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.

• 24% of the student body are students of color.

• Tuition for 2009-2010: $12,600

 • in 2009-2010, Tuition Assistance is over $1.2 million.

• 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.

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

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

• Nine times in 17 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), gym in the Lower School building, and regulation playing fields for softball, lacrosse, and soccer.

• St. Mary’s Academy is  accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1925 and by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.

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