The Academy of the Holy Cross is a private, Catholic college preparatory high school for girls, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. With a strong focus on empowering girls to be courageous, compassionate, and intellectually curious, the school offers a wide range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs, including Advanced Placement and STEM courses, 30 sports teams, and over 30 clubs. The school aims to develop women of action who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual, and intellectual challenges of the world.