St Mary's Ryken High School

22600 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown, MD, 20650-0206
Tel: (301)373-4183
Grades: 9 - 12 | 683 students
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St. Mary's Ryken, located on an 87-acre campus on Breton Bay, is an independent, private, coeducational, Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. The values-centered, college preparatory curriculum, 41 athletic teams and over 55 clubs/organizations inspire students to grow academically, spiritually and socially.

School Overview:
St Mary's Ryken High School
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Xaverian Brothers School Sponsorship
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported The Ryken Program is for students with mild learning differences.
Year Founded 1981
Student Body
Total Students 683 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (MD School Avg.: 42%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 80%
Number of AP Courses 17 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Art Calculus AB, Calculus BC
Computer Science English Literature, English Composition
Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry French, Spanish, Latin
U.S. History World History, American Government, Psychology
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,000
% on Financial Aid 57%
Admissions Director Darren DeMeio
Sports
Total Sports Offered 18 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Field Hockey
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Sailing Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 23 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academic Resources Apologetics
Art Club Chess Club
Chinese Culture and Art Cooperstown Club
Envirothon FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Honor Council Jazz Band
Key Club Knightcast
Mission Possible Mock Trial
National Honor Society Newspaper
Pep and Spirit Club Project Graduation
Roman Culture Shakespearean Drama Club
Stage Guild Student Government
XBSS Stewards

School Notes:

    • Approximately 99% of each graduating class pursues a higher education at a college, university or military service academy. The Class of 2012 received over $11.5 million in scholarship offers.
    • The SMR STEM 100 program is in cooperation with the Patuxent River Naval Air Station Educational Partnership Program and the Office of Naval Research. By bringing scientists to the school and students to the naval base for learning opportunities, all students learn real world applications of science and math.
    • St. Mary's Ryken awards both need-based and merit-based scholarships. Students also may apply for need-based tuition assistance through the Archdiocese of Washington and the PSAS. There is a separate application for merit scholarships in the areas of academics, leadership and fine arts. Please visit the Admissions page on the Web site for more information and application deadlines.
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Nearby Schools:

St Mary's Ryken High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Leonard Hall Jr Naval Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Father Andrew White Sj School
Gr. K-9 | 1.1 mi. away
Mechanicsville Mennonite School
Gr. 3-11 | 4.2 mi. away
Starmaker Learning Center
Gr. PK-3 | 4.9 mi. away

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