Bond Stephanie Foshay- recipient of the Chelsea Groton Bank Scholarship of $1,000; recipient of the hecotr and Wanda Levesque Scholarship ($500) Leah Hanrahan- recipient of the Capitaol Scholarship ($3,000); a merit scholarship from the State of Connecticut; was a Governor's Scholar during her junior year; recipient of the Air Force Math and Science Award Kaillie Plyler- People's Bank Scholarship ($1,000); Dime Bank Scholarship ($1,000); recipient of the Hector and Wanda Levesque Scholarship ($500) Samantha Rodrigues- recipient of scholarship of $28,000 from the University of Bridgeport Jessica Malboeuf- Governor's Scholar Semi-Finalist 2007, St. Michael's College Book Award for Scholarship and Community Service; accepted into the 2007 AIM Summer Program at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Emma Lipker- accepted into the People to People Program for the summer program abroad
  • Out of all of the soccer players in our league, for the eleven best players, Allie Cobb was voted fourth overall for first team Constitution State Conference; both Ashley Wendorf and Candice Breau received honorable mention. Casey Oliver was voted top ...read more
  • Out of all of the soccer players in our league, for the eleven best players, Allie Cobb was voted fourth overall for first team Constitution State Conference; both Ashley Wendorf and Candice Breau received honorable mention. Casey Oliver was voted top goalie for first team. These girls received these honors through the votes of coaches of our opposing teams!
  • This year our Theatre Guild put on "The Sound of Music." Alumnae, staff, our students, homeschoolers and students from the neighboring Catholic elementary participated. It was a great success.
  • Our soccer team made it to the state level for a second year in a row!

School Notes Overview:


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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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 242 schools) for:
  Community Size - Small student body (number of students)
  Affordability - Least expensive tuition
  Student Attention - Small average class sizes

Definition of Terms
Academy of the Holy Family Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-girls Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 1874 1900
Campus Size n/a 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 50 students 300 students
Percent Students Boarding 3% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 8 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 2 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree n/a 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $18,962 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $4,657 $21,950
Tuition international students $20,860 $37,950
Tuition 5 day boarding $17,402 $31,700
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 99% 60%
Director of Admissions Sr. Loreto
Associate Director of Admissions Sr. Christina
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 3 13

Interscholastic Sports

BasketballSoccer
Softball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 7 23
  Extracurriculars
 
Legion of MaryNational Art Honor Society
National Honor SocietyStudent Council
Teens in ActionTheatre Arts Guild
Top Life Club
School Notes:
  • ADD/ADHD students have had success at our school due to the small classes and structured study halls.
  • LD types supported: No special ed, but small classes
  • School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
  • Profile last updated: 10/30/2008
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