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St. Mary's Preparatory School

#4 in Best Boarding High Schools in Michigan
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding, Catholic, All-Boys
  • 9-12
  • Orchard Lake, MI
  • 46 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    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
    1290
    6 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    65 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 16 responses
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    • Sports activities
      38%
    • 2 o clocks
      19%
    • All based on how much $ they can get from parents
      13%
    • Hockey games
      13%
    • 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
      479
      90%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
      40%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      10:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      33%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.9 responses
      Poll
      56%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.9 responses
      Poll
      33%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.9 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      B
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Very Low
      Boys Athletic Participation
      High
      57%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
      43%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
      57%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses

      St. Mary's Preparatory School Reviews

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      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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      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.
      Students are lead by military veterans, retired police officers, former NHL scouts, MSU hockey players, Duke grads, MIT grads, the list goes on. Some classes are supplemented by college professors. Definitely a strong cadre of leaders. It only keeps getting better.