What Notre Dame Academy does

Notre Dame Academy is a private, nonprofit, all-girls Catholic college-preparatory school located at 3535 W Sylvania Ave in Toledo, Ohio, founded in 1904 by the Sisters of Notre Dame and currently sponsored by that religious order. The institution serves approximately grades 6 through 12, with the Junior Academy covering grades 6-8 and the main Academy covering grades 9-12. NDA holds exclusive status as the only International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma World School in Northwest Ohio, and operates under a Board of Trustees with a President (Kim Grilliot) overseeing a 101-250 person staff, with an active Presidential Search underway indicating leadership transition.

The academic product stack centers on a college-preparatory curriculum delivered across multiple program layers: the two-year IB Diploma Program (six college-level courses plus extended essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS), Advanced Placement courses, and College Credit Plus dual-enrollment partnerships with the University of Toledo and Owens Community College. The school reports 38 college-credit-eligible courses and a Class of 2026 that earned $15.6 million in scholarships across 137 college acceptances. Supporting technology includes the Anatomage Table (digital cadaver for anatomy instruction), the newly dedicated 1906 IDEAL Innovation Space for STEM, a Student Resource Center Makerspace with 3D printers and vinyl cutters, and a block schedule with student flex time. Co-curricular programs span 11 varsity sports and 6 club sports through the Catholic High School League, nationally ranked speech and debate (26 consecutive years of national qualification, 10 state champions), and arts programs including theatre, visual arts, vocal and instrumental music with international performance history at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

The business model is tuition-driven with material financial aid subsidization. Junior Academy tuition is $11,166/year and Academy tuition is $16,523/year (each including $300 registration and $1,200 composite fees); nearly 75% of families receive merit- or need-based assistance, supplemented by EdChoice and Jon Peterson State of Ohio scholarships. Ancillary revenue includes the on-campus Spirit Store and Camp NDA summer programs (Girls Code!, 3D Printing, Lego Mindstorm). GTM is direct-to-consumer via campus visits (Eagle for a Day shadow program), Welcome Wednesdays, community events, and alumnae referrals. The institution is sustained by its 120+ year brand legacy, the exclusive regional IB monopoly, the Sisters of Notre Dame sponsorship, and ongoing capital campaigns such as the 'Empowering Women Transforming Lives' initiative currently in Phase 2.

Name

Notre Dame Academy

Legal name

Notre Dame Academy

Website

https://nda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Notre Dame Academy is a private, all-girls Catholic college-preparatory school in Toledo, Ohio, serving grades 6-12 as the only International Baccalaureate Diploma World School in Northwest Ohio, with tuition-based revenue supplemented by fundraising and summer programs.

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Headquarters

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Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Revenue model

1. Tuition - Grades 6-8: Annual tuition for middle school students (Junior Academy), includes registration and composite fees. Nearly 75% of families receive merit-based or need-based assistance.
2. Tuition - Grades 9-12: Annual tuition for high school students covering college-preparatory education including IB program, college credit courses, and comprehensive academic support.
3. Spirit Store: On-campus spirit store offering NDA apparel and accessories, open during lunch on Tuesdays & Thursdays or by appointment.
4. Summer Programs and Camps: NDA Summer Academy and Camp NDA programs offering summer enrichment opportunities including Girls Code!, 3D Printing, and Lego Mindstorm courses.

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Core offering

Notre Dame Academy delivers all-girls Catholic college-preparatory education for grades 6-12 in Toledo, Ohio. As the only International Baccalaureate Diploma World School in Northwest Ohio, it offers the IB Diploma Program, College Credit Plus dual-enrollment with University of Toledo and Owens Community College, Advanced Placement courses, 11 varsity sports, performing and visual arts programs, speech and debate, faith formation, counseling, and career/internship services. The Junior Academy serves grades 6-8 with IB preparation, while the main Academy serves grades 9-12 with comprehensive college-prep curriculum.

Product overview

Notre Dame Academy is Northwest Ohio's only International Baccalaureate Diploma World School, offering a comprehensive college-preparatory education for young women in grades 6-12. The school provides a multi-layered academic program including the IB Diploma Program (two-year college-level curriculum), College Credit Plus partnerships with University of Toledo and Owens Community College, and Advanced Placement courses. Beyond academics, NDA offers extensive arts programs (Theatre, Visual Arts, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Speech and Debate), athletics (11 varsity sports and 6 club sports through the Catholic High School League), and student support services (counseling, career resources, makerspace with 3D printing). The Junior Academy serves grades 6-8 with IB preparation, while the main academy serves grades 9-12. The school also operates Camp NDA summer programs including STEM-focused offerings like Girls Code! and 3D Printing.

