Villa Maria Academy

Villa Maria Academy, established in 1892 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, is a Catholic, private, nonprofit, coeducational secondary school. It offers classes from grades nine through 12. The school s curriculum includes English, Spanish, language arts, math, science, social studies, music, art, computer technology and physical education. It offers a variety of sports activities, including tennis, softball, bowling, track, volleyball, swimming, water polo and cross-country. The school organizes various activities, such as golf outing, junior ring ceremony, sports day, Mary's day, pep rallies, lip sync assemblies and graduation ceremony. The school is located in Erie, Pa., and is equipped with a gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria and music room. Additionally, it provides computer and foreign language laboratories and library.