St. Cecilia Academy is a private Catholic school for girls in grades seven through twelve. Located on the Dominican Campus in Nashville, Tennessee, SCA is the oldest continuously-run private school in Nashville.
SCA dates back to 1860 when a group of Dominican Sisters from Ohio was invited by the second bishop of Nashville, James Whelan, to establish a school where young women could receive a faith-based education. The Dominican Sisters continue to operate SCA in their tradition based on the four pillars of prayer, study, community and service.
A tradition of excellence can be seen across the curriculum at SCA, with a dedicated faculty leading an average class size of 13 students. The challenging coursework and small class size have produced many National Merit Scholarship finalists, semi-finalists and AP Scholars. They later attend some of the top colleges and universities in the nation.
Outside of academics, SCA students are encouraged to take risks and pursue their talents through sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading and lacrosse. Following the inspiration of their namesake, St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, SCA girls can participate in a thriving arts program that includes a choir, a chamber ensemble and a highly-acclaimed theater program. The supportive environment of an all-girls school allows St. Cecilia Academy students to confidently try new things and discover unique gifts to share with others after their time on campus.
St Cecilia Academy
309
Students
A
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$22,800
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B
A
A-
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
32
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
81%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
75.4%
Hispanic
13.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Black
5.3%
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School Rankings
#4
Best Catholic Schools in Tennessee
#6
Best All Girls Schools in Tennessee
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee
98 Students
Belmont University
62 Students
Vanderbilt University
50 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
46 Students
The University of Alabama
34 Students
Auburn University
33 Students
Samford University
31 Students
University of Georgia
30 Students
Middle Tennessee State University
25 Students
Western Kentucky University
25 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
41 Students
Business
38 Students
Psychology
36 Students
Nursing
28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
26 Students
Marketing
19 Students
Political Science and Government
15 Students
English
14 Students
Engineering
11 Students
Communications
11 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/3/2024
The SCA community and legacy are unmatched. This place is special! I am a graduate of Overbrook Catholic School and St. Cecilia Academy, and a current teacher at SCA. Teaching at SCA is a gift and like "coming home."
3/18/2024
My experience at St. Cecilia Academy has been wonderful and benefitted me in multiple ways. I have grown closer to God through the spiritual opportunities and the welcoming environment. The teachers and my classmates allow me to be myself, while receiving an education that well prepares me for my future. The community at St. Cecilia Academy has given me long lasting friendships, which allow me to grow as a person.
3/18/2024
St. Cecilia Academy has given me so many amazing opportunities that I never thought I'd have. The teachers are personal and really help your every need. The sports program is growing and we are getting better coaches now that we have a new athletic director. SCA really prepares their students for college and life beyond that.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/24/2022
I'll start by stating I wish I had more than words on this site to tell my story and say my piece. I was, like almost every girl there, a rich, white, girl from a Catholic family. My parents sent me to SCA because they believed a Catholic education would instill a sense of integrity, character, and...
9/19/2021
I am a former student of St Cecilia and I can honestly say that I regret going. I fully understand and support a religiously affiliated institution, but the lengths that SCA went to indoctrinate their student body was excessive. Disregarding the lack of sex Ed that we’ve come to expect from Catholic...
5/28/2021
St Cecilia Academy is on the surface a fine school. The classes are okay, the teachers are acceptable, and it is overall normal. However, I was discriminated against for being bisexual. I wasn't allowed to bring my girlfriend to prom, and in a class I was straight up told as well as shown in a textb...
7/16/2019
We feel very fortunate to have our child enrolled at St. Cecilia Academy! There is a peace that envelopes you when you enter the school, and everyone who works there truly desires for you child to be successful academically and spiritually.
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List Price Range
$272K - $2.6M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$2,270,037
Median Lot Size
22,651 Sq Ft
% Renters
15%
Household Income
$217,200
% of College Grads
85.6%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
4,187 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
44.2%
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