Overview

Academic Excellence. Strength in Spirit. Leaders in the Community. Discover the Difference! SMR is private school committed to providing a highly competitive yetaffordable college preparatory education to students in the southern Maryland area.
Located in the heart of Leonardtown, Maryland, SMR is approximately 55 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. The 87-acre, waterfront and wireless campus overlooks Breton Bay and consists of six buildings and 26 varsity teams.
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St. Mary's Ryken High School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

B Day
C Matriculation
B+ Academics
A+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B- Reviews

Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $19,225
# of Students: 690
Teacher:Student: 1:15%
International Student: 3%
AP Courses: 28
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 58%
SAT: 1125/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

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AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
271
Number of tests taken
520
62%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 28)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
United States History
Biology
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Statistics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
United States History
Biology
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Statistics
Art History
Computer Science A
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Computer Science Principles
Human Geography
Research
United States Government and Politics
Physics C: Mechanics
World History
Studio Art: Drawing
Seminar
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Sports

(Total 18)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 107)
American Sign Language
Asian American Alliance
Avatar
Best Buddies
Bible Study
Birding Club
Board Games
Book Club
Black Student Union
Building Bridges
American Sign Language
Asian American Alliance
Avatar
Best Buddies
Bible Study
Birding Club
Board Games
Book Club
Black Student Union
Building Bridges
Card/Board Games
Caritas Resource Center
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Language and Culture
College Application Support
Coloring For Stress Relief
Competitive Game Pigeon
Competitive Programing
Competitive Debate
Conversation with The Counselor
Crochet Club
Dance For Everyone
Destination Imagination
Disney Club
Do Something
Dominos
Edgar Allen Poe Club
Extreme Dot To Dot /Coloring
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Medical Professionals
Gaming
Gioventu Studentesca
Global Ambassadors
Global Connections
Guided Study Hall
Guitar Club
Hispanic American Student Union
Hispanic/Latino Arts and Crafts
History of Pop
Improv
Jewelry Making
Key Club
Knight N Gales
Knights for Life
Knitting Club
Let's Talk About It
Let's--A--Go! Nintendo Club
Manhood
Meditation
Maryland Environmental Protection Organization
Mindfulness
Mock Trial
Model UN
Music Theatre Club
Mythology
National Art Honor Society
National Math Honors Society
NFL Club
National Honor Society
Origami for Beginners
Philosophy Club
Photography
Play Dough
Playing Hymns
Podcasting and Audio Drama
Psi Alpha
Puzzles and Games
RCIA
Researching Your Family Tree
Resume Development
Rugby Club
Rummy
Sailing Club
Science Fiction Club
Science National Honor Society
Searching For College Scholarships
Sewing Club
Shark Tank
Silent Reading
Ski Club
SMRzine
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
Space Exploration
Spanish Book Club
Spanish Conversation Club
Special Olympics
Speed Jigsaw Puzzle
Stage Guild
Stock Club
Student Council
Student Council Leadership
Sudoku
Test Taking and Study Skills
The Chosen Club
Top 5 Discussions Club
Tri-M
Trivia
United States Colored Troops
Uno
Vinyl Record Club
Walking Around Campus
Walking Club
Wish Week with Robertson
Women's Empowerment
Word Search
Wrestling Appreciation
Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School Stewards
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Arts

(Total 12)
Acting
Band
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Piano
Acting
Band
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Piano
Theater
Media
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1981
Campus Size: 87 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Other Accepted Scores: SLEPIETP

Brief Reviews

(Total 5)
4.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about St. Mary's Ryken High School

Tell me a bit about St. Mary's Ryken High School.
St. Mary's Ryken High School is Co-ed private day school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1981 , and currently has about 690 students, 2.50% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.smrhs.org.
Does St. Mary's Ryken High School have rigorous academic requirements?
St. Mary's Ryken High School is offering 28 AP courses.

St. Mary's Ryken High School also have 58% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do St. Mary's Ryken High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, Vanderbilt University and Emory University.
What is the application requirement for St. Mary's Ryken High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. Mary's Ryken High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for St. Mary's Ryken High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for St. Mary's Ryken High School in 2024 is $19,225 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Internationalprograms@smrhs.org .
Where is St. Mary's Ryken High School located?
St. Mary's Ryken High School is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Washington, which is about 47 miles away from school. Most families can choose Washington Dulles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. Mary's Ryken High School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Mary's Ryken High School’s official site: http://www.smrhs.org or call them at 301-475-2814.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to St. Mary's Ryken High School?
Yes, here are few: The King's Christian Academy, The Calverton School and Southern Maryland Christian Academy.

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What is the FindingSchool rating for St. Mary's Ryken High School?
The overall rating for St. Mary's Ryken High School is B.

The section ratings of St. Mary's Ryken High School are:
C for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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