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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.

Class of 2010 was awarded nearly $10 million in scholarships and grants and were accepted in over 164 schools; Among its 99 Seniors were: 10 Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars, 4 Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program, 1 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, 1 Gates Millenium Scholar

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.

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.

St. Vincent de Paul High School is a co-educational, parochial high school which serves a population of 400 students. St. Vincent de Paul High School is primarily a college preparatory school. The mission of St. Vincent de Paul High School is to educate students through a college preparatory curriculum that develops their spiritual, academic, and social potential. As a Catholic school, we teach Gospel values and ideals and provide opportunities for our students to experience and grow in their faith. Our goal is for students to become compassionate, responsible and active members of their communities. If it is to be an authentic response to the totality of the human person, education must go beyond intellectual training, though that is, of course, an essential part. St. Vincent de Paul High School, therefore, strives to provide a program sufficiently varied to assist in the spiritual, emotional, aesthetic, physical, and social development of its students.

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.

The mission of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is to prepare our students to take their place in the world as articulate and wellinformed Christian men and women. Through a comprehensive program that seeks the fullest development of mind, body, and spirit, the Kennedy graduate will be prepared to accept the challenges of proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ, building communities of faith, and engaging in service to others. Our goal as teachers and parents is to create students who are successful not only in the classroom, but also in life.

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

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.

Nueva is a child-centered, prekindergarten eighth grade, progressive school emphasizing integrated studies, creative arts, and social-emotional learning. The Nueva School creates a dynamic educational model to enable gifted children to learn how to make choices that will benefit the world. Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the child's imaginative mind.

Christian Heritage is a K-12, college-prep, co-ed inter-denominational day school with an enrollment of approximately 440 students. We seek motivated students who desire an academically inspiring program with a large selection of extra-curricular sports, clubs, and international summer service missions. CHS is an inter-denominational faith-based school grounded in the Christian values of Truth, Excellence and Virtue.

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.

Located on 26 wooded acres, Mercy High School is an all-girls school developing intelligent, well-spoken young women who are ready to bring their own unique voices to the global community. A staple in the area since 1960, Mercy offers a supportive learning environment fostering creativity, thoughtfulness, and an awareness of personal responsibility. Outstanding faculty provide an individualized, challenging learning environment that includes 21 AP and Honors classes and a technologically advanced 1:1 iPad program. Signature programs allow students to explore medicine and science, the fine arts, and prepare for their future career. Advanced STEM programs include the Women in Medicine partnership with Mercy Medical Center, Women in Technology partnership with AOL and biomedical research opportunities with Project Lead the Way. Students can also be paired with professionals through a year-long mentor and internship program to learn more about their future career. Rigorous college preparatory academics are enhanced with fine arts, athletics and extracurricular programs. Mercy Girls blossom to become thoughtful, confident and knowledgeable individuals prepared for college, the work place and beyond.

St. Mary's Preparatory is a Catholic, all-boys, college preparatory high school with a Polish-American heritage and legacy since 1885 A.D. We exist to provide deserving young men the moral guidance, discipline, and education to become Christ-like models of service and leadership for the world. By completion of our spiritual and educational model, these men gain the character, reverence, and fortitude to meet all challenges for the greater glory of God and their alma mater.

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School is a private, Catholic school located in the historic New Hampshire seacoast town of Dover, NH. With a student population of approximately 420 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1, students are able to receive individualized support from faculty and staff. Saint Thomas Aquinas was named the #1 Private School on the Seacoast for 2017 (as recognized by Seacoast Media Group). ‭The school recently refreshed many of its ‭courses to focus on a STEAM curriculum - the ‭integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. New, rigorous course offerings such as lab-based Biotechnology, Geometry featuring computer software, and Introduction to Digital and Fine Arts prepare students interested in any subject to use advanced modern technologies. Students at Saint Thomas Aquinas are well-prepared for pursuing higher degrees, and the school maintained a 100% college acceptance rate for the graduating Class of 2018.

Founded in 1999, Pioneer Academy is an independent co-ed school for grades pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. The school is located in Wayne NJ, a residential neighborhood in North Jersey, on an 17.8 acre campus. Pioneer Academy has high academic expectations of its students, and all courses help them to develop the foundation they will need to succeed in further education and their careers. physical and moral development of the students. Pioneer welcomes applicants of all races, religions and ethnic origins and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation or ethnic origins in the administration of its policies and programs.

Providence Catholic High School is a Catholic, coeducational, diocesan secondary school administered by the Augustinians. We are staffed by both religious and lay people. The school has been located in New Lenox, Illinois since 1962. We exist to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Catholic Christian community. We prepare students of all faiths and races for the challenges of college and adult life through a quality college preparatory education. We are a community who strive to love one another as our God loves us.

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.