Marist School
Tel:
(770) 457-7201
- Marist School is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory, coeducational day school owned and operated in Atlanta, Georgia by the Society of Mary since 1901.
- Students enter in either 7th or 9th grades. Annually Marist receives more applications from qualified students than we are able to accept. Of 7th graders accepted, more than 90% enroll.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 1,100 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,580
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 25
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Marist School places among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Year Founded | 1901 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1,100 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 13% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 83% |
| Average Class Size | 17 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 21 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemisty, Computer Science, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, French Language and Culture, German Language and Culture, Latin, Macro and Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics C, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, World History |
| Average SAT score | 1310 |
| Average ACT score | 30 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 25 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,580 |
| % on Financial Aid | 17% |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Jim Byrne '83 |
| Endowment Size | $27 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 16 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Academic Honor Societies, Academic Team, Blue and Gold Newspaper, Campus Ministry Program, Community Service Clubs, Guidon Yearbook, Language Honor Societies, Marist Broadcasting Club, Math Team, Rapier Literary Magazine, Robotics Team, Speech and Debate Team, Student Government Arts and Music Programs: Choral Program, Commercial Music Ensemble, Dance Company, Marching Band & Color Guard, Theater Program |
School Notes
- The mission of Marist School is to form the whole person in the image of Christ through instruction grounded in religious values, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. This mission is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, leadership, and service programs.
- Marist's dynamic curriculum is experiential and interdisciplinary, balancing leading-edge innovation in pedagogy and technology with a comprehensive course of study that engages students with the spirituality and heritage of a Catholic education.
- Beyond academics, students have opportunities to explore their interests and passions through athletic and arts programs, campus ministry offerings, and many other extracurricular activities.
- Marist students learn to be faith-filled servant leaders by providing at least 40 hours of direct service to others before graduation and learning to dialogue with those different from themselves.
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