Notre Dame High School for Girls explained

Notre Dame High School
Address:3000 North Mango Avenue[1]
City:Chicago
State:Illinois
Zipcode:60634
Country:United States
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Oversight:Archdiocese of Chicago
Affiliation:St. Ferdinand Parish
Founder:Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Principal:Irene Heidelbauer
Ratio:6:1
Type:private, parochial
Gender:All-female
Fees:$400-$545
Tuition:$7,800
Grades:912
Campus Type:Urban
Athletics Conference:Girls Catholic Athletic Conference
Slogan:Faith Based, Technology Rich, College Prep
Motto:Imagine the Possibilities...
Accreditation:North Central Association
Mascot:Lady Panther
Patron:St. Julie Billiart
Team Name:Lady Panthers
Colors:Columbia Blue, White and Navy Blue
Yearbook:The Window
Publication:Literary Expressions
Newspaper:Corridor Chronicle
Enrollment:70
Enrollment As Of:2014
Website: (inactive)

Notre Dame High School for Girls was a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls, college prep 9-12 high school in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and in 2009, was incorporated by the Archdiocese of Chicago, making it part of the St. Ferdinand Parish. Its teachings were based on the educational philosophy of St. Julie Billiart, founder of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The school provides moral, academic, physical and social education.

On June 16, 2016, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago announced that, after years of dwindling enrollment, the school would be closing its doors on July 1, 2016.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. https://legacy.chicagocatholic.com/cnwonline/2008/1221/news.aspx Chicago Catholic News Update
  2. http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/archdiocese-closing-st-florian-notre-dame-high-school-girls/ Archdiocese closing two Catholic schools in Chicago