Saint Mary's School
- Saint Mary's School is an independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement for girls in grades 9-12.
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| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Saint Mary's School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1842 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 23 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 276 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 11% | 21% |
| % International Students | 11% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 53% | 66% |
| 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 | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 83% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $23.9 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $54,950 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $27,550 | $30,550 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 34% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $27,240 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 30 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Kim Slade | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Emily Smith | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 17 |
| Courses | Art Portfolio , Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science, English: Language, English: Literature, Environmental Science, French Language and Culture, Latin, Physics , Psychology , Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 15 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 51 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Beacon - Senior Honorary Leadership Club, Boarding and Day Prefects, Community Service Club, Cooking Club, Day Council, Dorm Prefects, Drama Club, Environment Club, Fellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools (FOCUS), Film Club, Food Club, French Club, French National Honor Society, GAP - Global Ambassadors Program, Girls Club, Granddaughters Club, Judicial Board, Junior Classical League (Latin Club), Key Club, Latin National Honors Society, Library Council, Model United Nations, Photography Club, Quiz Bowl Team, Science Olympiad, Senior Cheer Team (school spirit), Sigma Mu Council, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honors Society, Sportswoman's Club, Sprites (promotes interest in the history of Saint Mary's School), Student Ambassadors, Student Government Association, Technology Prefects, The Muse - Literary Magazine, The Stagecoach - Yearbook, Vestry, Visual and Performing Arts Club, Young Democrats, Young Republicans Arts and Music Programs: Chamber, Chorale, Echo - Senior Washtub Singing Group, Flute Choir, Ladies in Blue - a cappella group, National Honor Society, Orchesis Dance Theater, Private Music Lessons, String Ensemble, String Quartet Recreational Athletic Programs: Sigma and Mu Intramural Societies | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2014 - 2018 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| UNC-Chapel Hill | 40 | |
| North Carolina State University | 28 | |
| Wake Forest University | 15 | |
| East Carolina University | 14 | |
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | 11 | |
| Sewanee | 10 | |
| George Washington University | 7 | |
| Northeastern | 5 | |
| Washington and Lee | 5 | |
| Boston College | 4 | |
School Notes
- Saint Mary's School in Raleigh, North Carolina, is an independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement for girls in grades 9-12. Founded in 1842, the historic, residential 23-acre campus is within easy driving distance of world-renowned Research Triangle Park and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Saint Mary's School is the fourth oldest girls' boarding school in the United States.Since our inception, Saint Mary's has been dedicated to the academic excellence and personal achievement of our students. We look at life academically, socially, and spiritually. Our integrated, hands-on academic program is demanding. Our leadership and life skills curriculum creates responsible citizens and community ambassadors. Outside the classroom, we offer dozens of sports, clubs, activities, and volunteer opportunities. In addition, our Episcopal tradition inspires students to grow as young women of integrity and honor.Saint Mary's offers a comprehensive range of programming and opportunities to prepare our students to compete in college and in today's complex and fast-changing global world. Saint Mary's School offers 18 Advanced Placement courses and a full complement of honors courses, competition in 11 sports and on 16 teams, a comprehensive fine arts program, leadership education, advising, and co-curricular programs, a wireless campus and one-to-one convertible laptop program. Saint Mary's students are challenged to find their courage, explore their passions, and open their hearts and minds to new ideas as they prepare for independence and success in college and life.More than thirty of the school's nationally recruited faculty and staff live on campus, and 83 percent of the faculty holds advanced degrees in their field. The student/faculty ratio is 8:1 and the average class size is 12.5 students. The school's 264 students represent 10 states and seven foreign countries.
- As part of the school's comprehensive and innovative curriculum, the seminar program is designed to help girls develop key competencies through relevant, experiential learning experiences with experts, resources, and organizations in the greater Raleigh area.
- The Saint Mary`s School educational travel program is designed to provide students with experiential opportunities that build empathy and compassion for others. The program is designed to provide students with a range of experiences from which students may choose, including service trips, academic exchanges, cultural excursions and history trips.
- Saint Mary's 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.
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