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Villa Maria Academy High School

#7 in Best Catholic High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Girls
  • 9-12
  • Malvern, PA
  • 72 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      NG
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      A
    Address
    370 Central Ave
    Malvern, PA 19355
    Telephone
    (610) 644-2551
    Website
    vmahs.org

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    November 13
    Application Fee
    $50
    Interview Required
    No
    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $23,300
    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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    Women count at Villa Maria Academy. They are respected; their talents are appreciated and nurtured. Here young women find the freedom to be themselves, to develop self-confidence, to assume leadership roles, and to dream great dreams about their futures. Villa Maria graduates have been earning respect and recognition for decades as competent professionals and committed Christians of the highest ethical standards. Villa Maria’s mission is to enable young women to lead lives of spiritual growth, Christian service, and intellectual inquiry. Coursework requires a learner who can think, work and communicate both independently and collaboratively. Students are exposed to authentic experiences, like Senior Capstone, that require broad application of learning and research skills. Life after the bell is filled with the joy of camaraderie and friendship, and the satisfaction that comes from winning state championships, performing in concerts, or participating in service projects with friends.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1230
    102 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    49 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 24 responses
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    • Senior sing
      42%
    • Fall Ball
      13%
    • Powderpuff Football
      13%
    • Carol and Ring
      8%
    • Daisy Chain
      8%
    • FEST
      4%
    • Pep rallies
      4%

      Students

      Diversity
      NG
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      430
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
      50%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      8:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      67%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.12 responses
      Poll
      83%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
      Poll
      67%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Very High
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      100%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
      67%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
      Living in the Area
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        C
      2. Good for Families
        A+
      3. Housing
        B+
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Median Household Income
      $76,821
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,391
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $340,300
      National
      $184,700

      Villa Maria Academy High School Reviews

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      Villa offers something for everyone! There are a number of musical groups --- Orchestra, String Ensemble, Chorus, Madrigals, Hand Bell Choir, and private lessons are offered for every instrument. There are a number of service opportunities and mission trips and each Villa Marian is a part of the service organization Children of Mary. There is a school newspaper, literary magazine, and yearbook committee. There are art clubs, language clubs, math club,s and even chess and table tennis clubs! The school also has many great athletic teams and a cheer leading team. The school has its own theatre program --- Marian Masques--- and works with Malvern and Devon Theatre Societies as well! There is a Student Council, Student Integrity Committee, a Mock Trial Team, and many honor societies (Spanish, French, Tri-M, Latin, and National). These are just some of the many great extracurricular offered at Villa!
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      Attending Villa Maria was one of the best decisions I could have made, and I wish I could go back. I came into college feeling extremely prepared, and I very quickly realized just how great of a job Villa did in prepping me for college. I was able to succeed in my classes from the start, whereas many of my peers who did not have as strong of foundation struggled. Villa made me into the person I am today. The school taught me to never second guess myself. The school helps form independent and strong women by empowering them to engage in class discussions, teaching them how to succeed in college and beyond, and giving them many opportunities to lead. The sense of community and family at Villa is something I have never experienced before. Each faculty member, staff member, and student at the school cares so deeply for one another. All want to see everyone at the school succeed and work to make that happen. The school pride seen at Pep Rallies, games, plays, performances, etc. is unreal and extremely touching. The traditions at the school not only link the students and alum, but they are also extremely fun! The school races robot pigs, classes sing songs to one another, the girls dress up for Halloween, and the Pep Rallies are always an event! There are more sentimental traditions as well, such as Daisy Chain when the Juniors officially become seniors, Carol and Ring when the girls are given their class rings, and Big/Little events in which the girls are assigned a "Big Sister" upperclassmen! I am so proud to be a Villa Marian for copious reasons. If I could, I would do it all over again!
      Villa Maria is very academically rigorous and I was very prepared for college. I also made wonderful friends during my high school years. However, I could argue that Villa puts too much emphasis on the scholastic & extracurricular performance (athletics, music, art) of students, that the development of their emotional and mental states is often overlooked.