St. Mary's Academy
- Private School
- Portland, OR
- 9-12
304 reviews
Junior: My name is Lily and I am a current junior at St Mary’s. I honestly wasn’t planning to go to a private school for high school, let alone an all girls school, but I am really glad that I chose to! From the first shadow visit, I felt at home. Not in a cheesy way, I promise. The environment is welcoming and free of harsh judgement, and I think that comes from the all-girls experience. Classroom discussions have a mature quality that I feel was lacking in my co-ed schools.
Having such a wide range of clubs and extracurriculars ensures that you will feel like you belong. Having a challenging academic environment is really very rewarding. There is always someone that can help you if you’re struggling, as well. The academic support center has been a big help for me, as well as friends and teachers. The teachers here at SMA have your best interest at heart and will always find time to help you. My biggest piece of advice is to use the activity blocks and studies provided to get work done.
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