Why St. Cecilia
She belongs here. She is known here.
She is challenged here.
At St. Cecilia Academy, girls are empowered to discover who they are and who they are called to become. In a community designed just for them, students find the confidence to use their voices, embrace challenges, and lead with purpose.
Rooted in our Dominican tradition since 1860, we form young women of Wisdom, Grace, and Excellence through faith, scholarship, service, and community. Here, girls are encouraged to seek truth, grow in confidence, and recognize the unique gifts God has given them.
The result is more than an education. It is a lifelong foundation for a young woman who leads with intellect, faith, compassion, and courage.
“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”
- St. Catherine of Siena
All-Girl graduates are 6 times more likely to pursue STEM Majors
87% of all-girls students say their opinion is respected versus 58% of coed students
96% of single-sex students said they receive more feedback on their course work
80% of all-girl students held leadership positions after graduating
99% of SCA’s class of 2019 went on to attend 4-year schools. The remaining are doing gap years or internships.
2/3 of all-girls students report that they expect to earn graduate or professional degrees
60% of single-sex graduates report higher self-esteem compared to their coed peers
45% of all-girl students rated their public speaking skill as high, and 64% rated their writing skill as high
The Dominican Difference
Prayer
Prayer nourishes the heart and mind, making it possible to love and act in accordance with God’s will.
Study
Study is seen as both intellectual growth and a spiritual work of mercy, preparing the heart and mind for effective proclamation.
Community
Community fosters unity, accountability, and the courage to live out the Dominican charism.
Service
Service can take many forms—teaching, preaching, charity, mission work, and advocacy—always rooted in love of God and neighbor.