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Primary and Secondary EducationWashington, United States51-200 Employees
Holy Names Academy is an independent Catholic high school that serves young women from diverse beliefs and backgrounds, emphasizing critical thinking, purposeful action, advocacy for justice, service, and leadership with integrity. The school offers a comprehensive program spanning academics, arts, athletics, spiritual life, and leadership to support holistic development within an inclusive community. Founded in 1880 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, it maintains a long-standing place in Catholic education that priorities collaboration and community. Based in Seattle, Washington, the academy serves about 600 students from more than 86 zip codes in the greater Seattle area. The institution relies on a mid-sized staff to support its secondary education program. In January 2024, Holy Names Academy was awarded the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding access to AP Computer Science A for young women.