School of the Holy Child
School of the Holy Child in Rye, NY, established in 1904, is an all-girls, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades 5-12. The school is guided by the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly, the founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and her dedication to developing “young women of conscience and action.”
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| Address | |
2225 Westchester Avenue Rye , , 10580 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°0′42″N 73°42′17″W |
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| Type | Private, Day, College-prep |
| Motto | Actions. Not Words. |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1904 |
| Founder | Cornelia Connelly |
| CEEB code | 334-972 |
| Head of school | Melissa Dan, Ed.S. |
| Faculty | 93 |
| Grades | 5-12 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Enrollment | 316 |
| Average class size | 14 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Campus size | 20+ acres |
| Campus type | suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy and White |
| Mascot | Gryphon |
| Team name | Gryphons |
| Publication | "Glimpses" |
| Newspaper | "The Cornelian" |
| Yearbook | "Traces" |
| Tuition | $25,000 for 5th grade, 29,950 for 6th through 8th grade, $33,000 for 9th through 11th grade, $34,000 for 12th grade |
| Associate Head of School | Colleen Pettus |
| Director of Admission & Financial Aid | Jackie Ciaccia '06 |
| College Counselor | Joanna “JB” Broda |
| Website | www |
Description
The mission of School of the Holy Child is to develop “women of conscience and action.” Holy Child is the only all-girls, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school in Westchester County that provides an advanced, individualized education for grades 5-12. Because of the longstanding history of challenging young women to pursue academic excellence and find joy in learning, Holy Child is widely recognized as being the best at educating and mentoring students to become women of conscience and action.
The school currently enrolls students from nearly 70 communities in Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam, New York and Bronx Counties and offers girls purposeful and transformative experiences through innovative and unique programs in the humanities, global & religious studies, science & technology, engineering & architecture, arts & athletics, as well as personal and spiritual development through field-based and service learning opportunities. Faculty and staff work with students and families to ensure each student is known and valued, and her academic and individual goals are supported.
Holy Child’s 18-acre campus in Rye, features a Tudor revival mansion dating back to 1930, as well as recently constructed academic and extracurricular facilities. A $6.5 million capital campaign was completed in the summer of 2015. The campus expansion included a Design Studio for students who participate in architecture, engineering and design courses as well as a 22,000 square-foot Field House that allows Holy Child teams to compete fully, fostering greater student participation in various activities and providing a diversification of physical education classes. The Field House is home to the 11,000 square-foot Kelly Gymnasium, Giordano Fitness Center, Ciaccia Athletic Training Room, dance studio, locker rooms and The Kennedy Common Room. The state-of-the art Theatre was completed in January 2016 and provides Holy Child students with a new space that complements their talents.
Service-learning plays a prominent part in the curriculum and in extracurricular offerings, as girls learn from early on that they can make a difference in the world. Technology skills are integral to the Holy Child educational program. With a 1:1 iPad and laptop program, course offerings in robotics, computer coding, and computer gaming are available to all students. Holy Child graduates are prepared for the innovative and critical work of American universities and society. Graduates matriculate at a broad range of colleges and universities, including the nation’s most selective institutions.
