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Maryvale Preparatory School is small by design with a student body of 363 young women. Our dedicated faculty and staff strive to give each young woman in grades 6-12 the confidence to believe in and challenge herself. All of our graduates go on to college, and they do so with a strong academic foundation, a sense of self and an understanding of the world around her. Our mission is teaching young women what they need to know for life. Maryvale, an independent private Catholic girls' school serving grades six through twelve, provides an atmosphere in which the student can reach her academic, spiritual, and civic potential in a loving and supportive environment. Maryvale emphasizes honor, pride, loyalty, and friendship in an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, parents, and faculty. Maryvale's strong college preparatory curriculum, grounded in the traditional disciplines and supported by technology, prepares students for the 21st century. Maryvale's faculty provides academic help and guidance to individual students Maryvale offers electives which allow students to develop individual gifts. Maryvale's co-curricular activities help students realize their physical, intellectual, and creative potential.

All Saints Episcopal School, an independent college preparatory school (4K-12), develops excellence in academics, fine arts and athletics while encouraging students to achieve their maximum potential within an environment which embraces diversity, fosters leadership, encourages service and nurtures spiritual growth centered upon the basic tenets of the Christian faith.

Iona Prep is a school with a delightful, warm and diverse student body. Today, Iona Prep continues to fulfill this vision and develop young men who are exceptionally well prepared for college while possessing the moral core necessary to be a leader in a society that often does not promote Catholic values. Our Christian Brother education, which permeates the entire program at Iona Prep, is counter-cultural. Iona Prep educates young men at a time in which self-promotion, consumerism, selfishness and personal gratification are the most visible values that adolescents see. In contrast, the Essential Elements of a Christian Brothers' education defines an education which gives our young men the courage, moral strength and intellectual tools to be leaders in todays society.

At Dominican High School, we believe that students should provide an environment in which all students can excel spiritually, academically, and personally with a sense of responsibility and respect. We teach our children that their bodies, minds and spirits are each a gift from God. We respect our own bodies and those of others. We reject violence and degradation in all forms. We value our selves and others as children of God. We commit to the importance of prayer and study—foundations of the Dominican community for centuries. We respond to the call to share our gifts from God.

The mission of Wooster School is to educate the minds of its students, to cultivate their ethical understanding, to develop their artistic appreciation and expression, to promote their physical well-being -- thus to prepare each individual for college and for a useful life.

The Woodward School, founded by Dr. Ebenezer Woodward in 1869, remains committed to educating young women. Bridging three centuries, Woodward continues to provide a non-sectarian, college preparatory education in an academically challenging environment emphasizing the intellect, character, and self. Woodward educates students from a rich diversity of backgrounds who are committed to advancing their education and lives, as well as the lives of others, through hard work, high standards and service. Woodward students are expected to be thoughtful, compassionate and conscientious members of their communities. Woodward students, their families, teachers, administrators and staff, as well as the alumnae and trustees, are all partners in this educational enterprise. We strive to provide an environment that fosters excellence in education and provides leadership opportunities. Our low student-teacher ratio promotes individual growth and accomplishment, fosters close relationships between students and staff, and creates a dynamic atmosphere for learning. Our alumnae reflect the knowledge and confidence that results from being challenged to achieve their potential.

North Raleigh Christian Academy is Wake County's largest private school serving almost 1500 students. It is a college-preparatory institution providing excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics. NRCA is known for its academic rigor, extracurriculuar activities (athletics, fine arts, clubs, etc.), and, most importantly, its spiritual focus. Test scores far exceed state and national norms. The Class of 2016 received over $4,000,000 in merit scholarships with 100% of the senior class going to colleges and universities. As a Christian institution, students are taught not only how to make a living, but how to make a life. Chapel, Bible classes, and Biblical integration into student life make NRCA distinctively Christian. NRCA is raising up a generation of students who will make a difference and impact their society for Christ.

Since its inception in 1981, The Chicago Academy for the Arts has provided a home to serious young artists inspired to test the limits of their potential. Our students are immersed in 15-30 hours of arts training a week in one of six disciplines: Dance, Media Arts (filmmaking, animation, and writing), Music, Musical Theatre, Theatre, and Visual Arts. While The Academy is famous for its arts, our academic program is just as rigorous. Students engage deeply in courses designed to develop critical thinking skills across a broad array of subjects. Academy students are characterized by their passion, sense of purpose, and pursuit of excellence.

