Yes. The elementary school is co-ed and boys are enrolled in our academy from Pre-K 3 through 5th grade. We also have many co-ed after-school sports and activities.
Boys typically attend one of the Catholic/private middle schools after 5th grade and become leaders at their new schools.
Our Pre-K3 program is an all-day program.
It depends on the size of the class and the grade level. Please note that we rarely accept students in 12th grade. Some classes may also be full at the start of the year, and interested students are placed on a waitlist.
Yes. Our second graders are prepared for first reconciliation and first communion.
No. Loretto Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or religion, and is accepting of all cultural backgrounds. We incorporate a rich curriculum of diversity and respect in each grade level.
Yes. Approximately 30% of our students receive tuition assistance and/or scholarships.
Yes. We have had several of our students receive full academic and athletic scholarships. They have gone on to Rice University, Our Lady of the Lake, Yale, Adams State at Colorado, West Texas A&M, and Odessa College. We compete in TAPPS and in District 1-5A.
Yes. Loretto Academy has always held the philosophy that students learn best in small class sizes. Our teachers are able to adapt lessons according to student’s needs and build relationships because of the smaller classes.
Yes. Academic research has shown that young women develop stronger leadership, public speaking, and independent critical thinking skills in single-gender, post-secondary academic environments.
Yes. In our all-girls high school, we have AP, Pre-AP, and Honors courses. Many of our students in these classes receive college credit due to their high AP tests scores.
Yes. All of our faculty have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and more than half of our teachers have a master’s degree. We also have faculty with advanced degrees such as an M.D. and Ph.D.
No, we do not provide housing. The boarding school closed in 1974.
All Loretto employees and volunteers are required to be VIRTUS-certified, pass a background check, and must wear their Loretto ID at all times. Our doors are locked at all times and are monitored by cameras. Individuals must be let into the building and all visitors are required to check in at the school office.
With your support, we can continue educating young leaders, make our school more inclusive with the addition of an elevator, support more students with tuition assistance, retain and attract highly-qualified educators, and maintain and improve our school grounds.
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