Mission Statement

Mount St. Mary Academy, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, develops young women with a moral and intellectual foundation rooted in Catholic tradition. Mercy-minded and college-prepared, our students meet the future with wisdom, compassion and integrity.


3224 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Little Rock
501.664.8006
MtStMary.edu

Principal: Angie Collins
Established: 1851
Grades Served: 9-12
Current Enrollment: 494
Tuition Range: $8,730-$9,912
School Motto: Elevating Expectations

School History:
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1851 at the request of Arkansas’ first Catholic bishop, Mount St. Mary Academy adheres to the Sisters’ belief that “nothing can be more productive
of good to society than the careful instruction of women.”

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664-8006 ext.106

All-Girl Advantage

As the only all-girl high school in the state, Mount St. Mary Academy is a sisterhood of talented, intelligent young women of faith and vision.

Teaching Philosophy

Integrating 21st-Century Skills and classical education promotes active learning, inquiry and critical reasoning within and beyond the classroom.

Exciting Projects

Yearlong service learning inspires students to make a difference by providing hands-on, meaningful service at 25 community organizations, which changes their world view and calls them to action for life.

Capstone AP

Capstone AP and concurrent credit programs drive students to excel, offer opportunities for college credit and prepare them for life success.

Technology

Assisted by technology like the Google Apps for Education or G Suite learning platform, students create technical proficiency needed for college. Using digital tools, they research, analyze and explore scholarly interests, collaborate on project-based learning and presentations, and communicate online with alumnae speakers for MSM Career Day.

Extracurricular

Forty-five clubs, organizations and teams offer every girl the chance to find her voice and develop leadership skills.

Students at All-Girl Schools

•    Report higher confidence.
•    Say they were offered greater leadership opportunities.
•    Are three times more likely to consider engineering careers.
      National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, 2015

Honors & Awards

•    2018 Kid's Directory Best Choice, Private & Parochial High School
•    Four Stephens Awards for Outstanding Teacher by The City Education Trust, 2016-2018
•    Five National Merit Finalists, one Commended student, two National Hispanic Scholars, 2016-2018
•    Seven athletes signed in 2017 to play at the collegiate level
•    Six 2018 All-State Choir Members
•    2018 President's Volunteer Service Award recipient

Scholarships

  • $14 million in college scholarships awarded to the Class of 2017
  • 92% of 120 seniors offered scholarships from colleges and institutions
  • 30% of the Class of 2017 scored a 30 or higher on the ACT, and two students scored a 36 composite score in 2017-2018
  • $460,000 in financial aid assisted MSM students and families in 2016-2017
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