Published
April 15, 2013
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School Overview: |
St Mark's High School
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| School Membership(s) | Delaware Association of Independent Schools National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Learning Programs Supported | mild learning/language-based disabilities / Attention Deficit Disorder / Dyslexia / Asperger syndrome /mild vision problems | |
| Year Founded | 1969 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1250 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 12% (DE School Avg.: 21%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 110 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| Average Class Size | 24 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 22 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| Biology | Calculus AB | |
| Calculus BC | Chemistry | |
| Comparative Government & Politics | English Language | |
| English Literature | Environmental Science | |
| European History | French Language | |
| German Language | Macroeconomics | |
| Microeconomics | Music Theory | |
| Physics C | Psychology | |
| Spanish Language | Spanish Literature | |
| Statistics | Studio Art | |
| U.S. Government & Politics | U.S. History | |
| Average SAT score | 1589 | |
| Average ACT score | 23 | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Boys: Regulation khaki pants and regulation polo shirt (Fall/Spring), regulation khaki pants, dress shirt, tie and blazer (winter) Girls: regulation khaki pants or skirt and regulation polo shirt) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,000 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition payable in 11 monthly installments. Tuition assistance available | |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,000 | |
| Admissions Director | Clarice Kwasnieski | |
| Admissions Associate | Marianne Driscoll | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 20 sports | |
Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Drill Team | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volleyball | |
| Winter Track | Wrestling | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 42 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Academic Challenge | Blue/Gold Friendship | |
| Chemistry Club | Concert Band | |
| Environmental Club | Fall Drama Production | |
| Film Club | Film Production | |
| Future Educators of America (FEA) | Games & Strategy | |
| Indoor Dance Team | International Club | |
| Intramural Bowling | Jazz Band | |
| Key Club | Law Club | |
| Marching Band | Markings Literary Magazine | |
| Math League | Mock Trial | |
| Model United Nations | National Honor Society | |
| Odyssey of the Mind | One Act Play Festival | |
| Pax Christi | Peer Leaders | |
| Precision Dancers | Psychology Club | |
| SADD-YELL | School Newspaper | |
| Science Olympiad | Sign Language Club | |
| Ski Club | Spartan Morning News | |
| Spring Musical | String Ensemble | |
| Student Ambassadors | Tech Crew (Drama) | |
| Twirlers | Variety Show | |
| Yearbook | Z Club | |
Profile last updated: 03/01/2012
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