A XAVERIAN BROTHERS SPONSORED SCHOOL
St. Mary’s Ryken
This is where your adventure begins!
Our Mission
St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers’ sponsorship, dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth.
Our Philosophy
In the spirit of our Xaverian Brothers founders, St. Mary’s Ryken prepares young men and women to become loyal, intelligent and self-directed individuals. St. Mary’s Ryken recognizes that each student is unique and gifted with innate goodness. e school community fosters respect for and appreciation of diversity, nurturing a faith- lled perspective on existence. A student’s intellectual growth is encouraged to ourish in an environment not hampered by undue competitiveness. Students experience diverse and progressive opportunities in academics, ne arts, athletics, student activities, and campus ministry.
SCHOOL PROFILE
• 87-acre waterfront campus
• 680 students
• From 40 middle schools
• 175 freshmen in the Class of 2030
• Student-to-faculty ratio 11:1
• 54% Catholic student enrollment; all faiths are welcome
• School Resource O cer on duty daily
ACADEMIC PROFILE
• Average class size: 20
• Average GPA for incoming freshmen: 3.6
• 59% of faculty have advanced degrees
• 220 students enrolled in the Scholars Program
With a St. Mary’s Ryken education, students realize their potential, continue their academic journey, and assume responsibilities in their family, the community and the professional world. Our task as educators is not accomplished by ourselves. We share this mission and its responsibilities with parents, who are the primary educators, the community, and the Church.
Excellence in Academics
At St. Mary’s Ryken, students experience a rigorous curriculum featuring more than 150 college prep, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses taught in a valuesbased environment by accomplished, accessible faculty. Specialized pathways in STEM, aviation, the arts, and humanities o er advanced, hands-on learning options. With small class sizes, STEM classrooms, maker spaces and a 1:1 iPad program, SMR fosters personalized growth, integrity, and college readiness — evidenced by more than 95% of graduates pursuing 2- or 4-year colleges and $34 million in scholarships awarded to the Class of 2026.
28 AP courses
39 honors courses
For a Second Year in a Row, St. Mary’s Ryken Was Awarded College Board’s Platinum Distinction for AP Excellence Recognition for outstanding faculty and student performance in the AP Honor Roll
St. Mary’s Ryken Flight Academy
Students can obtain their Private Pilot’s or Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator’s knowledge certi cation by their junior or senior year.
40% of seniors participate in an on- or o -campus internship
Adopted curriculum from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Dedicated, industry-trained faculty member
Specialized Flight Academy classroom
St. Mary’s Ryken Scholars Program
e Scholars Program o ers accelerated curriculum concentrations to our students who want a more rigorous and advanced course of study.
e SMR Scholars Program o ers pathways in:
Biomedical Science
Computer Science (focus on cybersecurity)
Engineering (focus on aerospace)
Global and International Studies
Humanities
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
e STEM curriculum uses Project Lead the Way (PLTW), the nation’s leading provider of STEM programs.
SENIOR YEAR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
SMR seniors enhance career readiness through hands-on, structured internships — on campus or with community partners. With clear learning goals, professional supervision, and 60- to 120-hour commitments, students earn transcript recognition while gaining resume-boosting experience, networking, and clarity on future pathways. Unique among local high schools, this program empowers students with realworld insight and marketable skills — available as a semester-long, year-long or summer internship.
SCHOOL COUNSELING AND COLLEGE ADVISING
From freshman year through graduation, our school counselors support students’ academic, personal, social, and college goals through personalized guidance, workshops, and family meetings.
Find Your Community
Faith in Action, Service in the Community
With a full-time chaplain on campus daily to support students, Campus Ministry inspires students to grow in faith through:
Daily Mass and monthly all-school Mass
Prayer
Yearly retreats
Service
Mission trips
Spiritual guidance
Located on campus, the Caritas Resource Center provides students with meaningful opportunities to serve others, from helping individuals and families transition from homeless to housing to tutoring local children.
Clubs
Students explore their interests through a wide variety of clubs that meet weekly. O erings change each year to re ect student passions and ideas.
The Arts Thrive at SMR
St. Mary’s Ryken celebrates creativity with visual and performing arts taught by accomplished, practicing professionals. Students enjoy abundant opportunities to showcase their talents on stage and through exhibitions.
