Excellent
#10 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 2% of private schools
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
High School
590 LAVENDER RD, Athens, GA 30606
Enrollment
88
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
8.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
88
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
8.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Georgia private schools
#10 of 433
In Athens
#1 of 5
public schools
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About Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is a private high school in Athens, GA. Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School serves approximately 88 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 433 private schools in GA.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- GA avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 88 students, Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5:1 students to teachers, Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School compares to the 21 public schools in Athens, GA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Athens
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School (this school) | 8.6 |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | 6.4 |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | 6.8 |
| Foothills Regional High School | 4.5 |
| Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School | 6.4 |
| Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School | 8.8 |
| Timothy Elementary School | 7.9 |
| Classic City High School | 4.3 |
| Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School | 3.6 |
| Clarke Middle School | 7.4 |
| Clarke Central High School | 6.5 |
| Fowler Drive Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Barrow Elementary School | 8.0 |
| Howard B. Stroud Elementary School | 4.4 |
| South Jackson Elementary School | 7.0 |
| Judia Jackson Harris Elementary | 5.9 |
| Gaines Elementary School | 4.1 |
| Hilsman Middle School | 5.6 |
| Cedar Shoals High School | 4.8 |
| Coile Middle School | 4.0 |
| Barnett Shoals Elementary School | 7.6 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in GA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
590 LAVENDER RD, Athens, GA 30606
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Clarke Central High School (rated 6.5/10, 4.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Foothills Regional High School (rated 4.5/10, 2.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Classic City High School (rated 4.3/10, 4.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Athens, see our Athens schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehead Road Elementary School Athens | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| WASECA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Athens | 1.6 mi | — |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Athens | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Foothills Regional High School Athens | 2.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School Athens | 2.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Timothy Elementary School Athens | 3.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School Athens | 3.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Cleveland Road Elementary School Bogart | 3.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School Athens | 4.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Classic City High School Athens | 4.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Clarke Middle School Athens | 4.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Clarke Central High School Athens | 4.5 mi | 6.5 |
| DOWNTOWN ACADEMY Athens | 4.6 mi | 5.8 |
| South Jackson Elementary School Athens | 5.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Barrow Elementary School Athens | 5.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Fowler Drive Elementary School Athens | 4.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Howard B. Stroud Elementary School Athens | 5.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School Bogart | 6.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Malcom Bridge Middle School Bogart | 6.5 mi | 8.7 |
| ATHENS ACADEMY Athens | 7.0 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 30606 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,397
Median Home Value
$332,600
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
Population
48,156
College Educated
51.9%
Homeownership
43.7%
Avg Commute
19.4 min
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Median Age
33.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
What grades does Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School serve?
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School?
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School rank in GA?
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School ranks #10 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School a religious school?
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clarke County
- Phone
- (706) 433-0223
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