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St. Mary's Preparatory School

#14 in Best Private High Schools in Michigan
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding, Catholic, All-Boys
  • 9-12
  • Orchard Lake, MI
  • 39 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Sports
    A+
Address
3535 Commerce Rd.
Orchard Lake, MI 48324
Telephone
(248) 683-0530
Website
stmarysprep.com

Applying

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

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$12,950
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
60%
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
—
Average ACT
28
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Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
Poll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
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  • Sports activities
    45%
  • 2 o clocks
    18%
  • Hockey games
    9%
  • Pep rallies
    9%
  • Spirit week
    9%
  • Spirit Week
    9%

Boarding

Students Boarding
10%
Boarding Days Per Week
5-day, 7-day
Top Countries
Mexico, Nigeria, Poland, Canada, China
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
479
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National
17:1
Poll
33%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.6 responses
Poll
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.6 responses
Poll
33%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.6 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High
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Over the past four years, I have attended Orchard Lake St. Mary's. I have been taught by wonderful teachers on the importance of being a respectable man. Throughout my time spent there, my academic and athletic accomplishments truly flourished and improved to the point where instead of needing help from other students, I was the one helping those students out. Orchard Lake St. Mary's, for as long as I can remember, went by a statement, "1. God 2.Family 3. St. Mary's" I believe that this is a great example of the preparatory, because we are a very religious institution, but we also are taught to care for and honor our family and St. Mary's.
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The staff is awesome and they want you to succeed. There is a great teacher to student ratio. And they have a beautiful campus right on the lake. It is also great that you get to go from building to building for classes. The religious/faith aspect is not overwhelming. It is more educational and is helpful in teaching good choices and good behavior. There are a ton of great sports teams and extra curricular clubs and activities. And even though it is an all boys school, there are many opportunities to meet girls from other schools.
I have had a great experience at St. Mary's Preparatory High School. When I first attended the school, I was nervous and did not know what to expect. My school experience prior to St. Mary's was with 95% African American students. My first day as a freshmen was really good. I met so many people from all backgrounds and nationalities. As my time continued on at St. Mary's, I participated in multiple sporting activities. I learned so many lessons playing sports at. I have gained a brotherhood with young men I will always cherish. The teachers at St. Mary's will always be remembered. They were so nice and really took an interest in me. Whenever I had problems, the teachers did not hesitate to help. So, you ask me how was my experience, it was the best and I will always cherish my experience at St. Mary's Preparatory High School. If there was one thing I would change, it would be upgrading the technology on the schools campus due to its age.