St. Mary's Ryken High School
School Notes Overview:
St. Mary's Ryken, located on an 87-acre campus on Breton Bay, is a coeducational, secondary school sponsored by the Xaverian brothers. The values-centered, college preparatory curriculum, 38 athletic teams and over 55 clubs/organizations inspire students to grow academically, spiritually and socially....
School Overview:
St. Mary's Ryken High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Xaverian Brothers School Sponsorship National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | The Ryken Program is for students with mild learning differences. | ||
| Year Founded | 1981 | ||
| County | St. Mary\'s County, MD | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 683 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 17% | 35% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 170 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 196 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 167 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 150 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 15 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| World History, American Government, Psychology | French, Spanish, Latin | ||
| Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry | English Literature, English Composition | ||
| Calculus AB, Calculus BC | Art | ||
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(MD) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,200 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 46% | ||
| Head of School | President Mary Joy Hurlburt | ||
| Admissions Director | Bob Harmon | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 17 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Dance | Field Hockey | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | ||
| Sailing | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Wrestling | |||
School Notes:
- Approximately 99% of each graduating class pursues a higher education at a college, university or military service academy. In the Class of 2009, students received offers of admission from 173 different institutions with over $9.2 million in scholarships. Twenty-nine students received offers totaling $100,000 or more.
- 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.
- Phase I of the Master Plan - the construction of a new 1,000-seat sports stadium with a turf field and six-lane track, and newly renovated spaces for performing and fine arts programs - will be completed in August 2010.
- 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.
- Profile last updated: 11/04/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (20650) | School Zip (20650) |
(MD) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 10,842 people | 5,296,486 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 34% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $59,646 | $56,460 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.3 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 32 years old | 40 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 65% / 35% |
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