St. Mary's Academy

St. Mary's Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1615 SW 5th Ave,  Portland, OR
Downtown Portland Neighborhood
4.4
3.9
660 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$17,135
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
52
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
630
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
87%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
73.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.6%
Hispanic
5.9%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black
5.1%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Catholic Schools in Oregon
#4 Best HS For Stem in Oregon
#8 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Oregon
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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 Oregon 214 Students
University of Washington 141 Students
Oregon State University 136 Students
University of Portland 79 Students
Seattle University 71 Students
New York University 63 Students
Santa Clara University 62 Students
Portland State University 61 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 60 Students
Gonzaga University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 99 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Chemistry 68 Students
Business 62 Students
Environmental Science 50 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students
English 41 Students
Computer Science 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 260 Reviews
5.0 Junior
9/7/2023
I love St. Mary's! It's a very welcoming community. The teachers really make an effort to get to know you and give you the help that you need to succeed in their classes. It is also great starting the day with TA since that's where you can make some of those long-lasting connections.
5.0 Alum
12/31/2021
I would honestly say that I had a great experience attending this institution. Without it, I don't think I would have met the people I now have in my life or have even found my own voice as I was heavily involved with various leadership and activism clubs/events.
4.0 Senior
7/31/2021
St. Mary's Academy is a rigorous school with mildly supportive faculty. There is a nice social environment and a variety of opportunities to get involved within the school and outside community. Great choice for young teens interested in a focused and value based education.
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3.9 14 Reviews
1.0 student
4/27/2024
I was a student at SMA, I was expelled for communication with boys and social media. The teachers discriminate against students, extremely racist and rude. They are overly strict and they couldn’t care less about the students.I do not recommend SMA for anyone.Love and bless, maybe God bless the stud...
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3.0 student
11/6/2022
I am a current sophomore at SMA. I think the classes are very good, and the teachers are incredibly helpful. However, there have been multiple instances of online bullying and many of my POC friends have felt unsafe.
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2.0 student
2/19/2022
I am a current student at SMA. If you are a person of color you will NOT feel safe here. There has been many times I have felt uncomfortable with the actions teachers have made due to race and I have reported them and nothing has happened. I am HIGHLY disappointed that SMA puts an image of them self...
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5.0 parent
2/15/2022
Parent of a graduating Sr. I had very high expectations of SMA when we decided to enroll our daughter over 4 years ago. I never regretted that decision. Rigorous academics balanced by support and coaching where needed. The entire young woman is fostered at SMA with the goal of shaping the next gener...
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