St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers’ sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth. Students come to SMR from a large geographic region including Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s counties, as well as from Virginia. Although the majority of our students are Catholic, a variety of religions are represented. The school community fosters an environment of mutual respect and nurtures a faith-filled view of existence. Intellectual growth is fostered by acknowledging students’ varying learning styles and promoting the creative use of every student’s talents. Students experience diverse and progressive opportunities in academics, fine arts, athletics, activities and campus ministry. By graduation, a St. Mary’s Ryken student is a young adult who is well prepared for college and committed to Christian service and responsible citizenship. Academic and scholastic enrichment opportunities are available to the entire student population through the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Educational Partnership Program, College of Southern Maryland and St. Mary’s College of Maryland. SMR is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Maryland State Department of Education. SMR is recognized as an independent Catholic high school by the Archdiocese of Washington.