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Catholic high school

Notre Dame Academy Girls High School

  • LocationLos Angeles, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 237 students

All-female

Official website

Notre Dame Academy in West Los Angeles is a Sisters of Notre Dame school with an all-girls high school (grades 9 to 12) alongside coed grades TK to 8. Its faith and service pages describe an approximately monthly school Mass, anchor Masses and prayer services with student leaders, an annual retreat for each student, and required high school service hours.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Notre Dame Academy Girls High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Timothy Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Saint Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3Saint Sebastian Catholic Church: 2.2 mi4Church of the Good Shepherd: 2.5 mi5Saint Gerard Majella Church: 2.7 mi6Campus Ministry, All-Girls High School: 0.0 miNotre Dame Academy Girls High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Timothy Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  2. Saint Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
  3. Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  4. Saint Sebastian Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  5. Church of the Good Shepherd — 2.5 mi · 501;505 North Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills
  6. Saint Gerard Majella Church — 2.7 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The school states it holds approximately one Mass per month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Approximately 1 Mass per month”
      The school states it holds approximately one Mass per month.
      “Reimagined traditions place students at the center of anchor masses and prayer services”
      Anchor Masses and prayer services are held, with students serving as readers, Eucharistic ministers and altar servers.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are held.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reimagined traditions place students at the center of anchor masses and prayer services”
      Anchor Masses and prayer services are held, with students serving as readers, Eucharistic ministers and altar servers.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The school states an annual retreat for each student and mentions grade-level retreats.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Annual retreat per year for each NDA student”
      The school states there is one annual retreat per year for each student.
    2. All-Girls Student Life | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/all-girls · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From Spirit Week and Founders Day to grade level retreats and Sophomore Unity Week”
      The all-girls student life page lists grade-level retreats.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One Director of Mission is listed among the faculty and staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/about/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Elizabeth Ward Director of Mission, Teacher, Theology”
      Elizabeth Ward is listed as Director of Mission.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Campus Ministry leadership team is a student group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. All-Girls Student Life | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/all-girls · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry leadership team”
      The school lists a student Campus Ministry leadership team.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “it is woven into the daily rhythm of every student's experience.”
      The school says faith is woven into the daily rhythm of every student's experience.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Required high school service hours are stated without a total; the total is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At the high school, our service learning program engages students with the world in meaningful ways, with required service hours that put faith into action.”
      The high school requires service hours; the total is not stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Justice and Unity Groups are listed as student groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. All-Girls Student Life | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/all-girls · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Justice and Unity Groups”
      The all-girls student life page lists Justice and Unity Groups as student groups.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Students serve as readers, Eucharistic ministers and altar servers at school Masses and prayer services.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reimagined traditions place students at the center of anchor masses and prayer services”
      Anchor Masses and prayer services are held, with students serving as readers, Eucharistic ministers and altar servers.
  • The school states one annual retreat per year for each student.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Annual retreat per year for each NDA student”
      The school states there is one annual retreat per year for each student.
  • Required service learning hours are part of the high school program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At the high school, our service learning program engages students with the world in meaningful ways, with required service hours that put faith into action.”
      The high school requires service hours; the total is not stated.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, All-Girls High School

  • Address: 2851 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
  • Location: On campus

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Source: ndasla.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ndasla.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • TACSC Catholic leadership programOff campus
    Catholic leadership program listed under off-site experiences.
    ndasla.org
  • Campus Ministry retreats, liturgies and outreach
    Retreats, liturgies and outreach led by Campus Ministry with student committees at the all-girls high school.
    ndasla.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Anchor Masses and prayer servicesOn campus
    School Masses and prayer services in which students serve as readers, Eucharistic ministers and altar servers; the gym is used for Masses.
    ndasla.org, ndasla.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Justice and Unity Groups
    Student groups listed on the all-girls student life page.
    ndasla.org
  • Campus Ministry leadership team
    Student leadership team that works with Campus Ministry.
    ndasla.org

Retreats 1

  • Annual student retreat
    The school states one annual retreat per year for each student.
    ndasla.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Faith and Service | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/student-life/faith-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “At the all-girls high school, Campus Ministry partners with student committees to lead retreats, liturgies, and outreach.”
    Campus Ministry works with student committees at the all-girls high school.
    “At the all-girls high school, Campus Ministry partners with student committees to lead retreats, liturgies, and outreach.”
    Campus Ministry works with student committees at the all-girls high school.
  2. Faculty & Staff Directory | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/about/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Elizabeth Ward Director of Mission, Teacher, Theology”
    Elizabeth Ward is listed as Director of Mission.
  3. Visit | Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angelesndasla.org/admissions/visit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Notre Dame Academy is located at 2851 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064.”
    The school is at 2851 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
87 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.96%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.8 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Los Angeles, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)237
Students in grades 9–12237
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio10.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: lacatholics.org, lacatholics.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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