St. Mary's Academy Portland

St. Mary's Academy is an independent Catholic all-girls high school in Portland, Oregon, founded in 1859 by the Sisters of the Holy Names. Serving young women in grades 9 through 12, St. Mary's enrolls approximately 500 students at its downtown Portland campus. As one of the oldest continuously operating schools in Oregon, St. Mary's has a long tradition of academic excellence and the development of faith-filled women leaders. The school offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum featuring Advanced Placement courses, a comprehensive fine arts program, and competitive athletics. St. Mary's mission is to educate young women in the Catholic tradition, developing graduates who are intellectually capable, spiritually grounded, and committed to justice and service. The college counseling program achieves excellent placement at selective universities nationwide. The school is accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools.