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Mt. St. Mary Academy

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Little Rock, AR

3224 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72205

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only all-girls school in Little Rock
  • One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Arkansas
  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Little Rock since at least 2011

In Little Rock, Arkansas, Mt. St. Mary Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 477 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of Little Rock. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 178 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
477
Teachers
33.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.4
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 59% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    486’11–12531’13–14533’15–16496’17–18481’19–20446’21–22477’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9126
    10124
    11126
    12101

    Student body

    White78%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races3%
    Black2%

    Help paying tuition in Arkansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mt. St. Mary Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Mt. St. Mary Academy

    What grades does Mt. St. Mary Academy serve?

    Mt. St. Mary Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Mt. St. Mary Academy?

    About 477 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mt. St. Mary Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arkansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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