St Marys High School Bundschu Memorial

622 N Main St, Independence, MO, 64050-0640
Tel: (816)252-8733
Grades: 9 - 12 | 156 students
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Welcome to St. Mary's High School website. At St. Mary's we are building a brighter future. St. Mary's is located approximately one-half mile north of the Historic Independence Square. Founded in 1853, we are a coeducational, college preparatory, Diocesan high school accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

School Overview:
St Marys High School Bundschu Memorial
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1853
Student Body
Total Students 156 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 17% (MO School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Number of AP Courses 4 courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,500
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Football
Golf Lacrosse
Softball Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 14 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academic Team Envirothon
Forensics Future Business Leaders of America
Liturgy Club National Honor Society
Science Club Spanish Club
Spirit Club Student Ambassadors
Student Council Trojan Chorale
Yearbook Youth L.E.A.D.

School Notes:

  • Mission Statement
    St. Mary's High School is a Catholic Diocesan secondary school dedicated to the education and development of young men and women. The school reflects this by its mission to provide a sound Catholic formation under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Church. It also strives to develop the unique potential of its student body through an extensive curriculum, instructional excellence, global awareness, service and extra-curricular programs. St. Mary's High School seeks to empower its students with the responsibility, awareness and education to become leaders and active participants in today's world and Church.

    Location
    Eastern Jackson County, one block west of Noland Road and two blocks south of 24 Highway

    School
    Diocesan (Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph); Secondary, coed, college preparatory school

    Faculty
    21 Faculty and Administrators
    50% hold advanced degrees
    5 faculty members have taught at SMH for over 15 years
    5 faculty members are alumni

    Accreditation
    Fully credited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Catholic Education Association

    Graduation Requirements
    26 credits and 60 hours of Christian service

    Religion- 4 credits
    English- 4 credits
    Social Studies- 4 credits
    Mathematics- 3 credits
    Science- 3 credits
    Physical Education- 1 credit
    Health- 1/2 credit
    Fine Art- 1 credit
    Foreign Language- 2 credits
    Electives- 2 1/2 credits

    St. Mary's offers honor classes, advanced placement classes, and college credit may be earned through Avila University and the Math/Physics Academy sponsored by UMKC.

    Tuition
    $4,500 (Does not reflect the cost of books, fees, and uniform)

    Scholarships & Financial Aid
    Available to students registered at St. Mary's

    Catholicity
    St. Mary's High School welcomes students of all faiths. Our student body is 80% Catholic and 20% non-Catholic.

Nearby Schools:

St Marys High School Bundschu Memorial
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Center Place Restoration School
Gr. K-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Messiah Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
St. Ann School
Gr. PK-8 | 2.4 mi. away
Nova Center
Gr. 2-12 | 2.5 mi. away
Schoolhouse Inc
Gr. K-8 | 2.8 mi. away

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