Nestled in the heart of downtown Portland, St. Mary's Academy attracts students from more than 30 areas in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The student body represents diverse socio-economic, religious and ethnic backgrounds creating an enriching environment for young women to develop and succeed.
St. Mary's provides a liberal arts curriculum designed to provide a comprehensive and world-centered academic program. We challenge all students to become proficient, confident, independent learners. Our young women are encouraged to develop critical and creative thinking skills and to be skilled problem solvers.
We invite you to join St. Mary's Academy for the most enriching and rewarding high school experience. Experts agree that graduates of girls' schools are Today's Young Women and Tomorrow's Leaders because they are confident, accomplished, excel in math and science, and feel in control of their quality of life. St. Mary's has known this since 1859.
The St. Mary's Student
A common question asked by prospective parents is "what kind of student will do well in the St. Mary's environment?" Although there really is no definitive answer to this question, we do find that St. Mary's best serves students who:
This is a profile of an ideal student. If you believe that your daughter is growing in these areas, we believe the St. Mary's environment can provide a positive educational experience for her.
Minimum Admissions Standards
Basic admission standards, we ask that all applicants meet the following minimum criteria: