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Your Future Starts Here: College Prep Excellence at St Mary's Ryken High School
St Mary's Ryken High School is a private educational institution dedicated to providing a rigorous college preparatory education rooted in the Xaverian tradition. Our 87-acre waterfront campus in Leonardtown, Maryland features modern academic facilities, a comprehensive health and wellness center, and extensive arts and athletic resources. We offer over 150 college preparatory, honors, and Advanced Placement courses with a 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensuring personalized attention. Our program combines academic excellence with spiritual development through daily Mass, retreats, and over 17,000 annual community service hours.With 23 varsity sports and 29 fine arts courses, we cultivate well-rounded students prepared for higher education and lifelong service. The Class of 2025 earned $23.4 million in scholarships, averaging $159,703 per graduate. Our campus ministry serves students of all faiths, with 60% Catholic population and weekly visits from 10 local priests. We maintain a 20-student average class size while fostering leadership through clubs, mentoring programs, and extracurricular opportunities.
Services
College Preparatory Programs
Advanced Placement Courses
Campus Ministry
Fine Arts Programs
Athletics
Scholars Program
International Program
Student Clubs
Health & Wellness Center
Highlights and features
- We offer 29 Advanced Placement courses with $23.4 million in annual scholarships
- Our 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures personalized academic attention
- We combine faith formation with 17,000+ annual community service hours
- Our 87-acre waterfront campus features state-of-the-art academic facilities
- We maintain 23 varsity sports programs with 71% student participation
Services
College Preparatory Programs
Our college preparatory curriculum includes 150+ courses with honors and Advanced Placement options. Students benefit from small class sizes and personalized college counseling. The program consistently produces graduates earning millions in scholarships annually.
Advanced Placement Courses
We offer 29 AP courses across multiple disciplines. Our AP scholars program has earned platinum distinction recognition. Students receive specialized instruction preparing them for college-level academic challenges and examinations.
Campus Ministry
Our faith-based programs include daily Mass, monthly liturgies, and spiritual retreats. The ministry serves students of all faiths with weekly priest visits and comprehensive religious education programs on our Maryland campus.
Fine Arts Programs
We provide 29 fine arts courses with specialized facilities including a ceramics studio and performance spaces. Our program features seven annual stage productions and three art honors societies for student development.
Athletics
Our 23 varsity sports teams compete in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. With 71% student participation, our athletic programs develop leadership skills while preparing student-athletes for collegiate competition opportunities.
Questions
What academic programs does St. Mary's Ryken offer?
We offer 150+ college preparatory courses including 29 AP courses, honors programs, and dual enrollment opportunities with College of Southern Maryland.
Is St. Mary's Ryken a religious school?
We are a Catholic school in the Xaverian tradition, though we welcome students of all faiths. Our campus ministry includes daily Mass and spiritual retreat programs.
What are the school's scholarship achievements?
Our Class of 2025 earned $23.4 million in scholarships, averaging $159,703 per graduate through our rigorous academic programs.
What athletic opportunities are available?
We offer 23 varsity sports programs with 71% student participation, including championship teams and college athletic scholarship opportunities for student-athletes.
What campus facilities are available?
Our 87-acre waterfront campus features four academic buildings, a chapel, 48,000 sq ft wellness center, and specialized arts facilities in Southern Maryland.
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