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Bishop McNamara High School
  • Private, Catholic
  • FORESTVILLE, MD
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Bishop McNamara High School

#5 in Best Private High Schools in Prince George's County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • FORESTVILLE, MD
  • 357 reviews
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    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      unavailable
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B+
    bmhs.org
    (301) 735-8401
    6800 MARLBORO PIKE
    FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
    About Bishop McNamara High School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 8
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $19,825
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    55%
    Average Financial Aid
    $4,000
    From Bishop McNamara High School

    Bishop McNamara High School, located in Maryland only 30 minutes from downtown Washington, DC, and Annapolis, provides 850 students in grades 9-12 with an academically rigorous college preparatory liberal arts education. This dynamic, inclusive Catholic school community is rooted in the Holy Cross tradition with extensive curricular and co-curricular programs allowing boys and girls to achieve success commensurate with ability and effort while they explore their unique God-given talents.

    Our highly credentialed and caring faculty educates both the hearts and minds of our students. Students learn responsibility for their actions and how to be good stewards of their local and global communities. We embrace students from diverse backgrounds nurturing in them a sense of self-worth and accomplishment while exposing them to traditions beyond their own, instilling a respect for the cultures and values of others.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1110
    393 responses
    Average ACT
    22
    41 responses
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    Technology & Innovation at Bishop McNamara

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    Bishop McNamara provides a comprehensive STEM education which is so critical to ensuring our young people can compete academically and professionally after high school. Our NEW La Reine Science & Innovation Center will be a technology, collaboration, and discovery hub by offering new academic programs in science, technology, cybersecurity, engineering, entrepreneurship, and multimedia.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 39 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 39 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 191 responses
    • Kairos/retreat
      24%
    • Homecoming events
      20%
    • Spirit week
      19%
    • Sports games
      16%
    • Talent shows
      8%
    • African Dance Show
      4%
    • Homecoming
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    unavailable
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    887
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 48 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 48 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 48 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 65 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 65 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 65 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    91%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 35 responses
    66%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 35 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 35 responses

    Living in the Area

    Prince George's County
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      D
    Median Household Income
    $91,124
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,593
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $337,800
    National
    $244,900
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