Find Yourself at Holy Cross!
Welcome to the Academy of the Holy Cross and become part of a vibrant community where young women are encouraged to grow with confidence, lead with purpose, and discover their own voice. Here, girls build lasting friendships rooted in sisterhood, engage deeply in learning, and explore new interests in an environment that supports both challenge and care.
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Every Girl
Is Valued
Every Holy Cross girl knows she is valued as a scholar, an athlete, an artist, and most importantly, an individual with unique talents and aspirations.
Is Empowered
Every Holy Cross girl completes an internship in a career that interests them at prestigious organizations, such as The Washington Post, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and National Institutes of Health (NIH). And, they receive the tools and the support they need to thrive in college, including at renowned institutions like Cornell, M.I.T., Yale, and Notre Dame.
Is Supported
With layered academic support, advising, and enrichment resources, students are guided to understand their strengths, build effective study habits, and grow with confidence. Support is individualized, intentional, and designed to ensure no student is left without the tools she needs to succeed.
Is Challenged
Our Honors Program invites students into rigorous, enriched learning experiences designed to deepen understanding and inspire intellectual curiosity. Through advanced coursework, discussion-based learning, and opportunities for independent thinking, students are encouraged to push beyond comfort zones and engage more fully with their academic interests.
Explore New Possibilities
The All-Girls Advantage
To elevate women’s leadership worldwide by educating and empowering students
to be ethical, globally-minded changemakers.- International Coalition of Girls' Schools Vision Statement
93%
of girls' school grads say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than peers at coed schools, and 80% have held leadership positions since graduation.
6x
Girls' school grads are 6X more likely to consider majoring in STEM subjects, compared to girls who attend coed schools.
2/3
of students at girls' schools expect to earn a graduate or professional degree.
80%
of girls' school students report that most of their classes challenge them to achieve their full academic potential, compared to 72% of girls at coed independent schools and 44% at coed public schools
Benefits of All-Girls Education
Prepares Girls for the Real World
All-girls learning environments engage students in activities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
Higher Aspirations
Students in all-girls learning environments strive for greatness.
Free From Stereotypes
In all-girls learning environments there are no stereotypes about what girls like or where they excel.
Excellent Mentoring
Students in all-girls learning environments are supported by a community of peers, teachers, and school administrators.
Fosters Increased Interest & Confidence in STEM
All-girls learning environments champion the educational needs of girls as a group currently underrepresented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors and careers.
Greater Cultural Competency
Girls’ school graduates help bridge racial and cultural divides.
Stronger Community Involvement
Girls’ school graduates impact their communities.
Increased Civic & Political Engagement
Girls’ schools graduate informed, globally minded changemakers.
Fostering Her Voice
Girls’ school students strengthen their voice and are encouraged to speak freely without interruption.
Develops Leadership Skills
Girls’ schools empower students to become bold leaders.
Builds Self-Confidence
A girl occupies every role in all-girls learning environments.
Dedicated to How Girls Learn
All-girls learning environments capitalize on girls’ unique learning styles.
Inspirational Environment
Girls take center stage in all-girls learning environments.
Academic Achievement
All-girls learning environments create a culture of achievement.
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