Quick Facts
SCHOOL HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1873, Notre Dame Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, owned and operated by the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
LOCATION
Towson, Maryland, on Hampton Lane between Providence and Dulaney Valley Roads; NDP moved from North Charles Street to its 60-acre Towson campus in 1960.
MISSION
Academic excellence, spiritual growth, the practice of social justice
ENROLLMENT
Approximately 760 girls in grades 6 through 12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE/STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
16-20 students per class; 9-to-1
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF STUDENTS
Approximately 16% belong to ethnic groups other than Caucasian. Students live in 66 different ZIP codes from Annapolis to Southern Pennsylvania.
LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
Sister Patricia McCarron, SSND, headmistress; Laurie Jones, principal. NDP is governed by a 25-member board of trustees. Chairperson is Sister Patricia McLaughlin, SSND, executive director of the Caroline Center.
FACULTY
85, more than two-thirds hold or are studying toward a higher degree
TUITION FOR 2007-08
$14,140 for all grades
CURRICULUM
College preparatory, including more than 160 courses (25 Advanced Placement) offered in grades 9-12. Religion is required for all grades. Unusual offerings: Japanese, swimming, community service
COLLEGE PLACEMENT
100% of students continue their education after high school.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Social Service, Student Council, Athletic Association, Christian Community Awareness Program, retreats, clubs, intramurals, Gym Meet
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Approximately half of all NDP students participate in interscholastic sports; 34 teams compete in 15 different interscholastic sports; recent championships in badminton, basketball, cross country, lacrosse and volleyball; college athletic scholarship offers made to 25 students in last three years.
FACILITIES OVERVIEW
Three classroom wings, including a new performing arts center with rehearsal and performance space; state-of-the-art Sports and Fitness Center which houses an NCAA-regulation size basketball court, training room, and fitenss room; library with 31,000 volumes; state-of-the-art language center; five newly renovated science labs; three computer labs; three regulation-size athletic fields; one practice field, six tennis courts; swimming pool; field house; softball diamond
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the State of Maryland; member of the Association of Independent Maryland Schools, National Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Council for the Advancement of Support of Education, Independent School Management, National Association of Independent Schools, National Association of Secondary Schools, National Catholic Education Association.