Student Life
Holy Names Academy emphasizes academics, community service, ethics and leadership. The curriculum includes four years of religion, covering the topics of world cultures, scripture literature, ecclesiology/service and contemporary problems. In 2012-2013, the school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in 16 subjects; 98% of the graduating class of 2012 took one or more AP exams. HNA often pairs with O'Dea High School, an all-boys Catholic school, for social events such as dances like Homecoming and Winter Ball, though the Academy hosts its Junior and Senior proms separately from O'Dea. In addition, the school hosts its own homecoming.
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