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Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program A two-year, college-level curriculum for juniors and seniors recognized internationally. Students take six core college-level courses, an extended essay, Theory of Knowledge course, and Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) project. Exclusive to NDA in Northwest Ohio.
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Ohio early college program allowing students in grades 7-12 to earn college credit. Partners include University of Toledo and Owens Community College.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Year-long college-level classes that conclude with a test taken in the spring, allowing students to earn college credit.
• Junior Academy (Grades 6-8) Middle school program for grades 6-8 housed on the NDA campus. Offers IB skills preparation, intervention services, and high school-level course options including Web Design, Computer Applications, Latin, Spanish, and French.
• Theatre Program Includes an 850-seat auditorium and blackbox backstage theatre. Performance opportunities through fall musical, spring play, and student-directed one-acts. NDA has performed at the Edinburgh Theatre Fringe Festival in Scotland.
• Visual Arts Program Offers 2-D and 3-D mediums, art criticism, and IB Visual Arts SL/HL two-year program culminating in self-curated exhibitions. Students admitted into National Arts Honors Society.
• Vocal Music Programs Includes Women's Chorus (non-auditioned), Bel Canto (auditioned ensemble), and The Key of She (a cappella group). Programs include IB Music HL/SL.
• Instrumental Music Program Includes NDA Orchestra (non-competing ensemble), Honors Orchestra, Music Technology (composition and sound mixing), and IB Music.
• Speech and Debate Team Nationally recognized by the National Speech & Debate Association. Has produced 10 state champions and qualified students for national competition for 26 consecutive years.
• Varsity Sports Program Part of the Catholic High School League (CHSL). Sports include Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball.
• Club Sports Includes Broomball, Bowling, Dance, Equestrian, Indoor Track & Field, and Rowing.
• SportsLeader Program First all-girls school in Ohio to integrate Catholic virtues into athletics. Focuses on three pillars: Virtue, Ceremony, and Catholic Identity.
• Student Resource Center / Makerspace Provides quiet study space, collaborative learning space, and a makerspace with two 3-D printers, a custom vinyl cutter, and STEM learning resources.
• Counseling Services Offers mental health, academic, college, and career counseling. Includes Academic/Social/Emotional support, Career Counselor (with Career Week and Senior Project), and College Counselor.
• Career Resources & Internship Program Career Week with visiting speakers, Senior Project (25-hour career shadowing), and internship opportunities with local businesses including Charles E. Boyk Law Firm, First Solar, ProMedica, University of Toledo Medical Center, and others.
• Camp NDA (Summer Programs) Summer academy offerings including Girls Code!, 3D Printing, and Lego Mindstorm programs for career exploration.
• Spirit Store On-campus spirit store offering NDA apparel and accessories, open during lunch on Tuesdays & Thursdays or by appointment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026 earned $15.6 million in scholarships, accepted to 137 colleges/universities, gave 10,623 service hours
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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Amazon (Future Engineer Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2024Amazon Future Engineer program providing high-caliber computer science curriculum and coursework. Expanded into Junior Academy (7th and 8th grades) after 5 years of partnership. Cultivates 21st century skills in STEM fields.
• University of ToledocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partnership allowing NDA students to earn college credit through University of Toledo courses. Career Pathways include Business, Communications, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Exercise Science, Health, Law, Nursing, Pre-Med, and Theatre.
• Owens Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Credit Plus partnership providing dual enrollment opportunities for NDA students to earn college credit while in high school.
• Sisters of Notre DamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious order that sponsors Notre Dame Academy. The Sisters of Notre Dame established the school in 1904 with mission to educate young women and empower them to be intellectually curious, passionately faith-filled, and socially responsible servant leaders. The order provides spiritual guidance and governance.
• Catholic High School League (CHSL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDA joined CHSL, the largest Catholic sports league in the United States with 33 private high schools in Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Student-athletes compete in faith-based athletic competition emphasizing inspirational leadership.
• Sisters of Notre Dame SHINE CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with SND SHINE Coalition hosting annual Women's Summit celebrating women in STEMM. Proceeds support initiatives to uplift and inspire women.
• Various Local Organizations (Internship Partners)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 30 local businesses and organizations provide internship, work, and volunteer opportunities for NDA students including Charles E. Boyk Law Firm, First Solar, ProMedica, Senator Rob Portman's office, University of Toledo Medical Center, and more.

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Direct peers

• St. Ursula Academy (Cincinnati): Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school in Ohio offering IB coursework and serving a similar mission-aligned demographic; directly comparable peer in size and program structure to NDA Toledo.
• Central Catholic High School (Toledo): Co-ed Catholic college-prep school in the same Toledo market offering AP and dual-enrollment coursework; competes directly with NDA for the same tuition-paying families in Northwest Ohio.
• St. John's Jesuit High School (Toledo): Catholic college-prep school in the same Toledo market serving a comparable tuition tier and college-preparatory mission; closest direct geographic competitor to NDA within the local Catholic high school ecosystem.
• St. Mary's Academy (Portland, OR): Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school with similar IB/AP offerings, athletics, and arts programming; a strong structural peer for single-sex Catholic college-prep comparison.
• Mount Notre Dame High School (Cincinnati): Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in Ohio sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame—same founding religious order as NDA—offering directly comparable programming and mission alignment.
• Ursuline Academy (Cincinnati): Catholic all-girls college-prep school in Ohio with similar IB and AP programming; closely comparable in mission, single-sex model, and tuition tier to NDA.

Emerging players

• Cristo Rey High School (Network Model): Network of Catholic college-prep schools with corporate internship work-study programs; comparable to NDA's internship/Career Week model and faith-based college-prep positioning across multiple geographies.

Regional players

• Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School (Chicago): Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school with similar mission, athletics, and arts offerings; comparable peer outside NDA's region with similar single-sex and faith-based positioning.
• Mercy High School (Farmington Hills, MI): Catholic all-girls college-prep school in the Detroit metro area (within NDA's draw radius for Southeast Michigan families); comparable single-sex Catholic mission with similar tuition model.

Broad incumbents

• Fenwick High School (Oak Park, IL): Established Catholic college-prep school with strong STEM and speech/debate programs; comparable in scale, athletic conference participation, and college-preparatory depth.

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Customer concentration

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