St. Mary Central High School
St. Mary's Central High School is North Dakota's largest and oldest Catholic high school, with a rich history of educational excellence in the Bismarck-Mandan community.
In 1878, four sisters from the convent of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, arrived in Bismarck to staff what was then the St. Mary's Academy and Boarding School.
In 1916, the first high school classes were offered and the spring of 1922 brought the first graduation at St. Mary's High School.
St. Mary's Central High School strives to promote a Christian atmosphere of learning in which all students develop themselves academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically.
St. Mary's Central High School is committed to providing a foundation of faith in the Catholic tradition, and in fostering an environment in which students and staff will be free to experience the presence of Jesus Christ in their personal lives. St. Mary's is a student-centered school.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 331 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Mary Central High School places among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Student Body
Total Students | 331 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 3% State avg.: 14% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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