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The desire to know yourself and understand your connection to the universe is natural. At Maharishi School, we believe knowing yourself is critical for students to develop their full potential. Our unique programs and techniques help students cultivate their sense of self, discover their passions, and center themselves during the turbulence of adolescence. Our students start and end the day with meditation and yoga allowing them to be rested, alert, and highly focused. Maharishi School values depth of learning and original ideas over learning a breadth of facts. Our approach cultivates a vertical thinking process and encourages students to make connections between day-to-day concepts and universal principles. Our Honors and AP classes and project-based learning pushes this critical thinking to greater depths.

Bishop Garcia Diego High School is an independent catholic co-educational secondary school that welcomes students of all faiths and provides them with the spiritual, personal, and intellectual knowledge to meet the enduring challenge of realizing their God-given potential in a multi-cultural society.

St. Mary's School provides a community in which intellectual curiosity and academic excellence combine with Catholic and democratic values to inspire and prepare responsible local,national, and global citizens.

Founded in 1949, St. Mary's High School is a Roman Catholic, Parochial, coeducational, high school serving the diverse educational needs of families in the Diocese of Rockville Centre and the Diocese of Brooklyn. St. Mary's High School is conducted by dedicated lay and religious men and women who value their ties to the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the Marist Brothers and continue their commitment to preparing young men and women for college and life-long learning. While celebrating the uniqueness of each individual, our mission calls us to continue our tradition of spiritual development, academic excellence, friendship, service, responsibility, and citizenship into the twenty-first century.

St. Genevieve is a private, coeducational Catholic high school located in Panorama City, at the edge of the San Fernando Valley. Our school is dedicated to preparing students for their future through a strong academic foundation and moral education. Our mission is to know God, live with honor, and make a positive impact on the world. At St. Genevieve, we strive to create an inclusive school experience, strengthening both the hearts and minds of our students while fostering a campus environment that values and supports each individual.

Archbishop Williams High School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory, grades 7-12 school. We endeavor to educate young men and women spiritually, intellectually, ethically, and physically. Driven by the love of Christ, in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we integrate learning with faith. We strive to graduate socially aware, morally responsible citizens prepared to succeed and to serve their local and global communities.

St. John's Preparatory School, a college preparatory co-educational high school, is dedicated to promoting academic excellence and to instilling the principles and values of the Catholic Faith in a positive, nurturing environment.

Established in 1920, Western Christian High School provides outstanding academics in a Christ-centered environment. WCHS boasts a 99% graduation rate with over 97% of our gradutes going on to the college or university of their choice. Western has recently moved to a beautiful, well-equipped campus located in Upland, CA. Besides the excellent classroom facilities with cutting-edge technology including SmartBoards, WCHS has a well-appointed gymnasium and beautiful new football field. Western has a large population of students who come from all over the world. The international program currently has 110 students from 9 different countries. WCHS students receive a global education where they are exposed to other cultures and beliefs. We believe that we are helping to create future world leaders.

Gunston Day School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for motivated and capable students. Gunston fosters a supportive and challenging environment where the art of learning is practiced by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, stewardship, and self-discipline. The school community is committed to high standards of academic achievement, ethical behavior, and physical fitness.

KJHS is a college preparatory high school serving Jewish students grades 9 through 12. Dual Jewish and general studies curriculum, honors, AP courses, after-school competitive sports, varied extra-curricular offerings. State-of-the- art science labs, art and dance studios and black box theater. Interactive "Smartboards" in every classroom. Graduates have been accepted to every University of California campus and a large number of "ivy league" universities.

San Joaquin Memorial High School is the only Catholic high school in the greater Fresno area. With a history of 9,000 alumni, approximately 98% of SJM graduates continue their education in colleges and universities throughout the nation.

Archbishop Hoban High School is a Catholic, coeducational, comprehensive high school located on 55 acres in East Akron, Ohio. We are a comprehensive Catholic high school in the Holy Cross tradition. We celebrate our diversity, value each person, and welcome one another with the hospitality of Christ. As a family of learners rooted in gospel values, we empower each student to grow spiritually, to mature intellectually, to reach out in service, and to accept community responsibility. Within an orderly learning environment, we are committed to challenging each student

Established in 1814 by Major John Pinkerton and Elder James Pinkerton, Pinkerton Academy is the largest independent secondary school in the United States. The Academy is a comprehensive secondary school offering an exhaustive array of curricular and extracurricular opportunities for grades 9-12.

Broadwater Academy has accepted students from all over the world for more than a decade. Our student experience has been enriched by students from countries such as Greece, France, Germany, Holland, Russia, and most recently, China, Vietnam and Korea. We are committed to maintaining and expanding our program so that we may provide Broadwater students with a global study of history, culture, and traditions while preparing our international students for admission to the very best colleges and universities. The class of 2026 earned offers from University of Edinburgh, UVA, Virginia Tech, NYU, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, Emory, and UCLA among others.

At Saint Joseph Notre Dame (SJND), a parish high school in Alameda, California, the program of instruction emphasizes academic excellence, teaches moral values, and encourages service within the context of a faith community. The college preparatory curriculum includes a comprehensive Visual and Performing Arts Program that offers opportunities for further development of the whole person. Four full-time counselors facilitate individual academic and college counseling for each student. The Catholic dimension of life at SJND complements the academic program and offers leadership opportunities through monthly liturgies, class retreats, and a community service requirement. SJND graduates are prepared to meet the intellectual, social, and ethical challenges of living in a technological and global society.

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Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The School emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning and education of well-rounded women of faith and action. The Holy Child community welcomes students and families of different faiths and diverse backgrounds. In keeping with the philosophy of our founder Cornelia Connelly, Holy Child values the uniqueness of each individual and fosters a life of service to others.

The Congregation of Holy Cross has established schools, as a continuation of the legacy of the Reverend Basil Anthony Moreau, to cultivate minds and hearts and to serve the needs of the Church and the World. Holy Cross schools offer educational programs to a diverse group of students, fostering the gifts of those with whom and for whom we work. We teach the Catholic faith; we encourage the pursuit of academic excellence; we nurture a commitment to integral growth by focusing on Christian values and the intellectual, creative, social and physical development of those we serve. We spur those whom we serve to challenge prejudice, as well as unjust networks of power and privilege. Holy Cross sponsored schools exist to promote the legacy and vision of Father Moreau by developing leaders among the People of God for the good of the Church and society.

Located on a beautifully wooded 76-acre ten building campus in West Simsbury, The Master's School is a nationally accredited, non-denominational Christian day school, a unique asset in the Farmington Valley. A diverse student body of approximately 400 students from 47 towns and 77 churches in Connecticut and Massachusetts is the face of The Master's School today. Since its founding in 1970, the guiding principle of The Master's School has been the integration of faith and learning. The school provides a full spectrum of educational opportunities, from the accredited Early Childhood Center for 3 and 4 year-olds, to full-day kindergarten through an excellent college-preparatory high school program.

Founded in 1946, Notre Dame of West Haven is rooted in the Congregation of Holy Cross’s tradition, specializing in the education of young men. The school offers a rigorous college-prep curriculum with honors, AP, and dual-credit courses, preparing 97% of graduates for higher education. Hands-on learning and personalized support help students reach their full potential, fostering academic excellence and personal growth. Notre Dame’s strong sense of brotherhood and pride creates a respectful and inclusive community. Students thrive not only in academics but also through sports, arts, clubs, and meaningful community service. This holistic approach ensures they develop into well-rounded individuals who embody the values of a Holy Cross education.