St. Mary Help Of Christians School
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School bases its curriculum on national, state, and Diocese of Charleston standards.
In addition to a curriculum which includes science, health, social studies, technology, physical education, ixl math and the arts, there is an emphasis on the traditional 3 R`s of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Children who attend St. Mary`s also benefit from a curriculum that includes an additional 3 R`s: respect, reverence, and responsibility.
All students take either Spanish or German. Chromebooks are used in the classroom.
The K-2 Reading program is Rowland Reading's "Superkids" program.
Jr. High students have an elective period every day. Students choose from a rotating offering of classes such as culinary arts, physical training, book club, drama, and puzzle solving. Students can change electives every quarter.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 202 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Mary Help Of Christians School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1904
Student Body
Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform worn daily, Formal Uniform worn on Mass days)
(School uniform worn daily, Formal Uniform worn on Mass days)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
There is an active parishioner rate, with multiple children discount. There is a "non parishioner rate, with slight multiple children discounts. Please visit our website for tuition rates.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Jr. National Beta Club, Yearbook Club, youth choir
Jr. National Beta Club, Yearbook Club, youth choir
School Notes
- St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School bases its curriculum on national, state, and Diocese of Charleston standards.
- In addition to a curriculum which includes science, health, social studies, technology, physical education, ixl math and the arts, there is an emphasis on the traditional 3 R`s of reading, writing, and arithmetic.Children who attend St. Mary`s also benefit from a curriculum that includes an additional 3 R`s: respect, reverence, and responsibility.
- All students take either Spanish or German.
- Chromebooks are used in the classroom.
- The K-2 Reading program is Rowland Reading's "Superkids" program.
- Jr. High students have an elective period every day. Students choose from a rotating offering of classes such as culinary arts, physical training, book club, drama, and puzzle solving. Students can change electives every quarter.
Profile last updated: 11/08/2021
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(803) 644-1122
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School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
I only went to this school for 4 years, but I had never been so close to a class in my life, and enjoyed my classes so much!
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