Notre Dame Academy (Georgia)

Notre Dame Academy is a PreK–12 Catholic school in Duluth, Georgia. It is operated independently from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta.

It was established in 2005. Previously it was a PK–8 school.[1] The groundbreaking for the high school building, on a 21-acre (8.5 ha) plot, occurred in 2014.[2] High school classes began in fall 2015.[3]

Another private school that focused on students with learning disabilities, Sophia Academy, merged into Notre Dame,[1] effective August 2017. The previous Sophia Academy campus closed, with operations moved to Notre Dame. [4]

Campus

The high school building has twelve classrooms. There are also dedicated buildings for fine arts classes and a gymnasium.[2]

Student body

As of 2019 the school had 460 students, with about two thirds being Catholic and about 50 total receiving special attention due to having learning disabilities.[1]

References
  1. Cauley, H.M. "Independent Catholic school flourishes in Duluth". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  2. "Notre Dame Academy breaks ground on expansion". North Fulton Herald. Appen Media Group. 2014-06-03. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  3. "Notre Dame Academy to launch high school in 2015". Georgia Bulletin. 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  4. Golden, Nichole (2017-01-12). "Trustees announce Sophia Academy will merge with Notre Dame Academy in August". Georgia Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-05-12.


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