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
3.46
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
3.46
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
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
18
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Black
79.7%
Two or more races
10.9%
White
4.1%
Asian
2.3%
Hispanic
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#25 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 429 Students
Towson University 380 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 328 Students
Temple University 270 Students
Hampton University 270 Students
Howard University 269 Students
Morgan State University 225 Students
Bowie State University 156 Students
George Mason University 141 Students
Georgetown University 121 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 171 Students
Biology 136 Students
Psychology 131 Students
Computer Science 108 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Marketing 54 Students
Engineering 50 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 47 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 324 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 Junior
2/11/2024
It's been a great time going to Bishop McNamara, the education that one is able to receive is good and it's possible to get involved with a number of extra afterschool activities available to students.
4.0 Senior
10/27/2023
Here at Bishop Mcnamara I have had a lot of experience with both sports and academics. It feels like a family and there is a lot of support and community in the school.
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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Bishop McNamara High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 6800 Marlboro Pike in Forestville, in the District Heights neighborhood. Annual tuition is $19,825. The school has a total enrollment of 841 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Bishop McNamara High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $358,356. Discover additional schools in the area, like Village Academy of Maryland, From the Heart Christian School, New Visions Academy, and more. Learn more about what Forestville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bishop McNamara High School.

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