St. Mary's Catholic High School

St. Mary's Catholic High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
2525 N 3rd St,  Phoenix, AZ
4.0
3.0
543 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Suzanne Fessler
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Average GPA
3.26
Annual Tuition
$16,000
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
35
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
71%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Hispanic
54.2%
White
28.8%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
Black
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best Catholic Schools in Arizona
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 211 Students
Northern Arizona University 145 Students
University of Arizona 130 Students
Grand Canyon University 128 Students
Phoenix College 65 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 50 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 35 Students
University of San Diego 35 Students
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 26 Students
Arizona Christian University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 48 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Pre-Law Studies 17 Students
Finance 12 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 12 Students
Journalism 12 Students
Criminology 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 135 Reviews
5.0 Alum
2/19/2025
Saint Mary's is a very good school if you are a devout catholic. They teach a very good catholic curriculum. They do not prepare you as well for the math and sciences, however. I made life long friends and had opportunities i would not have at a big school. I was able to play whatever sport I wanted and make close connections to my teammates. The teacher, while sometimes not the best at explaining things, do care about your wellbeing and want what is best for each student.
3.0 Senior
4/7/2024
The best part of my experience at St.Mary's would be the discussion based learning. It has helped me to be able to carry a conversation with any indivual, and has truly prepared me for future college classes. The worst part of my experience at St. Mary's is the immense incorporation of faith into learning which often distracts from equally important topics. I would like to see a change in the offered classes, specifically having more APs as well as more electives.
5.0 Alum
12/2/2022
Overall, my experience at Saint Mary's taught me a lot. I was able to mature as a person and learned how to think about things logically and with reason instead of just accepting what I am told without evaluating the information myself.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/12/2024
Excellent Catholic High School! We wanted our sons to have a Catholic education that was more authentic and faithful to the Catholic Faith. There are other Catholic high schools in the Valley but all of them were very subpar on the Catholic dimension. The academics are excellent. Good balance betwee...
1.0 other
3/15/2015
I am extremely disappointed in this current Saint Mary's. I had a very positive opinion but for the last 5 years, I must say it has not lived up to the standards. The discipline is out of control. There is behavior that is not conducive to a Christian conduct, and the discipline is nothing. I feel i...

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St. Mary's Catholic High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 2525 N 3rd St in Phoenix, AZ. Annual tuition is $16,000. The school has a total enrollment of 543 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. St. Mary's Catholic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.26. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $569,298. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brophy College Preparatory, Phoenix Christian High School, Valley Lutheran High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Mary's Catholic High School.

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