St. Cecilia Academy (Nashville, Tennessee)
School in Nashville, , Tennessee, United States
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St. Cecilia Academy is a private, college preparatory, all-female academy for girls grades 7 through 12 in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1860 by the Dominican Sisters of Nashville.
| St. Cecilia Academy | |
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| Location | |
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4210 Harding Pike , , 37205 United States | |
| 36°7′56″N 86°50′34″W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Single-sex, College-preparatory |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Patron saint | Saint Cecilia |
| Established | 1860 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | |
| CEEB code | 431-740 |
Principal | Sister Josemaria |
Head of school | Sister Dominic |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 270 (2024-2025) |
| Colors | Red White[1] |
| Mascot | Scarab |
| Nickname | SCA |
| Team name | Scarabs[1] |
| Accreditation | Cognia[2] |
| Yearbook | The Cecilian |
| Website | www |
Athletics
St. Cecilia Academy is a member of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association and competes in the Division II-AA classification. Junior high athletes compete in the Harpeth Valley Athletic Conference HVAC.[1]
Accreditations and affiliations
Accredited By: COGNIA, Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).[3]
Notable alumni
- Missy Kane, runner, television personality[4]
