At a Glance

• St. Mary's Academy was founded in 1864 by the Sisters of Loretto.

• St. Mary's Academy granted the first high school diploma in the Colorado Territory in 1875.

• St. Mary's Academy is the fifth oldest private institution in Denver.

• Lower School: coed, kindergarten through grade 5

• Middle School: coed, grades 6 through 8

• High School: girls only, grades 9 through 12

• St. Mary’s Academy is an inclusive community welcoming students of every race, religious tradition, and economic background.

• The student body represents over 80 zip codes.

• 22% of the student body are students of color.

• Tuition for 2007-2008: $11,435

 • in 2006-2007, 21% of students received Tuition Assistance amounting to $907,000.

• Over $365,000 in contributions to the Annual Fund in 2006-2007

• The 2006-2007 annual gala and auction raised over
$239,000 for Tuition Assistance. 

• SMA's High School offers Advancement Placement courses/tests in 12 areas of study.

•  Three-year average of college and university scholarships was  $3.5 million earned by the senior class.

• Graduates include two Fulbright Scholars, two MacArthur Fellows, and a U.S. Secretary of State

• St. Mary's Academy has three times been honored by the U.S. Department of Education School of Excellence/Blue Ribbon School.

• SMA has had seven National Merit Finalists in the past eight years.

• SMA's mock trial team won the Colorado state championship in 2006-2007.

• In 2006-2007, two athletes signed National Letters of Intent to play on collegiate sports team.  

• SMA's swimming and diving team has won eight consecutive league championships.

• Since 2005-06, an SMA swimmer holds the state record for 100-yd. breaststroke.

• Seven time in 15 years, SMA teams advanced to the Global Finals of Destination ImagiNation.

• Facilities include Lower School building, High School building, Middle School building, Bishop Evans Sports Center (gym and weight room), another gym, and regulation playing fields for softball, lacrosse, and soccer.

• St. Mary’s Academy is  accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.

• St. Mary’s Academy is a member of the Association of Colorado Independent Schools, Coalition of Girls’ Schools, and the National Catholic Education Association.