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Catholic high school

Maryvale Preparatory School

  • LocationLutherville, MD
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 476 students

All-female

Official website

Maryvale Preparatory School is a Catholic independent school for girls in grades 6 through 12 in the Baltimore area, affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Its campus ministry program holds a community Mass once a month, runs a retreat for every grade from 9 through 12, and has a peer ministry program. Three years of theology are required for graduation with a half credit in grade 12, and the school requires 80 hours of service for graduation.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The campus ministry page says Mass is celebrated once a month as a school community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Maryvale Preparatory Schoolmaryvale.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrating Mass once a month as a community”
      Mass is celebrated once a month as a school community.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A monthly school Mass is published; it is recorded as a visiting or shared priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Maryvale Preparatory Schoolmaryvale.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrating Mass once a month as a community”
      Mass is celebrated once a month as a school community.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredThree years (Theology totals 3.5 credits for graduation: one credit each in grades 9, 10 and 11 (two half-credit required courses each year), plus a half credit in grade 12. Rounded down to three full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Course Catalog 2026-2027maryvale.com/userfiles/maryvalepsmvc/documents/Course%20Catalog%202026-2027%20-%20V1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 3.5”
      The catalog lists 3.5 theology credits required for graduation.
      “This required course provides a basic introduction for understanding and interpreting the Bible.”
      A required grade 9 theology course is offered.
      “This required course provides an introduction to Christology.”
      A required grade 10 theology course is offered.
      “This required course examines moral decision-making through the lens of virtue ethics”
      A required grade 11 ethics course is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Introduction to Philosophy is a grade 12 theology offering, and Morality and Virtue Ethics is a required grade 11 course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Course Catalog 2026-2027maryvale.com/userfiles/maryvalepsmvc/documents/Course%20Catalog%202026-2027%20-%20V1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY - Grade 12”
      Introduction to Philosophy is offered in grade 12.
      “This required course examines moral decision-making through the lens of virtue ethics”
      A required grade 11 ethics course is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The campus ministry page describes a retreat for grades 9, 10, 11 and 12, each with its own theme.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Maryvale Preparatory Schoolmaryvale.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The 9th grade retreat at Maryvale focuses on helping students discover and embrace their God-given identity”
      A retreat is held for grade 9.
      “The 10th grade retreat at Maryvale centers on helping students understand that God created them for meaningful relationships”
      A retreat is held for grade 10.
      “The 11th grade retreat at Maryvale emphasizes that God created each student for wholeness and healing”
      A retreat is held for grade 11.
      “The 12th grade retreat at Maryvale focuses on helping students recognize that God has created them to succeed”
      A retreat is held for grade 12.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed on the faculty page with the title Campus Minister, Theology Teacher.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Maryvale Preparatory Schoolmaryvale.com/about-us/faculty-staff/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister, Theology Teacher”
      A campus minister is listed on the faculty and staff page.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The service page says an 80 hour service commitment is required for graduation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Maryvale Preparatory Schoolmaryvale.com/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An 80 hour commitment to service work is required for graduation.”
      Eighty hours of service are required for graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teachings is a grade 11 course, which the course catalog lists among the courses all 11th grade students take.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Course Catalog 2026-2027maryvale.com/userfiles/maryvalepsmvc/documents/Course%20Catalog%202026-2027%20-%20V1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course guides students in exploring and understanding the social teachings of the Church.”
      The grade 11 Catholic Social Teachings course is listed in the catalog's grade 11 courses.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A retreat is listed for each grade from 9 through 12, each with its own theme.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Maryvale Preparatory Schoolmaryvale.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The 9th grade retreat at Maryvale focuses on helping students discover and embrace their God-given identity”
      A retreat is held for grade 9.
      “The 10th grade retreat at Maryvale centers on helping students understand that God created them for meaningful relationships”
      A retreat is held for grade 10.
      “The 11th grade retreat at Maryvale emphasizes that God created each student for wholeness and healing”
      A retreat is held for grade 11.
      “The 12th grade retreat at Maryvale focuses on helping students recognize that God has created them to succeed”
      A retreat is held for grade 12.
  • Eighty hours of service are required for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Maryvale Preparatory Schoolmaryvale.com/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An 80 hour commitment to service work is required for graduation.”
      Eighty hours of service are required for graduation.
  • Three full years of theology are required, and Catholic Social Teachings is a required grade 11 course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Course Catalog 2026-2027maryvale.com/userfiles/maryvalepsmvc/documents/Course%20Catalog%202026-2027%20-%20V1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 3.5”
      The catalog lists 3.5 theology credits required for graduation.
      “This course guides students in exploring and understanding the social teachings of the Church.”
      The grade 11 Catholic Social Teachings course is listed in the catalog's grade 11 courses.

Concerns

  • The Mass is celebrated once a month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Maryvale Preparatory Schoolmaryvale.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrating Mass once a month as a community”
      Mass is celebrated once a month as a school community.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Maryvale Preparatory School

  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (in Wickcliffe Castle on the school's campus)

Source: maryvale.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, maryvale.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Peer Ministry Program
    Middle school elective and senior class in which students plan and lead Masses, retreats and prayer services.
    maryvale.com

Clubs and groups 2

  • Campus Ministry Club
    Student-led club for Upper School students to grow in faith and help plan and lead liturgies, prayer services and retreats.
    clubhub.co
  • Christian Life Club
    A club for growing in faith and exploring how Christianity relates to everyday life.
    clubhub.co

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Community Mass
    Once a month
    Mass celebrated monthly as a school community.
    maryvale.com

Retreats 1

Service 1

  • Hearts for Her
    A service club supporting women and children in need.
    clubhub.co

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Maryvale Preparatory Schoolmaryvale.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Celebrating Mass once a month as a community”
    Mass is celebrated once a month as a school community.
    “including regular Masses, prayer services, retreats, and faith-sharing groups.”
    Campus ministry offers regular Masses, prayer services, retreats and faith-sharing groups.
    “Celebrating Mass once a month as a community”
    Mass is celebrated once a month as a school community.
  2. Our Campus | Maryvale Preparatory Schoolmaryvale.com/about-us/our-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Castle houses a chapel, library, administrative offices, and classrooms.”
    The Castle on campus houses a chapel.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
0 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.60%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.476 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Baltimore, MD
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)476
Students in grades 9–12350
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio476.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges60%
SettingRural

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

Source: archbalt.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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