Type
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School
Saint Mary's Hall
Siviq Rank#198San Antonio, TX
19 AP Courses
Enrollment
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Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Saint Mary’s Hall’s 2025-2026 Upper School curriculum guide documents the academic program for Forms 9-12, including graduation requirements, enrollment standards, and course offerings. The guide supports a substantial AP/honors curriculum, includes College Counseling in course planning and overload approval, and names one admissions contact for financial assistance questions related to course participation costs.
College Counseling
Students meet with College Counseling and Upper School Administration to review recommendations and select courses for next year; College Counseling also co-approves enrollment in 4 or more AP/College Level classes.
Advanced Coursework
Students who would like to enroll in 4 or more AP/College Level Classes must receive signed approval from the Head of Upper School and College Counseling Office.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
76th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 76% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
42nd percentile
Lower reported average class size than 42% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Outcomes
0th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 0% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
24th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 24% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 9-12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 19
- Honors Program
- Yes
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Contacts
Associate Director of Admission
Joe Muller
Contact for additional financial assistance related to Fine Arts course participation costs.
External References
Links
Search & Answers
Saint Mary's Hall Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Mary's Hall?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Saint Mary's Hall.
What grades does Saint Mary's Hall offer?
Saint Mary's Hall currently reports serving grades 9-12.
Is Saint Mary's Hall a day school or a boarding school?
Saint Mary's Hall is a private school.
Does Saint Mary's Hall offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 19 AP courses at Saint Mary's Hall.
How many credits do students need to graduate from Saint Mary’s Hall?
The Upper School guide lists 23.5 total credits for graduation. That includes 4 in English, 4 in math, 3 in science, 3 in social studies, 3 in world languages and cultures, 2 in fine arts, and 2 in PE/athletics. It also lists Health and Wellness each year over four years, plus a .5 Interdisciplinary Studies requirement for the Class of 2028.
Do students have to have a free period?
Yes. The guide says all students are required to have a free period in their schedule.
Can a student sign up for 8 classes?
Only with approval. Students must be enrolled in at least 7 academic courses, and taking 8 classes requires a conversation with the Head of Upper School followed by written approval.
Is there extra help if fine arts participation costs are a concern?
Yes. The school says cost should never be a barrier to participation and that additional funds are available to support families. It directs families to Associate Director of Admission Joe Muller at [email protected] for more information.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 02, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Advanced Course Notes • Average Class Size • Boarding Model • More normalized profile fields |
| College Counseling | San Antonio Private School | SMH www.smhall.org/academics/college-counseling | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Average Class Size |
| Official website www.smhall.org | Official Website Page | Apr 04, 2026 | Founded Year |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.smhall.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.smhall.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.smhall.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Private College Prep School in San Antonio | Academics | SMH | www.smhall.org/academics/academics-at-smh | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling | San Antonio Private School | SMH | www.smhall.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| SMH Admissions | Known & Be Known | Private PreK-12 | www.smhall.org/admission/know-be-known | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.smhall.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.smhall.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| Private Prep School In San Antonio | Saint Mary's Hall | www.smhall.org | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1746802494/smh/dy2bygjvfqkhnqhbxhwk/USCurriculumGuide.pdf | page_scan |
| At a Glance - Saint Mary's Hall | www.smhall.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| Our Mission - Saint Mary's Hall - Private School - San Antonio, Texas (TX) | www.smhall.org/about/at-a-glance/our-mission | supplemental_backfill |
| Our Story | SMH History | PK-12 Private School | San Antonio | www.smhall.org/about/at-a-glance/our-story | supplemental_backfill |
| Faculty/Staff Directory - Saint Mary's Hall | www.smhall.org/about/meet-our-faculty-staff | supplemental_backfill |
| Official website | www.smhall.org | search |
| Leadership - Saint Mary's Hall | www.smhall.org/about/leadership | supplemental_backfill |
| Board of Trustees - Saint Mary's Hall | www.smhall.org/about/leadership/board-of-trustees | supplemental_backfill |
| Strategic Plan - Saint Mary's Hall | www.smhall.org/about/strategicplan | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 9-12 | This course supports Form 9 students as they begin their tenure in Upper School... PREPARING FOR THE WORLD BEYOND SAINT MARY’S HALL (.5 credit, Form 12 Required, Offered Spring Semester) |
| Lowest Grade | 9 | 9-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 9-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 9-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | - | - |
| School Type Code | - | - |
| Enrollment | - | - |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1879 | founded in 1879 |
| School Leadership | - | - |
| Key Contacts | - | Cost should never serve as a barrier to participation, and additional funds are available to support families. To learn more about this financial assistance, please contact Associate Director of Admission Joe Muller at [email protected]. |
| Accreditations | - | - |
| School Codes | - | - |
| AP Courses | 19 | The following reflects the courses offered at Saint Mary’s Hall for the 2025-2026 academic year. AP-designated offerings appear in the course list on pp. 8-9, 24-26, 30-31, 33, 38, 41, and 43-44. |
| Average Class Size | 52 | Average Class Size 52 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | Advanced Placement courses and Honors sections are offered for serious scholars ready for a more rigorous study of mathematics. |
| Advanced Course Notes | Students who would like to enroll in 4 or more AP/College Level Classes must receive signed approval from the Head of Upper School and College Counseling Office. | Students who would like to enroll in 4 or more AP/College Level Classes must receive signed approval from the Head of Upper School and College Counseling Office. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | Students meet with College Counseling and Upper School Administration to review recommendations and select courses for next year; College Counseling also co-approves enrollment in 4 or more AP/College Level classes. | February Students meet with College Counseling and Upper School Administration to review recommendations and select courses for next year. / Students who would like to enroll in 4 or more AP/College Level Classes must receive signed approval from the Head of Upper School and College Counseling Office. |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | - |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Signals | - | Boarding status not reported.; Admissions volume, admit rate, and score-strength data not reported.; 19 AP-designated course offerings reported.; Honors sections are offered.; Students need approval to take 4 or more AP/College Level classes.; Students must enroll in at least 7 academic courses; 8 classes require approval.; College Counseling meets with students for course planning and co-approves heavier AP/college-level loads.; Testing policy not reported.; No states represented or countries represented data reported.; No schoolwide financial-aid participation percentages reported.; School notes additional funds are available so cost is not a barrier to some fine arts participation.; No average SAT/ACT, matriculation summary, or top-college outcomes reported. |