How to Apply. .

Admission Process

GRADES 6 THROUGH 8

St. Catharine Academy does not require a separate application to enroll for SCA Middle School. An interview may be required after registration is completed. To register, please go to scahs.org/SCAMiddleSchool/.

The following documentation is needed to register:

• Most recent report card

• Standardized testing results

• Birth certificate

• Current IESP, if applicable

• Current scholarship award letter, if applicable

Admission Process

GRADES 9 THROUGH 12

Students who are interested in applying for St. Catharine Academy must take the Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools (TACHS) on Friday, November 3rd. If you miss the TACHS Exam you will be required to take an online Entrance Exam provided by SCA. The cost of the exam is $65 and will begin on January 18, 2024. In addition to the TACHS Exam, we look at students’ 6th, 7th, and 8th grade school reports. Please note that SCA will review your daughter’s record holistically.

SCA Middle School students are automatically accepted into the high school and will not need to take the TACHS exam.

Financial Aid Opportunities

GRADES 6 THROUGH 8

At this time, St. Catharine Academy does not offer school-based financial aid for Middle School. SCA participates in such programs as Be a Student’s Friend, Inner-City Scholarship, and The Children’s Scholarship.

Applications for financial assistance must be through a participating agency.

Grants Available

GRADES 6 THROUGH 12

Legacy Grant: A $1,000.00 grant is awarded to a student whose parent, legal guardian, or sibling graduated from St. Catharine Academy. To apply, please provide the name, relationship, and year of graduation of the alumnae. The Legacy Grant cannot be combined with any other SCA tuition discounts except the sibling discount.

Financial Aid Opportunities

GRADES 9 THROUGH 12

Through the generosity of our donors and friends, we are able to offer limited financial assistance. SCA also participates in the following programs:

• Be A Student’s Friend

• BridgeUp

• Inner-City Scholarship Fund

• Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club

Sibling Discount: If you have another daughter in either the Middle or High School, she is eligible for the Sibling Discount, a reduction of one month’s tuition.

Catholic School Employee Grant: $1,000.00 grant for employees of other Catholic schools. To be eligible you must:

• Be a full-time employee

• Email admissions@scahs.org verification of employment via two (2) most recent pay stubs

• Be listed as a financially responsible party in FACTS, our tuition collection company

Academic Scholarship Information

GRADES 9 THROUGH 12

An invitation to become a Trustee Scholar is awarded to freshmen who achieve a rank of 92nd percentile on the TACHS examination and meet attendance and behavior requirements. Students must place SCA on their list of schools on the TACHS to be considered for a Trustee Scholarship. A Trustee Scholarship is equal to 55% of tuition. Students must follow the prescribed course of study and meet academic and behavior standards to remain eligible. Students may enter the Trustee Scholar Program at any grade level.