Mission Statement

The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.

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Our girls thrive.

 

Whether they’re learning on campus or at home, our girls are empowered to share their ideas, grow in their faith, try something new and lead their peers—without hesitation or limitation.Empowering Girls

Our girls push themselves.

With personal faculty attention, 1:1 technology integration, Advanced Placement and STEM, we work with students until they realize and achieve their full, individual potential.

Intellect

Our girls take initiative.

With 30 sports teams, 8 stage productions and over 30 clubs, our girls fill influential roles all over campus, developing the intelligence, confidence and compassion to become women of action.

Leadership

Empowered girls defy expectations.

It’s time for girls to find their voices, to speak their minds, to stand up for their beliefs and to lead change in the world. It’s time for empowered girls.

Holy Cross is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.

Dream without hesitation.

48

AP, Honors, Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit and Project Lead the Way courses

8,000+

service hours completed by Holy Cross girls in 2023

Faith and Friendship

Catholic values, welcoming to all. Service and social justice are integral parts of our Catholic tradition and the Holy Cross experience.

Fueled by Creativity

Express yourself. Feel the creative energy of our girls—from the performance stage to the art studio.

8

musical, dramatic and dance productions each year

65

NCAA student-athletes since 2016

Our girls are dreamers and doers, soccer stars and campus ministers, innovators and creators, future engineers and passionate volunteers. Our girls lift each other up—one girl’s success inspires the entire class. In the classroom, on stage, or on the athletic field, you’ll gain strength from the girl next to you.

60

hours in internships working with D.C.’s top employers

$23+M

in college scholarships earned by class of 2023

Holy Cross Pride

Go Tartans! Talent, grit and teamwork drive the success of our 28 athletic teams.

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