Academy of the Holy Names
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
Albany, NY
1075 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 12208
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12
In Albany, New York, Academy of the Holy Names is an independent Catholic school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 210 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 64% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of Albany. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 210
- Teachers
- 22.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Albany
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 59% of Catholic schools in New York (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Catholic schools in New York.
- Compared with 22 Catholic schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Academy of the Holy Names
What grades does Academy of the Holy Names serve?
Academy of the Holy Names serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Academy of the Holy Names?
About 210 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Academy of the Holy Names?
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