St. Mary's Ryken

What St. Mary's Ryken does

St. Mary's Ryken is a private, nonprofit, Catholic college-preparatory high school operating under Xaverian Brothers sponsorship from an 87-acre waterfront campus at 22600 Camp Calvert Road in Leonardtown, Maryland, approximately 55 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. The institution serves roughly 680 students in grades 9-12 drawn from six Maryland counties, Washington D.C., two states, and an international cohort, supported by an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 20. Its core product is a 150+ course college-preparatory academic program anchored by 29 AP courses, 39 honors courses, 29 fine arts courses, dual-enrollment pathways through the College of Southern Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University, and a Scholars Program delivering Project Lead the Way concentrations in Biomedical Science, Computer Science/Cybersecurity, and Engineering/Aerospace. Specialized product lines include the Flight Academy (Private Pilot and UAS Operator certifications) and a 1:1 iPad program supported by a Veracross student/parent portal and Finalsite-powered website.

The school's revenue model is tuition-based recurring annual billing from enrolled families, augmented by an Annual Fund, Donnie Williams Foundation capital giving, Summer Knights Camps for K-12, facility rentals on the campus, cafeteria services through Sage Dining, and athletics-related programming. Distribution is direct-to-family admissions with no intermediaries for domestic enrollment; international admissions flow through dedicated agency partners and a host family program. Customer outcomes are heavily marketed: the Class of 2024 earned average $159,703 in scholarships per graduate (149 graduates), the Class of 2025 earned $23.4M in scholarships with 51 Scholars Program Diploma of Distinction recipients, and 17,209 service hours were completed by the Class of 2025.

Operationally, St. Mary's Ryken is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by President Dr. Glenn Wood and Principal Dr. Thomas Campbell (Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership, 25+ years of Catholic school experience), with a CFO (Rebecca Tritschler) and functional directors across academics, athletics, advancement, marketing, enrollment, counseling, IT, HR, and facilities. It is accredited by Middle States, the Maryland State Department of Education, and the Archdiocese of Washington, and holds the College Board AP Honor Roll Platinum Distinction and PLTW Distinguished School designation for 2024-25.

Name

St. Mary's Ryken

Legal name

St. Mary's Ryken High School

Website

https://smrhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Mary's Ryken is a nonprofit Catholic college-preparatory high school in Leonardtown, Maryland, serving roughly 680 students in grades 9-12 through an 87-acre waterfront campus under Xaverian Brothers sponsorship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education (Catholic College Preparatory)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Catholic secondary education
• STEM curriculum programs
• Dual enrollment programs
• Private high school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Leonardtown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Private Catholic high school tuition from families. Financial aid and merit-based scholarships available. Class of 2024 earned $159,703 average scholarship per graduate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Mary's Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school that delivers a faith-based rigorous college-prep, honors, and Advanced Placement curriculum for grades 9–12, supplemented by specialized programs such as the Scholars Program (with PLTW STEM pathways), Flight Academy (Private Pilot and UAS Operator certifications), dual enrollment with College of Southern Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University, and enrichment through athletics, fine arts, and campus ministry. The school operates on an 87-acre waterfront campus serving 680 students with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Product overview

St. Mary's Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school offering a unified educational program built around its core College Preparatory Academic Program with 150+ courses including honors and AP classes. The school operates a portfolio of specialized programs including the Scholars Program (featuring PLTW STEM pathways in Biomedical Science, Computer Science/Cybersecurity, and Engineering/Aerospace), the Flight Academy Program (for pilot and UAS certification), and Dual Enrollment through College of Southern Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Additional offerings include a 1:1 iPad Program, Senior Internship Program, Learning Differences Support Services, School Counseling & College Advising, and the mySMR portal integrated with Veracross. The school provides enrichment through Summer Knights Camps, MIL STEM Innovation Labs, Fine Arts (29 courses, 7 annual productions), Athletics (23 varsity sports), Campus Ministry, and an International Students Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summer Knights Camps: Summer camp program for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade offering indoor and outdoor camps at the waterfront campus.

