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St. Mary's High School

2501 E Yampa Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909-0809 -

School Notes Overview:

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. ...

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School Overview:

	St. Mary's High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded	1885
County	El Paso County, CO
Student Body
Total Students	362 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
% Students of Color	22%	17%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 78 students
	Grade 10 - 99 students
	Grade 11 - 90 students
	Grade 12 - 95 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	36 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	60%
Average Class Size	18
Number of AP Courses	7
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
	Advanced Courses
	Honors Pre-Calculus	Honors Physics
	Honors Anatomy/Physiology	AP United States History
	AP Spanish	AP English Literature
	AP English Language and Composition	AP Chemistry
	AP Calculus	AP Art
Average SAT score	1594
Average ACT score	23
Classroom dress code	Casual (Non-denim pants, collared shirt)
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
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%
Head of School	John McCord
Admissions Director	Leah Ramzy
Admissions Associate	Brittany Boccher
Sport
Total Sports Offered	15
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Diving	Football
	Golf	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
	Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	19
	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
Profile last updated: 01/15/2009

In the News:

Buffs' Burkett has strong leadership role model (Boulder Daily Camera)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 04:23:23 pm
Liz Kritza didn`t inherit much depth or experience when she was hired as Colorado`s volleyball coach on Feb. 10. There was, however, one very familiar face in the locker room when she arrived.
Car Chase Ends In Crowded High School Soccer Field (KRDO Colorado Springs)
posted on September 16, 2009 at 01:45:30 pm
COLORADO SPRINGS - A bizarre car chase through the city starts at a used car dealership and ends at a high school football field while students are at practice.
Bowling, Driller wed (Washington Times-Herald)
posted on September 16, 2009 at 02:51:35 am
Sarah Wonder Bowling of Washington and Brent Edward Altemann Driller of Colorado Springs, Colo., were united in marriage May 30 at the Basilica of Saint Francis Xavier in Vincennes, with Rev. John Schipp officiated.
Mountain West Conference (USA Today)
posted on August 11, 2009 at 04:02:46 am
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Staffers list their top stories from eventful school year (Suburban Journals)
posted on July 10, 2009 at 07:25:35 am
In my 19 years as sports editor - time flies when you're having fun - this department has always filed a year in review story at the end of the calendar year.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (80909)	School Zip (80909)	(CO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	37,510 people	4,301,072 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	31%	33%
Population Average Age	36 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$35,041	$51,174
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	45 years old	35 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (80909) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	52% / 48%	66% / 34%