St. Benedict Academy (Erie, Pennsylvania)
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| St. Benedict Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
320 East Tenth Street Erie , Erie County , Pennsylvania 16503 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, All-Female |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1869 |
| Closed | 1988 |
| Authority | Benedictine Sisters (O. S. B.) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Colors | Blue & White |
| Athletics | Basketball, Soccer |
| Athletics conference | Metro League |
| Nickname | Lassies |
| Rival | Villa Maria Academy |
| Newspaper | Bene Dictum |
St. Benedict Academy was an all-girls' high school that was located in the city of Erie, Pennsylvania. The school operated from 1869 until 1988 and was run by the Benedictine Sisters of Erie.[1]
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie began the first Catholic high school for women in the city of Erie, St. Benedict Academy. The school opened in 1869 with one teacher, two students and a tuition of $1/month. The curriculum consisted of Christian Doctrine, English, Sacred History, Drawing, Music and Embroidery.
The dedication of the new three-story building for boarders and day students took place on December 8, 1870, less than two years after the first day of school.
Boarders, as well as day students, were accepted at the school until 1920, when the school eliminated its grammar school grades. The school was accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction in 1922.