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St. Mary's College High School

#10 in Best Private High Schools in Alameda County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 205 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      A-
    St. Mary's College High School is a top rated, private, Catholic school located in Berkeley, CA. It has 630 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. Tuition is $17,760 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 88% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
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    Address
    1294 Albina Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94706
    Telephone
    (510) 559-6255
    Website
    saintmaryschs.org

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $17,760
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
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    St. Mary's College High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
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    Average SAT
    1210
    143 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    76 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    93%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.15 responses
    Poll
    93%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
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    • Diversity Fair
      26%
    • Prom
      20%
    • Peace and Justice Days
      17%
    • Dance Show
      11%
    • Father Daughter Dance and Prom
      11%
    • Enrichment Week
      9%
    • Talent Show
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    630
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.17 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.17 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.17 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.27 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.27 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.27 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
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    Boys Athletic Participation
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    90%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.20 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.20 responses
    95%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.20 responses
    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
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Median Household Income
    $113,580
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,815
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $744,046
    National
    $184,700
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    St. Mary's College High School Reviews

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    I found the overall community at Saint Mary's to be welcoming and friendly. Not only is the majority of the student body accepting and supportive but so are the teachers. They are completely invested in your success as they appropriately challenge students while also working with them when they struggle. Because of this, I found the academics at Saint Mary's to have a perfect balance of rigor. This nature prepares the students of Saint Mary's College High School well for college. Additionally, the student body at Saint Mary's is diverse in both cultures and beliefs. This provides the students with the opportunity to educate themselves outside the classroom as they engage in conversation with their peers.
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    Saint Mary's provided me with a better than average education. The curriculum is based on epistemology, and I think that gives a different perspective on learning. Saint Mary's never forced Catholicism on me, but there were times I felt uncomfortable about myself knowing that I was being judged most definitely from a religious standpoint. I would say that " duh it is a Catholic school, of course being gay might now come off well," but SM prides itself on being an exceptionally inclusive community, but I feel as though that's actually an overstatement. Overall, my experience was good, could have been better, but everything seemed to balance itself out.
    I like that it is a small school because it allows students to genuinely get to know their teachers and peers. It is academically rigorous, but there is a zero period at the end of the day where students have the opportunity to speak with teachers, do homework, and more. There is a variety of sports (varsity and jv) and an even larger variety of clubs to choose from.