St Mary Catholic School
Tel:
(251)433-9904
- Our mission is to provide an environment where Jesus' message of love meets the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of our students.
- This mission is manifested through MARY - Moral Accomplished Responsible Yearning to learn.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 543 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,900
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St Mary Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1867 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 543 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 22% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 58% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 2 courses |
| Advanced Courses | Honors Algebra, Spanish I, |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (navy houndstooth plaid pants, jumpers, and skirts; white buttondowns and polos) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $2,900 |
| % on Financial Aid | 13% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
| Admissions Director | Annette Patterson |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Ballet, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, VolleyballBallet, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 22 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Local Science Fair, Middle School Enhancement Program, National Junior Honor Society, Piano Lessons, Regional and State Technology Competition, Regional Spelling Bee, Scholars' Bowl, St. Jude Mathathon, Student Yearbook Staff Club or Organization: Altar Servers, Ballet and Jazz, Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Girl Scouts, Pro-life Club, Recycling Club Arts and Music Programs: Art Competitions, Children's Choir Recreational Athletic Programs: CYO Sports Program:Basketball, CYO Sports Program:Football, CYO Sports Program:Soccer, CYO Sports Program:Volleyball |
School Notes
- St. Mary Catholic School, founded in 1867, is the oldest existing Catholic elementary school in Alabama. As the largest education ministry of St. Mary Parish, the school continues today, as a partner with parents, focusing on the development of the whole child. The mission of St. Mary is to provide an environment where Jesus` message of love meets the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs of our children. The mission is manifested through MARY-Moral, Accomplished, Responsible, Yearning to learn. St. Mary Catholic School strives to be attuned to the needs of both students and parents. To this end, St. Mary offers before and after school care, has Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 programs, and provides a full-service cafeteria. St. Mary Catholic School makes no discrimination on the basis of religion, race, or national origin. St. Mary considers all non-parish and non-Catholic students on a space-available basis. Screening interviews may be administered to new students.
- ACADEMICS
- St. Mary Catholic School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). St. Mary offers an academic program that produces students who are ready and eager to move to the next level of academic achievement. In addition to the core curriculum of language arts, mathematics, social studies and science, St. Mary is pleased to offer the following: Marian Honors Program, Religion, Library, Resource Program, Performance, Assessments, STEAM plant, McGill-Toolen Prep Band, Art Classes, Middle School Drama, Science Lab, Preschool Phonics Program, Performing Arts, Pre-KE-5, Computer Lab/Instruction, Full-time counselor, Spanish, Low Student to Teacher Ration, Guided/Levelized Reading Curriculum, Outdoor Classroom, Middle School Debate Team.
- PARENT OPPORTUNITIES
- St. Mary Catholic School is committed to raising the leaders of tomorrow. A partnership between parents and St. Mary creates a home and school environment positively impacting the lives of children. In addition to every day parent/teacher partnership, St. Mary has other opportunities for parents and members of the greater community to make a difference: Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO), Sacramental Programs, School Advisory Committee, Room Parents, Business Partnership Program, Teacher/Library Assistants, Casino Nights, Special Events/Programs, Parent Information Nights, SCRIP Program, Annual Fund Drive which provides for facility, academic, and campus improvements, Steve Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament.
- YOUNG MIND AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
- National Junior Honors Society, Bay Area Scholastic Challenge League, Peer Helpers, Something Beautiful for God Service Program, Weekly Mass, Buy Into Mobile Recycling Project, Altar Server Program, Sacraments, Liturgical Services, Scouts and CYO Sports Programs, Yearbook, Alabama High School Athletic Association, grades 7 and 8, Children`s Choice, Pro Life Club, and Computer Club.
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