Academy of the Holy Cross
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 632
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- Address
- 4920 Strathmore Ave
- Kensington, MD 20895
- Phone
- (301) 929-6461
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School Description
Academy of the Holy Cross enrolls 632 high school students from grades 9-12. It is located in Kensington, MD, which is a medium sized city with a median household income of $76,716.
School Operational Details
- Enrolls Only Female Students
- Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 176
- School Hours Per Day: 7
School Religious Orientation
- Roman CatholicArchdiocese of Washington, DC
School Associations
- National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)
- State or regional independent school association
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 632
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.5Full-Time Teachers: 38Part-Time Teachers: 18
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.9
- Percent Minority Students: 26.3%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: - (-)
- Females: 632 (100.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 49 | 7.8% |
| Black | 50 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 26 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 6.5% |
| White | 466 | 73.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 155 | 24.5% |
| 10th Grade | 146 | 23.1% |
| 11th Grade | 161 | 25.5% |
| 12th Grade | 165 | 26.1% |
| Ungraded | 5 | 0.8% |
Source: MD Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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