At a Glance
To Be, Rather Than to Seem
Founded in 1881, the Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic school for boys and girls in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and an all-girls high school. We are sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The Academy is located on 19 acres fronting scenic Bayshore Boulevard, close to downtown Tampa and with easy access to major highways serving the suburban communities of the Tampa Bay area.
Our Mission
The Academy of the Holy Names empowers students to be authentic individuals who engage in independent thought, are inspired by creativity, and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives.
970
total enrollment
25,600
hours served by the
Class of 2019
33%
students of color
100%
students accepted to college
$12.5 million
scholarships offered to the
Class of 2019
20
AP courses
147
faculty and staff members
52%
faculty with advanced degrees
$1.7 million
annual financial aid budget
35
athletic teams
38
fine arts courses
10
annual mission trips
6,000+
alumni
The Academy of the Holy names is accredited by AdvancED, the Florida Council of Independent Schools, the Florida Catholic Conference and the Florida Kindergarten Council.