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  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    C
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    B+
  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 11 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
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Telephone
(302) 421-3739
Website
paduaacademy.org
Organization Memberships
NCEA

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.
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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
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Average SAT
1170
164 responses
Average ACT
27
66 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.25 responses
Poll
92%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.25 responses
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What are your favorite school events or traditions?
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  • Spirit Assemblies
    23%
  • Winter Ball
    19%
  • Big Sister/Little Sister
    17%
  • Proms
    17%
  • Tree Trim Assembly
    8%
  • Big sister/little sister is stupid don't be fooled
    5%
  • Homecoming
    3%

Students

Diversity
C
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
658
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.29 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.29 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.29 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1
Poll
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.37 responses
Poll
95%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.37 responses
Poll
89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.37 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
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Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.16 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.16 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.16 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 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 Academy focuses on four main policies: sisterhood, service, scholarship, and spirituality. Padua's sisterhood is strong and connects all students no matter what grade. Padua students look out for each other and support each other through difficult times. Padua's focus on service bettered me as a person because it taught me that I need to give back to my community and consider volunteering to help people around me whose needs are not being met. It goes without saying that, as a college prep school, Padua Academy emphasizes scholarship. Most students will take at least one honors or AP course throughout their Padua career. Sometimes the academic stress can be too much, but the faculty does their best to work one on one with students that need help. Because Padua is a Catholic school, spirituality is prevalent. We start all classes with prayer, and we hold mass on holy days. Shared spirituality strengthens the sisterhood of Padua students and brings us closer together.