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St. Cecilia Academy

#1 in Best Catholic High Schools in Nashville Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Girls
  • 9-12
  • Nashville, TN
  • 77 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Sports
      C+
    St. Cecilia Academy is a highly rated, private, all-girls, Catholic school located in Nashville, TN. It has 244 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1. Tuition is $18,985 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 93% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    Address
    4210 Harding Pike
    Nashville, TN 37205
    Telephone
    (615) 298-4525
    Website
    stcecilia.edu

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $18,985
    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
    16%
    Average Financial Aid
    —

    St. Cecilia Academy Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    —
    Average SAT
    1270
    50 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    74 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    70%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.10 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 22 responses
    Report
    • Spirit week
      32%
    • Musicals, Spirit Week, Senior/Freshman traditions
      23%
    • Freshman Overnight
      9%
    • leaving
      9%
    • Musicals
      9%
    • Senior Traditions
      9%
    • All-School Retreat
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    244
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    —
    Boys Athletic Participation
    —
    40%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses
    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $52,858
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $970
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $191,400
    National
    $184,700
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    St. Cecilia Academy Reviews

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    St. Cecilia Academy is an amazing place for girls who want to grow academically and spiritually! My personal favorite thing about St. Cecilia is that the administration and the teachers help us inside and outside of the classroom. St. Cecilia girls are smart, outspoken, kind, and loving. In order to graduate from St. Cecilia, the girls are required to complete service hours and pursue internships around the country. There are also travel opportunities such as studying abroad and helping children in Haiti. The community is loving and caring, and there is a great emphasis on faith. It is an accepting environment for all types of girls, no matter the race, sexuality, or financial background.
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    The administration does not interact well with the students, however the teachers are very helpful and are usually great advocates for their students. The overall community is close with one another. This makes for a good support system yet a group who judges quickly and information tends to spread rapidly. The facilities are sub par with the exception being the new fine arts buildings. The rest of the school has not been redone (and it is extremely obvious). Overall the school has great academics and succeeds at preparing young women for college, but there are issues in the leadership which makes the high school experience less enjoyable and more stressful.
    I graduated from St. Cecilia Academy last year and had a wonderful experience. I felt so much love not only from my fellow classmates, but the faculty and staff. Although the diversity rate is low, as an African-American student I never felt singled out or alone because of my race and made friends of all different races. I was accepted for who I was and got to flourish in this environment. SCA prepared me so well for college, I made all As last semester and even got accepted into the honors college at my university. This school has the best mix; academics, faith, and fun. If you have the opportunity to go here, go! You won't regret it. I am the person I am today because of this place.