St Mary's Catholic High School

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL serves 487 students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite its Catholic name, this is actually a regular public high school located at 2525 N 3rd Street in the heart of this large city. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 35 full-time equivalent teachers on staff.

The school earns a solid MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10, though it ranks #169 out of 225 Arizona high schools, placing it in the 25th percentile statewide. This suggests the school is focusing on student development and has room for academic growth compared to other schools across the state. St.

Mary's serves families in the 85004 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $67,727 and median home value reaches $368,300. The community shows strong educational values, with 57% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, though the area does face some economic challenges with a poverty rate of 24.9%. The school operates in an urban environment where approximately 10,548 residents call the immediate area home, providing students with the diverse opportunities and resources that come with attending school in Arizona's largest city.

As a private school, St Mary's Catholic High School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.