Padua Academy
- AOverall Grade
- Private, Catholic, All-Girls
- 9-12
- Wilmington, DE
- 182 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityC+
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- SportsA+
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$12,900
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 79%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.28 responses
Poll
- 89%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.28 responses
Students
Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
658
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.32 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.32 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.32 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 95%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.40 responses
Poll
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.40 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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- 89%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.19 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.19 responses
- 95%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.19 responses
- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesA-
- HousingB
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Median Household Income
$58,705
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,002
National
$949Median Home Value
$187,618
National
$184,700Padua Academy Reviews
182 reviews
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Excellent school that prepared my daughters very well for college. They both were awarded huge college scholarships to many great schools. Their college transitions were easy because Padua prepared them so well. They were both involved in many activities at Padua and loved their years there. The sisterhood can not be found anywhere else. For those concerned with no interaction with male students, my daughters had many, many friends at Salesianum. They attended countless sporting events, Salsthon, dances, proms, etc. at Sallies. To this day, they are still friends with many of their Salesianum friends. We are look forward to being back at Padua in two years with our youngest daughter!
Coming into Padua, I was a student who did not do well in classes & didn't take school too seriously. I found that Padua pushed me to become an independent student who now puts school above all else. As a freshman, I got Cs & few Bs & graduated with all As & one B. If you go to Padua, you will be challenged academically. This can be great but I feel that Padua makes it very hard to level up in classes. Often, the Honors classes are easier than the college prep class. You need a 94 to level up into a class without a wavier which can be VERY difficult if you have a bad teacher. On the social side, many girls stay friends with the same people they went to grade-school with. I came into Padua knowing no one & I was at a disadvantage finding friends. Most of the girls are polite but can be judgmental behind one another's back. Overall, I'm happy I went to Padua for the academics but wish I went somewhere else for the traditional social "high school experience".
Padua Academy has done an outstanding job of transforming girls into confident, faith based young women, who are well prepared for the rigors of college life. From day one as a Freshman, Padua starts the college process in their students by instilling the three S's, which are, Scholarship, Sisterhood and Service. The girls are both guided and challenged throughout their 4 years; academically and through the actions of their faith by the initiation of community service, and various service projects that extend beyond the boarders of the United States. Padua Academy also provides international student studies, which allows for a multicultural and global diversity of learning both in and out of the classroom. Although Padua Academy is a little bit of a financial sacrifice from a parent prospective. The end result you will see in your dauther, is priceless!