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St. Marys High School

142 Laverack Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086

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St. Mary's High School in Lancaster, New York is a private, co-educational, Catholic high school that strives to educate the entire student.

With a mixture of faith, challenging curriculum, successful athletics and vibrant extracurricular activities the goal is to provide a strong and value based foundation on which students can build a successful college career and life.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 416 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Marys High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1904

Colors

White, Blue, Navy Blue, Carolina blue

School Calendar

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

416 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

12 courses

AP/Advanced Courses

AP American GovernmentAP Biology

AP CalculusAP Chemistry

AP Computer ScienceAP Computer Science Principles

AP English LanguageAP English Literature

AP SpanishAP Statistics

AP US HistoryAP World History

Average SAT score

1000

(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

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Tuition Notes

Technology Fee not included

% on Financial Aid

90%

Admissions Director

Andrea Drabik

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Wrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

art clubbook club

Computer ClubDonate Life

Eucharistic MinistersMath Club

Mock TrialNational Honor Society

Photography ClubScholars Program

Science OlympiadSOTE (Environmental)

SOuL (Pro-Life)Student Senate

TLC (Service)Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

DramaTheater

Vocal Ensemble

School Notes

School Motto: Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me. (Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge.)
School Mascot: Lancer

- Entering our second century of educating young men and women. - Small Classes - Safe, suburban environment - Family Atmosphere - Successful Alumni - Scholars Program - AP and Honors Courses

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Marys High School cost?

St. Marys High School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

What sports does St. Marys High School offer?

St. Marys High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. Marys High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is St. Marys High School's ranking?

St. Marys High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Marys High School?

The application deadline for St. Marys High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 416 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Erie County, NY is $12,986 for elementary schools and $15,419 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Erie County, NY is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).