Mission Statement

The mission of Loretto High School is to provide an outstanding college preparatory education for young women in a supportive and challenging learning environment. Inspired by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which owns and operates our school, our goal is to teach the Gospel message of Jesus Christ in the spirit of Mary Ward, founder of the Institute. We encourage and promote the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, aesthetic and physical well-being of each student in the context of community. Together with parents, the primary educators of their children, we strive to instill in each of our students an understanding of self, a knowledge of service, and a commitment to the common good of the world.

   School Philosophy

The philosophy of Loretto High School is founded upon the principle of the infinite worth of each person, because she is created in the image and likeness of God.  Loretto strives to develop the whole person-body, mind and spirit-in an atmosphere of acceptance and support.

Our philosophy has many facets; religious and moral education;intellectual, emotional and physical development; cultivation of the aesthetic sense; development of personal, civic, social and ecological responsiblity.

Although we speak of these areas seperately and although distinct goals exist within each of them, we recognize that they are essentially inseperable.  Just as each person is a unique person, she is also a whole person.  Our approach to learning respects and promotes this wholeness.  Together with parents, the primary educators of their daughters, our ultimate goal is to develop disciplined, creative, independent thinkers who have intellectual curiosity and a respect, both spiritual and practical, for life.