Catherine McAuley High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Catherine McAuley High School |
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631 Stevens Avenue
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| Coordinates | 43°40′48″N 70°17′37″W / 43.6800°N 70.2936°W |
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| Type | Private, All-girls, college preparatory school |
| Established | 1969 |
| Status | closed |
| Closed | end of 2015-16 school year |
| President | Dorothy Olaru |
| Principal | Katherine Barr |
| Teaching staff | 17.6 FTE |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 158 (2013–14) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Campus size | 12 acres (4.9 ha) |
| Color(s) | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | McAuley Lion |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Newspaper | Between the Lions |
Catherine McAuley High School was a private school just for girls. It was in Portland, Maine. The school helped students get ready for college. It was run by the Sisters of Mercy, a group of Catholic nuns.
The school started in 1969. It was named after Catherine McAuley, who founded the Sisters of Mercy. Catherine McAuley High School took the place of two older Mercy schools for girls. These were Saint Joseph's Academy (1881–1969) and Cathedral High School (1909–1969). The school closed after the 2015-2016 school year. In July 2016, the school building was given to The Maine Girls' Academy. That academy also closed in July 2018.
School Campus
The school was located in the Deering Center area of Portland. Its classrooms and offices were in a main building, a gym, and another building called the Academy. The main building and gym were connected by a glass hallway. This hallway was also used as a cafeteria.
The old St. Joseph's Academy building held offices and classrooms. Here, students learned subjects like Latin, Spanish, history, and art. In 2005, the Sisters of Mercy gave more land to the school. This allowed students to have new sports fields. The school also added a wireless internet network in 2006.
What Students Learned
Catherine McAuley High School offered special honors classes. These classes were more challenging. Students could also take six AP courses. AP courses are like college classes. Taking them can earn students college credit.
Students had to complete service hours each year. This meant they spent time helping others in their community. Before graduating, seniors also completed a special service project in May.
Sports and Activities
Athletics
The school had many sports teams for students to join. These teams competed in Class-A events.
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Cheering
- Indoor track
- Swimming
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and field
