There is more to any school than just the numbers.
Sure, St. Mary's is ranked #26 in all of Western New York.
But to really know if a school is right for you, you need to look at what's behind the numbers.

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Small class sizes (average 15 per class) Student to teacher ratio - 11 to 1 Students from freshmen through seniors have positive peer relations School open before and after school and most weekends Over 30 family events every year Many faculty & staff members are alumni Many legacy students (children of alumni) Outstanding parent involvement Alumni priests regularly celebrate Mass On-line parent portal promotes constant contact among student, teacher, and family Co-educational, “Because the real world is co-ed”

Community service completed by all students on every grade level Abundance of worship opportunities, including monthly liturgies, First Friday Adoration, reconciliation, and prayer services Comprehensive four-year religious education program Retreats at every grade level for all students Dedicated religious on staff Alumni priests regularly celebrate mass Students, faculty, and staff serve as Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, and members of the Campus Ministry committee Faith in action through Campus Ministry Committee, The Lancer Club (community service club), Retreat Peer Ministry, SEEK (diversity club), and SOUL (pro-life club)

100% students receive Regents Diploma, 60% received Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation 100% passing on English Regents Exam last nine years 100% passing on U.S. History, French, & Spanish Regents Exams last three years Average SAT scores 97 points over state average, 53 points over national average 8 AP courses offered, 10 subjects challenged – 148 AP exams challenged in 2010 Two computer labs, two mobile labs with laptops, SmartBoards throughout the building, library/media center Eleven student-atheletes received the All-WNY Scholar-Athletes Awards for Spring 2011 $5.9 million in scholarship money for the 66 members of the Class of 2011 Four year math requirement Honors classes offered in Chemisty, English, Math, Religion, and Social Studies Homework Sessions, Math Labs, Peer Tutoring, and Reading / Writing Development for those at risk Teachers available for extra help outside of class NCEA Secondary School Award-winning teacher On-line parent portal allows students and parents to keep track of academic standing Student to teacher ratio - 11 to 1

Community service hours completed by all students at every grade level Leadership classes include: Career Exploration/Internships, Leadership, Marketing, Media Communications, and Public Speaking. Leadership organizations: Environmental Club, National Honor Society, SADD, Scholars, Science Olympiad, Student Senate, SEEK (diversity club), SOuL (pro-life club), TLC (community service club), Yearbook, and more. Retreat Peer Ministry (students trained to run retreats) Participation in Buffalo Bills Time Warner Cable Student Leaders program, Erie County and Niagara County leadership programs Over 8,000 hours of community service completed each year

22 clubs and organizations, 24 athletic teams Msgr. Martin Class “A” Supremacy Cup winner 20 times, including the last 10 Recent State Championships include Women's Volleyball (11 total), Women's Basketball (2010 & 2011), Women's Softball (2010), and Men's Basketball (2009 & 2010) Eleven student-atheletes received the All-WNY Scholar-Athletes Awards for Spring 2011 Performing Arts opportunities:Christmas Show, Evening of Fine Arts, Fall Play, Java Jive, Spring Musical Music opportunities: Handbell Choir, Jazz Band, Mixed Choir, Music Ministry, Vocal Ensemble Newly-renovated auditorium State-of-the-art 21,000 sq.ft. Athletic Center with mezzanine weight room After-school Dance Club Dance also offered as a credited class fulfilling the physical education requirement Active Student Senate, National Honor Society, and Scholars Program Nearly 85% of students participate in extracurricular activities

90% of Class of 2011 attend a four-year college; 10% attend a two-year college or a technical school $5.9 million in scholarship money for the 66 members of the Class of 2011 Graduates attend such prestigious colleges as the Allegheny University, Boston University, Catholic University of America, Kent State University, LeMoyne College, New York University, San Diego State University, Syracuse University, University of Connecticutt, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, West Point, etc. Alumni are making significant contributions to their community, serving as College Presidents and Professors, Police Officers and Judges, Doctors and Lawyers, Principals and Teachers, Priests and Women Religious. To see the contributions our graduates make in their community, click HERE

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