Academics

Academics at the Mount

Critical and creative thinking are at the heart of the Mount Saint Mary Academy curriculum. Students are active participants in their own learning in a setting that fosters scholarship, enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity. They choose from among Advancement Placement, Honors and College Prep courses. A one-to-one computing environment, state-of-the-art facilities and an 8:1 student-teacher ratio ensure that students develop the skills and confidence they need to excel in higher education and beyond.
Mount Saint Mary Academy is proud to offer a challenging college preparatory curriculum designed to best prepare students for college and beyond. Critical and creative thinking are at the heart of the Mount curriculum. Students are active participants in their own learning in a setting that fosters scholarship, enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity. Classes are designed to encourage students to think critically, write effectively, and engage in high-level problem solving. Students can select from College Prep, Honors, and Advanced Placement courses. In recent years, students have taken AP Exams in 20 subjects.

Each year, 100 percent of Mount seniors are offered admission to college.  The 62 students of the Class of 2023 earned more than $23 million in scholarships and grants.  Our graduates go on to attend a variety of colleges and universities including some of the most selective institutions in the country, Catholic and religious affiliated schools, flagship state universities, technological schools, arts schools, service academies, all-women’s colleges, HBCU’s, private and public institutions both in the United States and abroad.  The various avenues of our alumnae reflect the myriad of abilities, talents and interests of Mount students.   

In a recent survey, students and parents named the strong academic program and the reputation for college placement as their primary reasons for choosing Mount Saint Mary Academy. We invite you to explore our ONLINE COURSE CATALOG o learn more about our academic offerings.
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