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| 3115 North Mason Avenue Chicago, Illinois, 60634 United States |
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| Type | private, parochial |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Julie Billiart |
| Established | 1938 |
| Founder | Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur |
| Oversight | Archdiocese of Chicago |
| Principal | Denise Piekarski |
| Head of school | Lucine Mastalerz |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | all-female |
| Enrollment | 100 (2009) |
| Average class size | 12 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17:1 |
| Campus type | urban |
| Color(s) | Columbia Blue, White and Navy Blue |
| Slogan | Faith Based, Technology Rich, College Prep |
| Athletics conference | Girls Catholic Athletic Conference |
| Mascot | Lady Panther |
| Team name | Lady Panthers |
| Accreditation(s) | North Central Association |
| Publication | Literary Expressions |
| Newspaper | 'Corridor Chronicle' |
| Yearbook | 'The Window' |
| School fees | $300 |
| Tuition | $7,200 |
| Affiliation | St. Ferdinand Parish |
| Website | www.ndhs4girls.org |
Notre Dame High School for Girls is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls college prep high school in Chicago, Illinois. Notre Dame High School for Girls was founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and in 2009, was incorporated by the Archdiocese of Chicago, making it part of the St. Ferdinand Parish. Teaching grades 9-12; it is located on the Northwest side of Chicago at 3115 N. Mason Ave., 60634. The school is located in the heart of a quiet, cozy neighborhood and easily accessed by public transportation. The teachings are based on the educational philosophy of St. Julie Billiart, founder of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The school provides moral, academic, physical and social education.
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Girls wear a different colored plaid skirt, to identify her grade level. The school colors are Navy Blue and Sky Blue, and the mascot is a Black Panther. For this reason the girls call themselves the 'Lady Panthers'. Every year the school hosts an International Festival where the girls showcase their diversified heritages, organize dances influenced from all around the world, and bring them to life on stage.