I could not be more proud to say I am an alumni. SMR was the best choice for my education. The tuition is pretty high for the area, but with grants and other possible scholarships, your child could get a great education for almost nothing.Many of the students that attend SMR are there because of grants,
... Read more as was I. Surprisingly, being an Xaverian Brothers school, it is the cheapest. It is very respectable in the county. My teachers all 4 years took the time with me to explain, teach over, or just talk with me. If you dont want a great, well balanced education for your child, or you wouldnt like your child to excell in their studies, and be well rounded, or have them ready for college because of the study program SMR has, dont send your child here.SMR has a mission.Let your child be a part of it. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/03/09
This school has been an outstanding value for my money. While it is expensive my son is accepted and feels comfortable with who he is. That is not easy for a teenager. The faculty is always there for the students and my sons grades show the commitment of m son and the entire community. The mandatory
... Read more retreat program from what my son and his friends told me is awesome. They really are developing the leaders of the future at this tiny little Catholic school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/09
I am currently a student at St. Mary's Ryken. This is my first year here, and I like it a lot. Everyone here is nice and all of the upperclassmen are willing to help! All of the teachers are good and are there to help you with your academics anytime you need it. I have so many new friends at this school
... Read more and am constantly making more. I would definitly reecomend this school to anyone thinking about sending their child to a Catholic school. I would also reccomend it to any student thinking about coming here! Read less
Posted by a student on 03/11/09
Great school. while it is a privite school, it has a campus that is much like one of a college. Also, unlike many private schools, there are a lot of people per grade giving kids a broad variety of students to make friends with. the kids there are incredibly warm and welcoming and the schools teachers
... Read more are phenominal. I highly reccomend tthis school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/20/08
We have just finished our first year at SMRHS and we are very pleased with the education our child has received thus far. Our only concern is the oversight of sports other than Lacrosse and now Football at the school. Academics are great and teachers and administrators have been attentive and communicative.
... Read more We feel the small school environment has been a good fit for our child, who came from a small, private Catholic school. We are sending our second child to SMRHS in the fall and look forward to several wonderful years at this school with our other child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/07
SMR exceeded my expectations! Exceptional teachers cared for my son and daughter and helped them make the difficult transition from adolescence to adulthood. SMR struggles, like any other Catholic High School, to instill Judeo-Christian values while disciplining some disruptive students who come from
... Read more dysfunctional family situations. Praise God that schools like SMR exist! I just wish more parents could afford the tuition. I always donate to the Annual Fund as my way of saying thanks for a job well done and to help other teenagers experience SMR. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/07
Throught he first interest of my son atending SMr through the admission process, the staff were very caring and helpful. They made a huge influence on our decision to attend SMR.
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Posted by a parent on 01/23/07
Excellent school! A large number of local business, community and government leaders are graduates of this wonderful school. Develops future leaders. Students make life-long friendships with other students. Truly Catholic in it's teaching - meaning it is inclusive and supportive of all faiths. A place
... Read more where children are helped to become not just good students but good citizens. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/28/06
We have sent two daughters to SMRHS and we are very pleased with the outcome, both are well educated and are have great writing skills and lab skills. They were well prepared for college and have had great success in college. We are now sending our son, we want the same concern shown by the great teachers
... Read more to prepare him for college as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/06
School has good academics, and great teachers. However some teachers are really easy. Also gives freedom to the students, strict drug policies, and student body is great.
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Leonardtown schools — St Mary Ryken High School is located at 22600 Camp Calvert Rd, Leonardtown MD 20650. 22600 Camp Calvert Rd is in the 20650 ZIP code in Leonardtown, MD The school district for St Mary Ryken High School is the Archdiocese Of Wash Dc Education Off. St Mary Ryken High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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