Notre Dame High School for Girls

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.

Notre Dame High School
Address
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3000 North Mango Avenue[1]

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60634

Coordinates41°56′8″N 87°46′13″W / 41.93556°N 87.77028°W / 41.93556; -87.77028
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Typeprivate, parochial
MottoImagine the Possibilities...[citation needed]
DenominationRoman Catholic
Patron saint(s)St. Julie Billiart
Established1938 (1938)
FounderSisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Closed1 July 2016 (2016-07-01)
OversightArchdiocese of Chicago
PrincipalIrene Heidelbauer
Grades912
GenderAll-female
Enrollment70 (2014)
Student to teacher ratio6:1
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Columbia Blue, White and Navy Blue    
SloganFaith Based, Technology Rich, College Prep
Athletics conferenceGirls Catholic Athletic Conference
MascotLady Panther
Team nameLady Panthers
AccreditationNorth Central Association
PublicationLiterary Expressions
NewspaperCorridor Chronicle
YearbookThe Window
School fees$400-$545
Tuition$7,800
AffiliationSt. Ferdinand Parish
Websitewww.ndhs4girls.org (inactive)

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]

Notable alumnae

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References

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  1. ^ Chicago Catholic News Update The Catholic New World. January 3, 2009. Retrieved July 7, 2024
  2. ^ Archdiocese closing two Catholic schools in Chicago Chicago Sun-Times. July 16, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016
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