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Saint Mary's School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1842 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 23 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 275 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 10% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 9% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 45% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $39,144 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $18,300 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 39% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 30 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Kim McDowell | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Emily Smith | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Field Hockey | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2005-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 44 | |
| North Carolina State University | 33 | |
| Appalachian State University | 19 | |
| University of South Carolina at Columbia | 16 | |
| Meredith | 15 | |
| Elon University | 13 | |
| East Carolina University | 11 | |
| College of Charleston | 9 | |
| Clemson University | 8 | |
| Wake Forest University | 8 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Why Saint Mary’s School?
- Academic Curriculum: We prepare young ladies for admittance to the most respected colleges and universities across the country. Our small classes average 10 students and are led by experienced faculty who love teaching the young women of Saint Mary's. Increased interaction with faculty and greater individual attention are hallmarks of Saint Mary’s School.
- Individualized Academic Programs: Create, with the help of teachers and an advisor, a personalized academic plan for high school (MAP or My Achievement Plan) that includes academic courses, extracurricular activities, leadership positions and community service. Our ATLAS tablet PC program provides students with a powerful learning tool that prepares the girls to work with the latest emerging technology.
- Life Skills and Values: Our COMPASS Curriculum, a four-year co-curricular program, equips each young woman with life skills and develops her independence. Saint Mary's offers the opportunity to Learn the skills and self-confidence needed to take on challenges, become comfortable speaking in public, manage personal finances, and become a healthy, active young adult.
- Leadership Development: Improve leadership skills through first-rate arts, athletics, student leadership, interest clubs, and other extracurricular programs. Studies have shown that an average of 80% of students who attend an all-girls’ schools hold leadership positions after they graduate from high school. (National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, www.ncgs.org, 2000)
- Community Connections: Take advantage of the exceptional people and universities in the Triangle that provide academic strength and urban opportunities. We offer internships and the ability to take college-level courses as needed through our relationships with local universities. Community service opportunities are avaialble through our partnerships with more than thirty local organizations.
- Heritage: Become a part of a 168-year-old tradition of academic excellence, honor, community, and opportunity for women to build friendships that will last a lifetime.
- School accreditations: SMS is a member of the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, the Southern Association of Independent Schools, the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools, and The Association of Boarding Schools. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/01/2011
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