Founded in 1879, Saint Mary's Hall is a co-educational, college preparatory, day school rich in tradition and committed to academic excellence.
Academic Excellence
- Last year the average SAT score of the senior class was: Verbal: 634 Math: 632
- Rising ninth graders compete in the annual Campbell Academic Scholarship Competition. Four students are selected for full-tuition awards which are renewable for four year
- There are three Exchange Programs with Japan – Itako, Kumamoto, and Tokyo.
Advanced Placement Program
Saint Mary's Hall offers 21 Advanced Placement (college level) courses including
English: Language and Literature
Mathematics: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science
Science: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Biology
Social Studies: U.S. Government and Politics, Modern European History, American History
Fine Arts: Studio Arts, Art History
Foreign Language: French Language; Latin language; Latin Virgil; Spanish Language, Spanish Literature
81% of the students last year who took the Advanced Placement Test scored 3 or better out of a possible 5.
Arts Program
Saint Mary's Hall offers a full spectrum of performing and visual arts programs. In addition to the more traditional curricular fare, specialized courses are offered in dance, sculpture, photography, digital imaging, digital video production, directing for the stage, technical theater, and applied music instruction. Advanced Placement courses in 2D art, 3D art and art history also are available.
Faculty and Class Size
Upper School: 349 (Senior Class: 91)
Middle School: 189
Lower School and Montessori: 432
Total: 970
Faculty: 8 hold Doctoral degrees
Athletics
Varsity teams: 19
Fall: Women's and Men's volleyball, co-ed cross country, field hockey
Winter: Women's and Men's basketball, wrestling, Women's and Men's soccer
Spring: Swimming (club), softball, baseball, track and co-ed field, co-ed tennis, golf, and lacrosse
Activities
Upper School student organizations and clubs: 27
Some examples are:
International Club
Junior Statesmen of America
Speech and Debate Club
Robotics Club
Model United Nation
Red Cross Club
Spanish Club
Latin Club
Location
San Antonio, Texas (population 1.2 million)
Accreditation / Membership
Saint Mary's Hall is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and holds membership in the Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB), Cum Laude Society, College Board, Educational Records Bureau (ERB), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Saint Mary's Hall is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and abides by the A.M.S. Code of Ethics.
