LEADING WITH
purpose
An all-girls Catholic education that empowers young women to lead with confidence, compassion, and conviction
Upper School
M O R E T H A N CO L L E G E P R E PA R AT I O N Villa’s all-girls, Catholic education empowers young women to pursue academic excellence, embrace leadership, and live with purpose. Young women discover their strengths, trust their voices, and lead with confidence.
OU R S TU DE NTS ARE E NDL E SS LY CU RIOU S , WONDE RF U L LY U NIQU E , AND DE E P LY CAPABL E . AT VIL LA , THE Y ARE E NCOU RAGE D TO E MBRACE E VE RY PART OF WHO THE Y ARE—
and who they are becoming. — Emily Kaplan, Upper School Principal
Seven Class of 2027 scholars recognized as College Board National Recognition Awardees, pictured with Upper School Principal Emily Kaplan.
BECOMING WHO SHE IS MEANT TO BE At Villa, every leadership role belongs to a woman. Students are known deeply and challenged to grow.
OUR STUDENTS ARE
leaders IN THE
CLASSROOM, ON THE STAGE, ON THE FIELD, AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THEY TAKE THOSE LEADERSHIP SKILLS WITH THEM TO COLLEGE, FINDING MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE THEIR GIFTS. — Alice Dickherber, Head of School
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE LASTING PURPOSE
THE ACADE MICS ARE RIGOROU S ,
Academic excellence is pursued in
YE T RE WARDING .
service of a greater purpose.
S HE HAS E XP E RIE NCE D
tremendous
Honors and AP coursework
Service learning
Research opportunities
Personalized college counseling
GROWTH IN S O MANY
Global studies
Experiential learning
WAYS THIS YE AR . — Tony, 9th Grade Parent
By the Numbers 7: 1
student-teacher ratio
98%
of our Upper School Faculty have advanced degrees
1 0 0%
college acceptance rate
CHALLE N GE E VERY M IN D. SU PPORT EVE RY STU DE N T. At Villa, students are challenged to think deeply, be inquisitive, and to take intellectual risks. With teachers
65
zip codes represented
12
varsity sports, robust club offerings
96%
of juniors and seniors were enrolled in one or more AP courses in 2025-2026
who know them well, they are supported as they stretch beyond what they thought possible and discover what they are truly capable of.
L eadership
LE A DE R S H I P RO OT E D IN SE RV IC E
OF FAITH, COM PASSION ,
Students serve as House captains,
AN D RE SPON SIBILITY FOR OTHE RS.
retreat leaders, ambassadors, and student government officers.
V I L LA I N S T I L L E D I N M E A PASSION FOR LEA DERSHI P A N D S ERVI C E THAT B EN EFI T ED ME THROU G HO UT COLLEGE AN D W I L L CONTI NUE TO GUIDE
my career.
ME THROUGHOUT
— Ava ’22, University of Virginia School of Law
MY GIFTS CAN TRANSFORM THE
IS AN E XPRE SSION
WO R L D.
The world
NEEDS HER LIGHT
Purpose becomes a life of impact. Graduates are prepared to live lives of faith, purpose, and meaningful impact.
V I LLA TAUG HT ME TO S EE EACH PATIENT AS
person. THAT PERSPECTIVE HAS BECOME
MORE THAN A D I AG N O S I S , B U T A S A ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS OF MY
EDUCATION. VILLA DUCHESNE MADE ME A BETTER PERSON, AND I KNOW IT WILL MAKE ME A BETTER FUTURE PHYSICIAN. — Maria ’20, Medical Student at New York University
PORTRAIT OF A V I L L A G R A D U AT E
GROUNDED IN FAITH
GUIDED BY COMPASSION
She knows she is loved by God and leads with purpose.
She sees the dignity of every person and serves with courage.
INSPIRED TO LEARN
STRENGTHENED BY COMMUNITY
She thinks critically, creates boldly, and perseveres through challenge.
She builds meaningful relationships and leads with integrity.
ENGAGED WITH THE WORLD She embraces global perspectives and becomes a force for good.
A GLO BA L NETWO RK . A LIFELO NG SIST ER HO O D. Students join an international network of Sacred Heart schools, alumnae, and opportunities that extends far beyond graduation. Graduation is not the end of the Villa story. It is the beginning of a lifelong connection to a global community of women who share a common foundation of faith, courage, compassion, and purpose.
THROU GH faith YOU W ILL
COM M U N ICATE hope TH E H E A RT OF V I L LA I SN’ T FO U N D I N I T S H A L L S — I T’ S FOU ND I N I T S P E OP L E . — Kenzie, Villa Sophomore
AN D confidence. FOR YOU K N OW
THAT nothing CAN
SEPARATE YOU F ROM BE C A U S E OF M Y V I L LA E D U C AT I ON, I A M I N S P I R E D TO TA K E T H E L I GH T T H AT V I L L A H A S INSTILLED I N M E A N D S H A R E I T WI T H T H E R E S T OF T H E WOR LD. — Trudy, Villa Senior
GOD’ S LOVE.
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