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Nazareth Academy High School is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Nazareth Academy High School | |
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| Address | |
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4001 Grant Avenue , 19114 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°3′36″N 74°59′21″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, All-Female |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1928 |
| Oversight | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth |
| President | Denise LePera, MS |
| Principal | James Meredith, MEd |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 480 (2008) |
| Average class size | 20 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Campus size | 30 acres (120,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics conference | Athletic Association of Catholic Academies |
| Mascot | Panda |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Newspaper | The Nazareth |
| Yearbook | The Marygold |
| Tuition | $17,750 (2022-2023) |
| Alumni | 7,000+ |
| Assistant Principal of Academics | Patricia Quinn |
| Assistant Principal of Student Life | Theresa Hartey |
| Admissions Director | Alexandria Derassouyan |
| Athletic Director | Dan Bradley |
| Website | nazarethacademyhs.org |
Nazareth Academy was established in 1928 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.[2] Nazareth Academy educates young women at the high school level.
In August 2018, the school named its first lay principal, James Meredith.[3]
Nazareth Academy High School has a music department. Over 25% of the school's population participates in the eight music activities Nazareth Academy High School has to offer. For girls interested in pursuing music further, there are Music Major classes which teach music theory, dictation, sight reading and singing skills. There are performance opportunities for girls in the music department, and each year the Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Chorale compete.[citation needed]
There is a theater department that offers a "Theater in the Round" experience. In October 2007, the school's production was The Sound of Music.
- Maureen Johnson - author
- Christina Perri - singer songwriter (Graduated from Archbishop Ryan HS)
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