As a Catholic, college preparatory school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, Xavier endeavors to form a man who is challenged academically, spiritually alive, physically sound, and technologically aware. Our academic, religious, service, athletic and extracurricular programs are constructed to reflect a community centered on Judeo-Christian values. Members of the Xavier community support each student in his growth as a human being. Xavier instills in each student a sense of responsibility for using his God given talents and gifts to the best of his ability. Be a man is the motto of Xavier High School, summing up the educational mission of our school. This motto, often extended to, "Be a man. A man like Jesus," is central to our philosophy, and is reflected in how we work with students to realize maturity and the dignity of the human spirit. To achieve this goal we guide all students in educational and vocational needs, helping them prepare for college, for work, and above all, for life itself.

Notre Dame High School, Belmont is an independent Catholic college preparatory school dedicated to the educational mission of St. Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Notre Dame High School was established by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1851 and moved to the historic William Ralston Estate in 1923. The school is located on 10.6 acres in Belmont, California, a professional suburban community located midway between San Francisco and San Jose.

Our mission is to provide a demanding academic program to develop the skills and character essential for students to meet the challenges of college and leadership in the twenty-first century.

Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic, college-preparatory learning community, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Academy guides young women in their personal faith formation, challenges students to pursue academic excellence, and encourages social responsibility on behalf of global justice.

The personal growth of each student as an individual and as a member of the Christian community is the primary concern at Seton-La Salle Catholic High School. Through faithful teaching of the gospel, active participation in worship, dedicated instruction in the academic disciplines, and the generous sharing of time and talent, Seton-La Salle Catholic High School seeks to nurture and incorporate into its very life the message revealed in Jesus Christ.

Since 1932, Malden Catholic, an independent, college-preparatory school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, has created a family-like community of faith that has fashioned men of character from boys entrusted by parents to our care. A regional school for 700 young men, Malden Catholic strives to maintain the intimacy of its beginnings as a parish high school that prepared generations of its sons for rewarding college careers, success in a variety of professions and endeavors, and meaningful personal lives. The success of Malden Catholic is related to the quality of the faculty and staff members who have powerfully impacted the lives of generations of young men. The Community as a whole works diligently to ensure that a Malden Catholic education continues to be available to a variety of deserving young men from traditional neighborhoods and beyond. It is our mission to deliver the message of the Xaverian Brothers as well as our message of spiritual and academic distinction in a highly competitive market.

The mission of Holy Name Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, as a part of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, is to inspire our students to study and apply Gospel values and the moral principles of Jesus Christ to all of our academic, artistic, social and athletic programs. Students are provided a stimulating learning environment to encourage them to become life long learners. Each student is empowered to master the high academic and ethical standards necessary to achieve success and to be a Catholic Christian witness in the world. Holy Name is a co-educational college-preparatory school where each student is provided a Catholic environment in which academic excellence is balanced with social development, artistic and athletic achievement, discipline and the commitment to building the Kingdom of God in justice and peace.

Christopher Dock Mennonite High School, in partnership with the family and the church, seeks to develop the God-given abilities of students in preparation for responsible stewardship of life as members of God's people in a global society. As an educational center of the Franconia Mennonite Conference, Christopher Dock serves youth and families who share Anabaptist values.

Thornton-Donovan School was founded on the principle that a school must meet the changing needs of its students, its community, and its society. Its philosophy and curriculum directly contribute to the development of students who can use their individual talents to meet the challenges of life. Thornton-Donovan School seeks qualified students who possess ability, who are motivated, who have self-discipline and who will both gain from and give to the school. The school may also admit a youngster who has potential for academic success but whose record does not demonstrate it.

St. Paul's School for Girls educates the minds and hearts of girls in a supportive and intellectually challenging community that encourages respect, integrity, and spiritual growth, preparing them as independent and confident young women to embrace the extraordinary opportunities of our complex world.

Our mission at Saint Thomas More High School is to love, educate, and serve young people in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Saint Thomas More educates students in a safe, caring, college preparatory environment, emphasizing Catholic faith and morals, and academic excellence and innovation. Providing a family-like atmosphere, Saint Thomas More nurtures the whole person: spiritual, ethical, intellectual, emotional, and physical, preparing young people to become living signs of Christ's love to the world.

Village Christian is the only K-12 National Blue Ribbon School in Southern California and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Voted "Best Private School of Burbank" (LA Times, 2006), our 110-acre campus is nestled in a secluded equestrian area at the end of a residential street. We are CIF Champions and winners of several national fine arts awards.