St Mary's High School

2501 E Yampa St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909-0809
Tel: (719)635-7540
Grades: 9 - 12 | 346 students
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St. Mary’s is a college preparatory, co-educational school that provides a learning environment that will prepare today’s youth to successfully meet life’s challenges with moral direction. St. Mary’s High School is destined to impact the growing Colorado Springs Community. We are a community best described by our mission which is to challenge and empower our students to grow in mind, body, and spirit, respecting the dignity of all. St. Mary’s High School is an academic community modeled on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the living tradition of the Catholic Church. This community challenges and empowers students to grow in mind, body, and spirit, respecting the dignity of all; master the skills and knowledge for the next phase of their development, primarily a college education; and become responsible, ethical decision-makers in a diverse, complex world.

School Overview:
St Mary's High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1885
Student Body
Total Students 346 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 17% (CO School Avg.: 24%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 18 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Art AP Calculus
AP Chemistry AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature AP Spanish
AP United States History Honors Anatomy/Physiology
Honors Physics Honors Pre-Calculus
Average SAT score 1594
Average ACT score 23
Classroom dress code Casual
(Non-denim pants, collared shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 27 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,100
Tuition Notes 2009-10 Tuition; Annual Registration Fee of $300-$400 based on date of registration
% on Financial Aid 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,200
Acceptance Rate 98%
Admissions Director Leah Ramzy
Admissions Associate Brittany Boccher
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Diving Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 19 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Ambassadors Asian Club
Dodgeball Club Drama
Environmental Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Forensics French Club
Helping Hands Link Crew
National French Honors Society National Hispanic Honors Society
National Honors Society Pi-Rats Math Club
Saddle Club Ski and Snowboarding Club
Spanish Club Writer’s Group
Youth Philanthropy Club (YPC)

School Notes:

  • 98% of graduating class attend the two or four-year college of their choice
  • Class of 2008 with 97 graduates earned over $3.5 million in college scholarships
  • 85% of student body participates in extra-curricular activities
  • Over 9,000 student community outreach hours each year
  • Closed campus offers a safe,secure environment
  • 25-acre, state-of-the-art athletic complex

Nearby Schools:

St Mary's High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Divine Redeemer Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 0.8 mi. away
Evangelical Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 1.6 mi. away
Junior Academy
Gr. K-3 | 2 mi. away
Pikes Peak Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 2 mi. away
St. Stephen's Classical Academy
Gr. PK-5 | 2.1 mi. away

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