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Padua Academy

#5 in Best Catholic High Schools in Delaware
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Girls
  • 9-12
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 169 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    C+
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Sports
    A+
Padua Academy is a highly rated, private, all-girls, Catholic school located in Wilmington, DE. It has 658 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. Tuition is $12,900 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
905 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19806
Telephone
(302) 421-3739
Website
paduaacademy.org

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

Average Graduation Rate
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Average SAT
1180
180 responses
Average ACT
27
75 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
81%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.27 responses
Poll
93%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.27 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 87 responses
Report
  • Spirit Assemblies
    21%
  • Big Sister/Little Sister
    17%
  • Winter Ball
    17%
  • Proms
    16%
  • Tree Trim Assembly
    9%
  • Big sister/little sister is stupid don't be fooled
    5%
  • St. Nicholas Day Candy in Shoes
    5%

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.31 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National
17:1
Poll
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.39 responses
Poll
95%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.39 responses
Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.39 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
89%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.18 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.18 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.18 responses
Living in the Area
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C-
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Cost of Living
    B-
  4. Good for Families
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$40,065
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$925
National
$949
Median Home Value
$162,400
National
$184,700
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Padua Academy Reviews

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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!
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I love Padua! The teachers and administration here truly care about the students, they will do everything in their power to help you succeed. The class sizes are great, you really get to connect with your teachers. Heck, I even had a class with only 4 students! Going to an all girl's school may not seem like the best, but trust me you'll love everyone. The sisterhood never dies and friendships will last a lifetime.
Padua is an all girls school and a college prep school. I liked those aspects about it because there was no pressure to look a certain way. Everyone wore uniforms for one. But also, we could wake up in the morning and not put in effort to look good for someone. It is a difficult school with academics and that is good. It prepared me for college academically. What it lacked was diversity. The school was predominately white especially when I was enrolled there. I am not sure if it was because of the high price of tuition or another factor. As a school that praises its "sisterhood," I never felt a bond with every student there. I would have thought a school consisting of all girls would come without drama but I was slightly wrong. The group of friends that I had in high school were not necessarily bullied, but they weren't treated that great by the other students. Many people would make fun of them.