29 Fine Arts classes
Multiple theatre productions per year (All students are invited to audition)
Chorus, dance, and instrumental showcases on campus
Waterfront art suite, including a ceramics studio, darkroom, and gallery space
Local and regional competitions and performances throughout the year
3 arts honor societies:
LEARNING DIFFERENCES SUPPORT SERVICES
SMR assists students with diagnosed learning disabilities such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and other medical conditions that a ect their performance in the classroom. Services include classroom and testing accommodations, and routine meetings with a resource specialist.
Athletics at SMR
St. Mary’s Ryken develops leadership, integrity, teamwork, and sportsmanship through athletics. As a proud member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC), SMR competes at the highest level with pride and purpose.
TEAMS BY SEASON
Fall
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
Football
Sailing
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Girls Tennis
Volleyball
Winter
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Cheerleading
Dance
Boys Ice Hockey
Girls Ice Hockey
Swimming
Wrestling
Spring Baseball
Golf
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse
Sailing
Softball
Boys Tennis
Track & Field
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Class of 2026 graduates will continue to use their talents
Admissions Process
Applicants to St. Mary’s Ryken are evaluated based upon the following criteria:
Submission of the online SMR application with an application fee
Appropriate ability as demonstrated on the Archdiocese of Washington
High School Placement Test (HSPT)
High level of academic achievement in the seventh and eighth grades
A demonstrated desire to attend SMR
Recommendations from principals and/or teachers
Satisfactory disciplinary and attendance history
In-person or virtual interview with a member of the SMR community may be required
In 2026, SMR awarded $2.83 million in tuition assistance, benefiting 81% of our students through grants, scholarships, or both.
SMR reserves the right to revoke acceptance at any time for academic and/or disciplinary reasons.
Tuition for the 2026-27 school year: $22,600
Flexible payment plans are available.
Grants, Financial Aid and Scholarships
e primary responsibility for funding a child’s education lies with the parents, and we deeply appreciate the investment that families make when they choose St. Mary’s Ryken. We strive to support families seeking nancial aid (grants), expecting parents to consider all their resources and opportunities. Financial aid is available for qualifying families from both the Archdiocese of Washington and SMR. Applications for nancial aid must be completed by using FACTS, the nancial aid and grant application program.
Transportation
St. Mary’s Ryken students come from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s (Maryland), and King George (Virginia) counties. Transportation is available for all students (free for St. Mary’s County residents, for a fee elsewhere). A late bus, which serves students outside of St. Mary’s County, departs at 5:45 p.m. on school days with athletic practices or activities.
Our Campus
Discover St. Mary’s Ryken on our scenic 87-acre waterfront campus, where students learn, lead, and thrive. Our college-like environment inspires curiosity, con dence, and lifelong connections — all in a setting unlike any other in Southern Maryland.
Chapel of Charity, Rupert Hall
The auditorium is used for fine arts events, theatre productions, assemblies, and school events.
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Freedom to Walk Between Classes
Each day, our students attend classes in six di erent buildings, allowing for plenty of time outdoors and socializing between classes.
MIL STEM Innovation Laboratory, Paschal Hall
A dynamic classroom and multi-function laboratory featuring an Innovation & Brainstorming Workshop, Additive Manufacturing Lab, Heavy-Equipment Tool & Construction Shop, Small- and Large-Scale Drone Construction Shop, VEX Robotics Build & Testing Area, and Wind Tunnel Test Facility
Strength and Conditioning Room, Donnie Williams Center
Students utilize the college-level training facilities to maintain the level of competitiveness required as members of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. All SMR community members have access to this space.
Sailing on the St. Mary’s Ryken Waterfront
Located on Breton Bay, St. Mary’s Ryken o ers opportunities for students to discover unique activities, such as sailing — which is o ered during the fall and spring seasons.
SMR athletic facilities include a state-of-the-art, 1,000-seat outdoor sports stadium and a six-lane track. New turf installed in 2025!
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MIL Family Stadium
Daily Mass is held in the chapel during X-Hour.
Mary Joy Hurlburt Theatre, Romuald Hall