Presentation Academy, founded in 1831 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and located at 861 South Fourth Street, is the oldest continuously operating high school in Louisville. A Catholic, college-preparatory high school for girls, Presentation Academy emphasizes excellence in academics, leadership and personal development. The programs at Presentation are designed to enhance the student’s academic, physical, cultural, spiritual and social growth, thus preparing her to become a mature Christian young woman and a responsible citizen. Located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Presentation Academy provides a unique opportunity for students to experience firsthand the business, social, religious, and cultural attributes which only a downtown school can offer. Presentation attracts students from over 50 different zip codes throughout Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt and Shelby counties as well as southern Indiana. In the spirit of Catherine Spalding and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Presentation Academy strives to create a diverse educational community that challenges young women to develop their greatest potential as leaders in a global society.