Catholic High School in Phoenix, AZ

St. Mary's Catholic High School:
Saint Mary's High School is a private, Catholic, co-educational high school serving the greater Phoenix area, Maricopa County in Arizona. It is a multicultural, centrally-located college preparatory school that offers a traditional setting with a primary emphasis on the spiritual, academic, social, and personal growth of each student. Special attention is given to all types of learners with an emphasis placed on students preparing for a college / university post-secondary experience.

The mission of Saint Mary's Catholic High School is to prepare students for a life of virtue, forming them through an education in the Catholic tradition to know the truth and to love God and others.

All students will strive to be:

- Followers of Christ’s Gospel with a deep commitment to the Catholic faith and respectful of other faiths.
- Leaders, independent thinkers, and problem solvers.
- Academically prepared to meet the challenges of an ever changing world.
- Able to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
- Actively involved at school and in the larger community.
- Self-disciplined and able to make well-balanced life choices reflective of Catholic values and teachings.

Accreditation:
We are accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).

- High school (Grades 9 - 12)
- College preparatory program
- Advanced placement (AP) courses
- Dual enrollment courses
- Honors courses

Saint Mary’s High School, as an academic community, has a responsibility to facilitate learning for all students. Because each student needs to acquire knowledge and skills for today while preparing for tomorrow, the staff will strive to provide opportunities and high expectations for learning. The staff believes that graduates of Saint Mary's High School must be prepared for continuing education with a high level of thinking skills.

Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses are offered to provide students the opportunity to complete college level courses while in high school.

Athletics:
More than 60% of our students participate in a school athletic activity. Our teams compete at the 5A level. Boys' sports: football, basketball, baseball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country, and track. Girls' sports: volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer, swimming, tennis, golf, cross country, track, and spirit line. These sports are available at every grade level.