About Holy Names Academy | Seattle Private Catholic High School Holy Names Academy

Message from the Head of School and Principal

KIM DAWSON

At Holy Names Academy you will find a supportive community built upon academic excellence, beloved traditions, leadership opportunities, and a sisterhood that encourages young women to find joy and belonging in their learning and in life.

Our Mission

Holy Names Academy inspires young women of diverse beliefs and backgrounds to excel in life with confidence and courage, to think critically, act with purpose, advocate for justice, serve with compassion, and lead with integrity.

Our Mission

The Academy

Founded in 1880 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, Holy Names Academy is the oldest continually operating high school in the State of Washington. Learn about the Academy's history and the Sisters' mission of educating young women.

HNA History Video

The school offers excellent academic, arts, athletic, spiritual, and leadership programs...

...that promote the development of the whole person in an environment of inclusion, collaboration, and community.

SNJM Connection

SISTERS OF THE HOLY NAMES OF JESUS AND MARY

Holy Names Academy was founded in 1880 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM), an international congregation of Catholic Women Religious, Associates, and Lay Consecrated who are dedicated to the full development of the human person through education, social justice, contemplation, and the arts. The SNJM congregational headquarters is located in Longueuil, Québec (near Montréal).

Congregational websites:

English-language
French-language

The SNJM United States/Ontario Province headquarters is located in Marylhurst, Oregon.

US/Ontario Province website

Other SNJM High Schools in North America:

Academy of the Holy Names High School - Tampa, Florida
Academy of the Holy Names - Albany, New York
Holy Names High School - Oakland, California
Ramona Convent School - Alhambra, California
St. Mary's Academy - Portland, Oregon
St. Mary's Academy - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Holy Names Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or disability that can be reasonably accommodated to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate in its administration or policies on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, or disability that can be reasonably accommodated.

POLICY OF NON-HARASSMENT

Holy Names Academy strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Holy Names Academy believes that all students, faculty, and staff members must be allowed to work in an environment free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, hazing, or bullying. Such actions include any systematic or repeated attempts to inflict emotional, psychological, or physical distress on another person. The school reserves the right to discipline students for conduct occurring on or off school property.

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Message from the Head of School and Principal

Our Mission

Our Mission

The Academy

Founded in 1880 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, Holy Names Academy is the oldest continually operating high school in the State of Washington. Learn about the Academy's history and the Sisters' mission of educating young women.

The school offers excellent academic, arts, athletic, spiritual, and leadership programs...

...that promote the development of the whole person in an environment of inclusion, collaboration, and community.

SNJM Connection

SISTERS OF THE HOLY NAMES OF JESUS AND MARY

OUR COMMUNITY

Holy Names Academy students come from

86 ZIP Codes and 114 middle schools

from the Greater Seattle area.

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for the 2025-2026 School Year

Message from the Head of School and Principal

Our Mission

Our Mission

The Academy

Founded in 1880 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, Holy Names Academy is the oldest continually operating high school in the State of Washington. Learn about the Academy's history and the Sisters' mission of educating young women.

The school offers excellent academic, arts, athletic, spiritual, and leadership programs...

...that promote the development of the whole person in an environment of inclusion, collaboration, and community.

SNJM Connection

SISTERS OF THE HOLY NAMES OF JESUS AND MARY

OUR COMMUNITY

Holy Names Academy students come from

86 ZIP Codes and 114 middle schools

from the Greater Seattle area.

How can we help?

Request Info

Form Submitted

Form Submission Failed

Applications Are Openfor the 2025-2026 School Year

Applications Are Open
for the 2025-2026 School Year