St. Mary's College High School

Transferring to St. Marys was probably the smartest decision in my whole entire life. During the 9th and 10th grades, i attended Moreau Catholic, and to compare the teachers at St. Mary's with them would be a disgrace. The teachers over at St. Mary's actually care about your student IN and OUT of the classroom. I am proud to say I graduated from St. Mary's because when I went there, my GPA went up at least 0.5 points and it's a lot. It means the difference between a 3.0 and a 3.5. The students there are totally fun, and the words clique, do not even exist at St. Marys. But remember no matter where you go. There is bad everywhere. So whoever said there are "derogatory terms, racial cliques, and gossip abound the school." please tell me of a school where there isn't. Oh thats right. St. Mary's. GO PANTHERS.
--Submitted by a student

While I respected the goals of the brothers and the faculty's commitment to education parents should be aware that the student population does not contain these same values. Derogatory terms, racial cliques and gossip abound at the school. If you are seeking a Catholic education there are other schools that create a welcome environment for all and can monitor their students conduct better. My daughter attended for a year and left because of the negative atmosphere. Finally the parent participation is low. It is a small group doing it all with the majority of the the parents who have kids attending not participating in fundraisers but expecting the benefits of the school. Such a shame.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a Junior at SMCHS and I absolutely love it. All of the teachers support and help me when I need it. The community allows me involved in many clubs and extra curriculars. We have a lot of school spirit and our Student Government really helps and is important to the school. Our arts program is amazing with our theater department producing amazing performances as well as dance, choir, and band. I would recommend this school to anyone.
--Submitted by a student

St. Mary's brilliantly strives to educate the 'whole person,' and does so with wisdom and grace. Its community is marked by love and respect.

St. Mary's is a welcoming and nurturing institution. Its academics and curriculum is highly competitive and challenging. The teachers and staff have the best interests of the student population and encourage and foster learning in all individual pupils. Their athletic program, visual arts program, and other curricular programs are of the highest caliber. Our children are excelling in all subject areas, continually making the Honor Roll, maintaining high GPAs, while contributing and being involved in other curricular campus events as well as learning to help the community and church. This college prep. high school is considered one of the best in the East Bay. It welcomes all students from different walks of life, whether they're financially-challenged and so forth, as long as the student(s) has potential for learning, is productive and is willing to contribute honestly through hard work. These are the facts and they are undisputed.
--Submitted by a parent

this school is not recommendable. very bad acamdemics. athletic program is really bad.
--Submitted by a parent

SMCHS is a great school. I love all the teachers I have and all the classes. The trips are really fun too. =)
--Submitted by a student

Small, with a big school feel, in a wonderful neighborhood. Diverse supportive community and a lot of love in the air. Strong academics, life skills, emphasis on the whole person development and great sports program.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has an excelent envorment. Its small enough to be able to accoiate with all the students.
--Submitted by a student

My son has been with SMCHS for two years now and he loves it. The principal and faculty members are great. They have their curriculum geared towards the needs of their students. My son is never bored and is always motivated to go for more. 'Thinking outside the box' would be a good trait the kids here have. It is in a wonderful location and a pretty safe environment.
--Submitted by a parent