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2851 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90064

(310) 839-5289
Introduction

Notre Dame Academy nurtures the development of the whole person by recognizing the dignity, uniqueness, and potential of each student. The educational program promotes excellence and features a value-centered, rigorous, college preparatory curriculum. NDA cultivates the academic and leadership potential of each student and provides the tools to develop self-confidence and strong habits of mind. Celebrating its rich heritage and diversity, NDA cherishes each student as a reflection of God’s goodness and prepares her to lead a life characterized by spiritual and moral growth, academic excellence, social responsibility, and a love of learning.

A Word From Admissions

On behalf of our entire student body, we invite you to discover Notre Dame Academy — a school full of spirit and joy, where learning is not just in the classroom, but a way of life. Although life is changing all around us as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, innovative learning at NDA still continues. I invite you to take a closer look at Notre Dame Academy. Visit our campus and speak to our students to learn how we’re “educating young women to make a difference.”

Academic Atmosphere

Community-oriented and faith-based.

Best Fit For Kids Who Are

Academic and have a love for learning.

Popular Programs/Electives

We offer 10 varsity sports, 23 STEM options, and 25 VPA (Visual and Performing Arts) options. Each year students take theology courses and one of our most popular organizations is Campus Ministry.

APs/Advanced Courses

Notre Dame Academy offers a broad curriculum across all subject areas for the enrichment and development of each student. As a college preparatory high school, our offerings prepare students for admission to a variety of colleges and universities, with an emphasis on finding the “right fit” for each student and her family. Our robust Advanced Placement program offers highly motivated students the opportunity to further challenge themselves, and our extensive visual and performing arts (VPA) program helps develop well-rounded students. Athletics and extracurricular activities further extend the options available for self-discovery and personal growth. We offer 25 Honors/AP Courses.

Interesting Facts

– Our student-to-teacher ratio is 10:1
– Our Duddy Innovation Institute (and flagship course Disruptive Innovation) offers a unique challenge for young women eager to stretch beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom
– Starting in 1949 in makeshift quarters of the elementary school library, through a 1950 groundbreaking and a 1952 dedication, Notre Dame has become a nationally recognized and fully accredited college-preparatory high school

Grades
9, 10, 11, 12
Co-Ed or Single Sex
All Girls
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Enrollment
353
Class Size
22
Uniforms
Yes
Tuition
$22,450
Financial Aid
Financial aid available
Applications Due
January 6, 2023
Entrance Exam Required
HSPT
Scores Due
January 14, 2023
Decisions Released
March 3, 2023