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Catholic high school

St. Mary Academy-Bay View

  • LocationRiverside, RI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 364 students
  • SponsorSisters of Mercy

All-female

Official website

St. Mary Academy-Bay View is an independent Mercy Catholic school in Riverside, Rhode Island, founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Its campus ministry holds all-Academy liturgies and a Grade 11 Kairos retreat, and the Upper School's Mercy Project asks students to carry out initiatives for people in need. Three campus ministers are listed on the faculty directory.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Mary Academy-Bay View, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Martha Catholic Church: 0.9 mi1Saint Brendan Catholic Church: 1.4 mi2Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 1.8 mi3Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church: 2.0 mi4Saint Paul Catholic Church: 2.1 mi5Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.1 mi6Campus Ministry: 0.0 miSt. Mary Academy-Bay View (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Martha Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence
  2. Saint Brendan Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 60 Turner Avenue, Riverside
  3. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 81 North Carpenter Street, East Providence
  4. Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 346 Waterman Avenue, East Providence
  5. Saint Paul Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 30 Warwick Avenue, Cranston
  6. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 118 Taunton Avenue, East Providence

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

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 yearA few times a year (They are counted as Masses under the liturgy rule.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the year, All-Academy liturgies, prayer services, and celebrations of our Mercy traditions create meaningful moments to gather as one school”
      All-Academy liturgies are held throughout the year. No frequency is stated.
      “Rooted in the Catholic faith and the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, these moments also invite every student”
      The school's liturgies are rooted in the Catholic faith.
  • 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 (All-Academy liturgies are counted as Masses (liturgy rule). The campus ministers listed are a religious sister and two teachers.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the year, All-Academy liturgies, prayer services, and celebrations of our Mercy traditions create meaningful moments to gather as one school”
      All-Academy liturgies are held throughout the year. No frequency is stated.
    2. Faculty and Staff Directory | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/community/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Elizabeth Hathaway RSM Titles: Mercy Projects Coordinator, Upper School Campus Minister”
      Elizabeth Hathaway, RSM, is Upper School Campus Minister and Mercy Projects Coordinator.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot 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.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The Upper School objectives state that the knowledge students gain is permeated with Judeo-Christian values. The mission statement is Catholic and Mercy-based.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School (9-12) | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/academics/upper-school-clone · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “to utilize acquired knowledge that is permeated with Judeo-Christian values;”
      An Upper School objective is that students use knowledge permeated with Judeo-Christian values.
      “Rooted in the core gospel values that inspired Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy”
      The Upper School is rooted in the gospel values that inspired the Sisters of Mercy.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The Grade 11 Kairos retreat is described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Grade 11 Kairos Retreat is about giving the students the opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life”
      The Grade 11 Kairos retreat gives students time away from daily life to look for God.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three campus ministers are listed on the faculty directory: Elizabeth Hathaway, RSM. Jared Farley; and Kathleen Christ.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff Directory | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/community/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Elizabeth Hathaway RSM Titles: Mercy Projects Coordinator, Upper School Campus Minister”
      Elizabeth Hathaway, RSM, is Upper School Campus Minister and Mercy Projects Coordinator.
      “Jared Farley Titles: Campus Minister and Theology Teacher”
      Jared Farley is a Campus Minister and Theology Teacher.
      “Kathleen Christ Titles: Theology Teacher & Campus Minister”
      Kathleen Christ is a Theology Teacher and Campus Minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Peer Ministry is the one faith-based club listed on the Upper School clubs page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/campus-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Peer Ministry”
      Peer Ministry is listed among Upper School clubs and activities.
  • 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.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot 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.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Mercy Project asks students to develop and carry out an initiative for people in need, with its focus on the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Mercy Project, an Upper School component of Campus Ministry, is an opportunity for students to give expression to their growing understanding of what it means to be a young woman of Mercy.”
      The Mercy Project is an Upper School campus ministry component.
      “the students are asked to develop and implement an initiative that directly benefits the lives of people in need”
      Mercy Project students develop and carry out an initiative for people in need.

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

Strengths

  • Three campus ministers are listed on the faculty directory, including Elizabeth Hathaway, RSM, Mercy Projects Coordinator.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff Directory | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/community/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Elizabeth Hathaway RSM Titles: Mercy Projects Coordinator, Upper School Campus Minister”
      Elizabeth Hathaway, RSM, is Upper School Campus Minister and Mercy Projects Coordinator.
      “Jared Farley Titles: Campus Minister and Theology Teacher”
      Jared Farley is a Campus Minister and Theology Teacher.
      “Kathleen Christ Titles: Theology Teacher & Campus Minister”
      Kathleen Christ is a Theology Teacher and Campus Minister.
  • The Mercy Project asks Upper School students to develop initiatives that benefit people in need.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “the students are asked to develop and implement an initiative that directly benefits the lives of people in need”
      Mercy Project students develop and carry out an initiative for people in need.
  • The campus ministry runs All-Academy liturgies and a Grade 11 Kairos retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the year, All-Academy liturgies, prayer services, and celebrations of our Mercy traditions create meaningful moments to gather as one school”
      All-Academy liturgies are held throughout the year. No frequency is stated.
      “The Grade 11 Kairos Retreat is about giving the students the opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life”
      The Grade 11 Kairos retreat gives students time away from daily life to look for God.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915
  • Location: On campus

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Source: bayviewacademy.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, bayviewacademy.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-Academy liturgies
    Throughout the year (dates not published)
    Liturgies that gather the whole Academy as one school, with student readings, music and prayer.
    bayviewacademy.org, bayviewacademy.org

Retreats 1

  • Kairos Retreat (Grade 11)
    Grade 11
    A retreat for Grade 11 students about giving time to God in daily life.
    bayviewacademy.org

Service 1

  • Mercy Project
    An Upper School campus ministry project in which students develop and carry out an initiative for people in need, based on the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns.
    bayviewacademy.org, bayviewacademy.org

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 (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Campus Ministry seeks to integrate faith formation, service learning, and justice education into the daily life of our school”
    Campus Ministry works within the daily life of the school.
    “Campus Ministry seeks to integrate faith formation, service learning, and justice education into the daily life of our school”
    Campus Ministry works within the daily life of the school.
  2. Faculty and Staff Directory | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/community/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Elizabeth Hathaway RSM Titles: Mercy Projects Coordinator, Upper School Campus Minister”
    Elizabeth Hathaway, RSM, is Upper School Campus Minister and Mercy Projects Coordinator.
  3. Contact Us | St. Mary Academy - Bay Viewbayviewacademy.org/quicklinks/contact-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “3070 Pawtucket Avenue Riverside, RI, 02915”
    The school's address is 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
89 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.96%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.7 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
DioceseDiocese of Providence, RI
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)364
Students in grades 9–12170
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio9.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
SettingSuburb

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

Diocese of Providence

The Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, Bishop of Providence

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. St. Mary Academy-Bay View is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Providence. Its sponsor is Sisters of Mercy.

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