Character. Compassion. Confidence.

Educating the Minds and Hearts of Students in the Holy Cross Tradition

Welcome to Notre Dame

Our mission is to inspire academic excellence, nurture personal growth, and foster integrity and compassion in students of diverse talents, backgrounds, and beliefs through our Catholic, Holy Cross tradition. Notre Dame students gain the Character to Lead, the Compassion to Serve, and the Confidence to Excel.

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At Notre dame Academics Means Innovation Notre Dame challenges students to become flexible and independent 21st century learners through rigorous study, innovative teaching practices, and personalized exploration. Our academics prepare students for life beyond high school. Learn more

At Notre dame Academics Means Innovation Notre Dame challenges students to become flexible and independent 21st century learners through rigorous study, innovative teaching practices, and personalized exploration. Our academics prepare students for life beyond high school. Learn more

At Notre dame Academics Means Innovation

Notre Dame challenges students to become flexible and independent 21st century learners through rigorous study, innovative teaching practices, and personalized exploration. Our academics prepare students for life beyond high school.

Notre Dame Being Family The Notre Dame Family is an unbreakable bond that lasts a lifetime. Our strong sense of community and commitment to one another is apparent among students, and reaches the faculty, staff, and administration. Notre Dame is a welcoming community. Learn more

Notre Dame Being Family

The Notre Dame Family is an unbreakable bond that lasts a lifetime. Our strong sense of community and commitment to one another is apparent among students, and reaches the faculty, staff, and administration. Notre Dame is a welcoming community.

Our Outstanding Teams The Notre Dame Athletic Programs form disciplined, self-confident, team players. We have 14 varsity sports teams and 39 State Championship titles! Learn more

Our Outstanding Teams

The Notre Dame Athletic Programs form disciplined, self-confident, team players. We have 14 varsity sports teams and 39 State Championship titles!

Educating Hearts and Minds through the Holy Cross Tradition Notre Dame supports spiritual growth and moral development through the Catholic faith. By educating the hearts and minds in honor of the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross Blessed Basil Moreau, we seek to cultivate the lives of our students through transformative and meaningful encounters with faith. Learn more

Educating Hearts and Minds through the Holy Cross Tradition

Notre Dame supports spiritual growth and moral development through the Catholic faith. By educating the hearts and minds in honor of the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross Blessed Basil Moreau, we seek to cultivate the lives of our students through transformative and meaningful encounters with faith.

The Notre Dame Student Notre Dame is an academic community where cultivating hearts and minds is built on family, tradition and service. Our students develop the Character to Lead, the Compassion to Serve, and the Confidence to Excel in life beyond high school through an environment that is both challenging and nurturing. Learn more

The Notre Dame Student

Notre Dame is an academic community where cultivating hearts and minds is built on family, tradition and service. Our students develop the Character to Lead, the Compassion to Serve, and the Confidence to Excel in life beyond high school through an environment that is both challenging and nurturing.

The ND Advantage

Signature Program International BaccalaureateThe International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a rigorous and balanced two-year curriculum for juniors and seniors noted for developing students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge and flourish intellectually, emotionally, physically and ethically.
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Signature Program EngineeringFortune 500 Engineers worked alongside Notre Dame faculty to create the Engineering and Design Signature Program. This program is a three year program that cultivates the analytical, creative, and process skills required in the engineering profession. Students develop problem-solving abilities through practical learning applications.

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Signature Program Experiential LearningAt Notre Dame, learning takes place beyond the walls of the typical classroom and extends out into the real world. Students broaden their horizons through NDXL, an experiential learning term that encourages students to partake in study tours, special interest courses, service learning, and immersion programs.

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Signature ProgramSports, Exercise, & Health Science ProgramND's popular Signature Program in Sports, Excercise, & Health Science allows students to explore potential careers in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. ND graduates will have an edge in applications to competitive college programs.
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Signature Program Moreau Honors The Moreau Honors Program emphasizes rigorous reading competencies while developing 21st-century skills including creative problem solving, collaboration, and digital literacy.
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Signature ProgramPeer CounselingThrough the Peer Counseling Program, selected seniors demonstrate leadership through service.
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Signature ProgramFreshman AdvisoryThe program emphasizes a positive transition from middle school and the many opportunities to engage, learn and thrive at ND.
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ND At-A-Glance

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of select group of private schools in CT offering full IB Diploma

14
Varsity Sports

43
State Championships

50+
Clubs & Activities for all Interests

60
Ap, IB, UCONN ECE, & Honors Courses

33K
Hours of Community Service Each Year

$2.1M
in Financial Aid Scholarships & Grants

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Upcoming Events

Student Visit Day Program

9/24, 10/22, 11/4, 11/19, 12/3
Begins 7:30 am
Notre Dame High School
West Haven, CT

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Knights of Honor

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Cocktails and Dinner 6:00pm
Anthony's Ocean View
New Haven, CT

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Summer Programs

Program Begins June 2026
Registration Opens Nov. 1, 2025
Notre Dame High School
West Haven, CT

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