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Catholic School

St. Mary's Academy

#2 in Best Catholic High Schools in Colorado
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • PK, K-12
  • Englewood, CO
  • 77 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Sports
    B-
Address
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
Telephone
(303) 762-8300
Website
stmarys.academy

Applying

Application Deadline
January 31
Application Fee
$60
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, None

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$20,200
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
28%
Average Financial Aid
—
From St. Mary's Academy

Welcome to St. Mary's Academy, Denver's premier Catholic, independent co-educational PK-8 and all-girls high school located in the beautiful Cherry Hills Village. As the first school in Colorado, established in 1864 by the Sisters of Loretto, St. Mary's Academy has been a forward-thinking educational leader over three different centuries. Our impassioned teachers foster rigor and exploration, inspiring our students to succeed in and beyond the classroom. As powerful agents of change, our graduates go on to careers that enhance the future of Denver, the country, and the world.

St. Mary's Academy Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1260
59 responses
Average ACT
28
87 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
Poll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 32 responses
Report
  • Brain Brawl (quiz contest)
    22%
  • Spirit week
    22%
  • Retreat
    19%
  • Class cheers
    16%
  • Diversity Day
    16%
  • Talent Show
    6%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
684
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.15 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.15 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.15 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1
Poll
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
Poll
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C-
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    C+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$224,125
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$2,269
National
$949
Median Home Value
$1,239,800
National
$184,700

St. Mary's Academy Reviews

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I absolutely loved my experience at SMA high school! The school does a great job of molding strong young women who are able to voice their opinions both in and out of the classroom. The teachers are extremely invested in their students and take time to build personal relationships to ensure student's success. The sports are very fun and inclusive to new players, but could be more competitive with other teams.
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When it comes to academics no other school in Colorado beats SMA. Since SMA is all girls high school, there are not typical distractions that you might find in other high schools, such as male students. Due to the separate genders, greater focus is given towards academics. The teachers are phenomenal and class sizes are decently small so you can get any extra help you might need. The only pitfall is the separate genders causes a developmental delay gap when it comes to socializing with males of the same age.
I absolutely love saint mary's. My experience has been great. The community is so supportive and the teachers are very experienced. There is a huge emphasis on the importance of community service, as every student is required to have 100 hours before graduation. Overall this is a wonderful school.