Products and services

• College Preparatory Academic Program Rigorous Catholic, faith-based college preparatory, honors, and Advanced Placement curriculum with 150+ courses, 29 AP courses, 39 honors courses, and 29 fine arts courses for grades 9-12 students.
• Scholars Program Selective accelerated program with concentrations in PLTW Biomedical Science, Computer Science (Cybersecurity), Engineering (Aerospace), Global and International Studies, Humanities, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts, leading to a Scholars Program Diploma of Distinction.
• Flight Academy Program Aviation program allowing students to earn Private Pilot's or Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator's knowledge certification by junior or senior year, with discovery flights and partnerships with local aviation organizations.
• Dual Enrollment Program On-campus courses eligible for both high school and college credit through College of Southern Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University, including calculus, biology, anatomy, programming, and humanities.
• Summer Knights Camps Summer camp program on the waterfront campus offering indoor and outdoor camps for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
• Athletics Program Athletics program with 23 varsity sports (26 sports programs, 37 teams) competing in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, with 71% student participation rate.
• Fine Arts Program Visual and performing arts program with 29 fine arts courses, 7 annual stage productions, and instruction by practicing professionals, covering theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and ceramics.
• Campus Ministry Spiritual development program including daily Mass, retreats, service learning, spiritual direction, mission trips, and the Caritas Resource Center, serving 200+ students annually in faith formation.
• International Students Program Program welcoming international students with application support, dedicated International Programs office, host family program, and agency partnerships to facilitate U.S. Catholic college-preparatory enrollment.
• Senior Internship Program Hands-on, structured internship opportunities for seniors on campus or with community partners to enhance career readiness.
• School Counseling and College Advising Comprehensive counseling services covering college advising, scholarship guidance, and SAT preparation for students and families.
• Learning Differences Support Services Academic support services addressing learning differences and supporting student success within the college preparatory curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $23 million in college scholarships awarded to Class of 2025 (149 graduates)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• College of Southern MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing students to earn both high school and college credit through on-campus courses. Courses include Honors Calculus, Honors Precalculus, College Algebra, Honors Humanities: Medieval, Honors Humanities: Modern, and World Literature.
• Notre Dame of Maryland UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership for students to earn college credit through courses including Honors Biology, Honors Human Anatomy, Introduction to Programming, and Personal Finance.
• Naval Air Station Patuxent River Educational Partnership ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic and scholastic enrichment opportunities for students through the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Educational Partnership Program.
• St. Mary's College of MarylandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic enrichment opportunities available to students through St. Mary's College of Maryland partnership.
• Project Lead the WaycoreTechnology or IntegrationNationally recognized STEM curriculum provider for the Scholars Program. PLTW's success in preparing students for STEM careers has been recognized by many colleges and universities.
• The Patuxent PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing resources and training opportunities for UAS Drone Club students at the University of Maryland UAS Test Site at St. Mary's County Regional Airport.
• University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Chesapeake Biological LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHands-on learning environment partner for STEM classes including marine biology and environmental science courses.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Heights School: Independent Catholic liberal-arts prep school for boys in Potomac, MD. Comparable in faith-based prep identity and DC-region Catholic-family market, though serving a more traditional liberal-arts niche.

Direct peers

• Archbishop Spalding High School: Catholic, co-ed college-prep high school in Severn, MD in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Comparable size, athletic programs, and Catholic college-prep positioning in the broader Maryland market.
• Georgetown Preparatory School: Jesuit Catholic college-prep school in North Bethesda, MD. Comparable in Catholic-prep mission, AP rigor, and athletic competition, and competes with SMR for Maryland/DC families seeking premium Catholic education.
• Our Lady of Good Counsel High School: Catholic, co-ed college-prep high school in Olney, MD and fellow WCAC member. Strong overlap with SMR in athletic competition, STEM offerings, and Catholic college-prep positioning.
• Gonzaga College High School: Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school in Washington, D.C. and WCAC competitor. Comparable AP curriculum depth, athletic program scope, and Mid-Atlantic Catholic-family target market.
• DeMatha Catholic High School: Catholic, college-preparatory all-boys high school in Hyattsville, MD, competing with SMR in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. Most direct comparator in mission, athletic conference, and target demographic.
• Calvert Hall College High School: Catholic, college-prep high school in Towson, MD under the Xaverian Brothers sponsorship. Closest analog as another Xaverian-sponsored school — directly comparable in mission and operational structure.
• St. John's College High School: Catholic, co-ed college-prep high school in Washington, D.C. competing with SMR in WCAC. Similar rigorous Catholic-prep identity, dual enrollment partnerships, and athletic conference footprint.
• Loyola Blakefield: Jesuit Catholic college-prep school in Towson, MD. Comparable in Catholic mission, college-prep curriculum, athletic programs, and Mid-Atlantic feeder geography.
• Paul VI Catholic High School: Catholic, co-ed college-prep high school in Fairfax, VA. Comparable size, Catholic identity, college-prep rigor, and proximity to SMR's Northern Virginia feeder families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCH3tMSMjCooCYePD7trKgqw
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/St-Marys-Ryken/146396003688
• Instagraminstagram.com/stmarysryken
• Xx.com/SMRAthletics

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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