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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- Offering Breadth Most extracurriculars offered
| 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 | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 276 students | 310 students |
| % Students of Color | 11% | 21% |
| % International Students | 11% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 53% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Less than once a month | Weekly |
| 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 | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $54,950 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $27,550 | $30,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 34% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | 27240 | $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 | |
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: 2005 - 2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| 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 | |
School Notes
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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 13 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 171-year-old tradition of academic excellence, honor, community, and opportunity for women to build friendships that will last a lifetime.
- 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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