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Saint Mary's School

Saint Mary's School
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Saint Mary's School in Raleigh, North Carolina, is an independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement for girls in grades 9-12.

 

Founded in 1842, the historic, residential 23-acre campus is located in the heart of North Carolina's capital city of Raleigh, offering easy access to all the city has to offer as well as a peaceful oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle.

With a mission to prepare girls for college and life, Saint Mary’s immerses girls in a dynamic learning environment offering both hands-on classroom learning and opportunities for real-world experiences.

 

Focused on developing key competencies like critical thinking, collaboration, cross-cultural intelligence, and new media literacy, Saint Mary’s offers AP courses, innovative electives, a unique seminar program, college counseling, a rich arts program, 12 sports, and a thriving urban location.

 

In keeping with our Episcopal tradition, the Saint Mary's School community respects the worth and dignity of every person. As a boarding and day school, students learn and live beside girls from across the region, the state, the country, and the world as they explore new ideas, deepen their understanding, and grow as young women of intelligence, integrity, and purpose.

Location:

Raleigh, NC

1842

Year Founded:
Number of Students:

304

Average Class Size:

9:1

Female

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Specialty Program(s): 

With an innovative curriculum designed expressly for girls in a vibrant urban location providing real-world learning opportunities, Saint Mary's lets you dig deep as you discover new interests and build key competencies in and out of the classroom.

 

Your teachers and peers challenge and inspire you to ask questions, debate ideas, and use your voice to express your unique point of view. Leadership experiences, a dedicated college counseling team, extensive arts offerings, an athletics program comprised of 11 sports, myriad clubs, traditions, and activities combine to build your confidence, increase your independence, and give you the chance to develop friendships to last a lifetime.

  • 100% acceptance rate to selective colleges and universities around the world.
  • 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered.
  • One-to-one academic advising program.
  • Convertible laptop tablet for every student.
  • Sarah Graham Kenan Library offering more than 23,000 cataloged holdings, including print and electronic books and media. In addition, students have access to current print periodicals, an extensive bound periodical collection providing great historic primary source materials, and full-time library professionals providing research and technology support. It also subscribes to numerous electronic research databases and thousands of reliable online textbooks.
  • Leadership education and experience including Student Government Association (SGA), Judicial Board, prefect, marshal and vestry programs.
  • More than 30 clubs and student organizations, including Model United Nations, Community Service Club, International Thespian Society, Human Rights Alliance, FOCUS, Science Olympiad, and Student Library Council.
  • Comprehensive fine and performing arts program, including visual arts, drama, chorale, instrumental ensembles, dance and individual instrumental lessons.
  • Athletic program offering varsity and junior varsity level play in 11 sports - soccer, swimming, tennis, field hockey, volleyball, golf, basketball, cross country, track and field, softball and lacrosse.
  • Member of the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA); competes regionally in Triangle Independent Schools Athletic Conference (TISAC).
Saint Mary's School
Saint Mary's School
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