Bishop McNamara High School

Bishop McNamara High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
6800 Marlboro Pike,  Forestville, MD
4.2
3.2
841 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Marco Clark, Ceo/president
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
21
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$19,825
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
93
Part Time Teachers
16
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
18
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Black
76.7%
Two or more races
12.6%
White
5.7%
Hispanic
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#26 Best Catholic Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 416 Students
Towson University 380 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 315 Students
Howard University 269 Students
Temple University 265 Students
Hampton University 261 Students
Morgan State University 215 Students
Bowie State University 152 Students
George Mason University 142 Students
Georgetown University 125 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 165 Students
Biology 145 Students
Psychology 126 Students
Computer Science 104 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Marketing 51 Students
Engineering 51 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 50 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 319 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/30/2024
BMHS is a great school! The only issue is you have to pay for lunch as part f the tuition ad your kids don't like the lunch and don't eat it. That is seriously the only issue. the school if AMAZING
5.0 Senior
2/4/2024
The best part of the school is meeting good friends and the teachers are very helpful. I feel I am being prepared for my upcoming college experience.
4.0 Parent
11/25/2023
Very good school, thriving to make more improvements in the education of students. The administration, teachers and advisors are easily approachable.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/25/2024
My experience with Bishop McNamara High School has been disappointing, especially regarding the administration's handling of serious issues like racism and discrimination. The school has demonstrated a concerning level of apathy towards parents and students who are not Americans. While they are eage...
3.0 student
6/20/2023
I'm grateful for having the chance to attend Mac and meet amazing people, but I think the experience at a public school would've also benefited me. McNamara is a good option for a student mainly needing smaller classes and community since everyone knows each other.The number of AP classes isn't very...
5.0 parent
10/24/2022
I sent my two daughters to Bishop McNamara and would do it again. They were well prepared for college in both private and state institutions. The teachers are so knowledgeable, caring, and supportive.
2.0 other
2/9/2022
Very nice college prep school with great teachers but there is an issue with bullying among the student body. I went here thinking it would have a "family atmosphere" but boy was I wrong lolMost schools promote anti bullying/suicide prevention atleast once a year but Macnamara fails do this and pret...

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