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St. Mary's Preparatory School

#3 in Best Boarding High Schools in Michigan
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • Orchard Lake, MI
  • 50 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      A
    stmarysprep.com
    (248) 683-0530
    3535 Commerce Rd
    Orchard Lake, MI 48324
    About St. Mary's Preparatory School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $0
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $13,550
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $32,400
    Received Financial Aid
    51%
    Average Financial Aid
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    From St. Mary's Preparatory School

    St. Mary's Preparatory is a four year secondary program of pre-college studies in a disciplined environment preparing young men for future study and careers of service. The Prep has a day student and boarding school program. St. Mary's is accredited by the State of Michigan Board of Education, the Archdiocese of Detroit, and MNSAA/MANS. Almost 100% of our graduates attend college.

    "If the Orchard Lake Schools did not exist, it would be necessary to establish them." – Pope John Paul II

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1260
    12 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    74 responses
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    College Courses offered

    St. Mary’s Preparatory has a unique partnership with Madonna University and Lawrence Technological University who each house a branch on our campus. St. Mary’s Prep students are able to take actual college classes, and graduate with a Madonna University and Lawrence Tech transcript, reflective of the courses they have taken and grades they have earned

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
    Poll
    56%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 17 responses
    • Sports activities
      35%
    • 2 o clocks
      18%
    • All based on how much $ they can get from parents
      18%
    • Hockey games
      12%
    • Pep rallies
      6%
    • Spirit week
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      6%

      Boarding

      Students Boarding
      10%
      Boarding Days Per Week
      5-day, 7-day
      Top Countries
      Canada, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Poland
      International Boarding Students
      7%

      Students

      Diversity
      B+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      533
      91%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
      36%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
      91%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses
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      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      11:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      30%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses
      Poll
      50%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
      Poll
      30%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses

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      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Very High
      Boys Athletic Participation
      High
      50%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses
      38%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses
      50%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses

      St. Mary's Preparatory School Reviews

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      St. Mary's Prep is a great school for various reasons. The class sizes enable thoughtful engagement between students and teachers. The teachers and administrators have created an environment where students learn, mature, make friends and are prepared to enter the next phase of their life.
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      Loving staff who cares about their students. The atmosphere is one of 1. God 2. Family 3. St. Mary’s. Great Co-Divisional model that can now educate the whole family!
      So many things to love about St. Mary’s. The staff is at everything-games, helping NHS on weekend mornings. The stay late and arrive early mentality. The new headmaster is outstanding.
      Tons of college classes and students graduate with a lot of credit. It is quite academic and service oriented. You hear a lot about athletics, which are great, but so are the ministry and classrooms. Boys become men. High expectations and lots of support.
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