The Dominican Sisters of Peace continue to sponsor the school. The school's president is Sr. Margaret Ormond, O.P., former prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, and a graduate of Dominican Academy. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, and has been recognized twice with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive. Academics As a private Catholic college preparatory school, all of the school's classes are either honors, advanced, or Advanced Placement level. One hundred percent of each graduating class attends accredited four-year colleges and universities. The 53 members of the class of 2018 were awarded over $13.5 million in scholarships and had one National Merit Commended Scholars (top 3 percent nationally) and one National Merit Semi-Finalist (top <.5 percent nationally). The 53 members of the class of 2017 were awarded over $10.5 million in college scholarships and grants. The 58 members of the class of 2016 were awarded over $14.5 million in college scholarships and grants, and had five National Merit Commended Scholars and one National Merit Finalist. The 39 members of the class of 2015 were awarded over $12 million in scholarships and grants. The 60 members of the class of 2014 earned over $15 million in college scholarships and grants, and had four National Merit Commended Scholars. Total enrollment is 225 young women. There are 26 faculty members. The Student:Teacher ratio is 8:1. Students complete a curriculum in subjects including dance, English, fine arts, foreign language, history, mathematics, religious studies, science, and technology. Every student takes at least two years of Latin. Students must also study at least two years of French, Spanish, or Chinese. In total, every student must complete five years of foreign language. Electives available include art history, ballroom dance, forensics, prophets of nonviolence, and psychology. Admissions Admission is based on the student's Test for Admissions to Catholic High Schools (TACHS) score (see www.tachsinfo.com), grade school academic records, and her teachers’ recommendations. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, or ethnic origin. Extracurricular activities Some activities offered at the school include: Art Club, Culture Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, French Club, Girls Who Code, Glee Club, Latin Club, Literary Journal, Liturgical Ensemble, Mock