Academy of Holy Angels, private, coeducational high school in Richfield, Minnesota, USA
Academy of Holy Angels is a Catholic high school in Richfield serving about 600 students in grades 9 through 12. The campus includes sports fields, gymnasiums, a theater, and specialized facilities such as the iCenter for STEM Education that opened in 2021.
The school was founded in 1877 by the Sisters of St. Joseph and initially served girls only. It moved to its current location near Nicollet and 66th Street in 1931 and became coeducational in the 1970s, with the first male graduates in 1976.
Academy of Holy Angels was founded in 1877 by the Sisters of St. Joseph and takes its name from the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, celebrated on October 2. Service and volunteer work are central to student life here, with all students expected to complete service hours and participate in a dedicated community service day each year.
The school is located at 6600 Nicollet Avenue South in Richfield and serves students from across the Twin Cities area. For families needing financial assistance, the school offers help, with over 80 percent of students receiving financial aid to attend.
The school features a unique dome structure over a sports field that can be removed during winter to allow teams to play outdoors. This flexible facility enables year-round outdoor sports, regardless of Minnesota weather conditions.
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