Catholic co-ed high school in District Heights, MD (grades 9-12) offering specialized learning difference programs and 93% students of color
Bishop McNamara High School is a Catholic, independent college-preparatory high school in District Heights, MD, educating grades 9-12 students in a diverse, co-ed environment with 93% students of color. The school offers a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio and provides specialized support for diagnosed learning differences and developmental delays through the St. Joseph and St. Andre programs, which address ADD/ADHD and learning challenges.
The curriculum includes 28 AP courses, while extracurricular activities range from football and soccer to arts programs. Sixty-four percent of the faculty hold advanced degrees. Admissions are rolling with deadlines in December and March, accepting approximately 60% of applicants. Tuition is $22,000 per year for 10-month plans, with summer programs available for an additional $400. Families seeking information on accommodations or tours should contact the admissions office at (301) 735-8401.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students894
Class Size18:1 ratio
Tuition$22,000
Est.1964
DeadlineDec. 12 / Mar. 6
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1964 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $22,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition 10-month plans offered. |
| Total Students | 894 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64 |
| Average Class Size | 18 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Rashad Wilkerson |
| Admissions Associate | Kendall Isadore |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 12 / Mar. 6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 93 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Diagnosed Learning Differences (St Joseph Program)Developmental Delays (St Andre Program)
Advanced Courses
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AP Courses
AP African American StudiesAP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Computer Science AAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP DrawingAP English Language & CompositionAP English Literature & CompositionAP Environmental ScienceAP French Language & CultureAP LatinAP Physics 1: Algebra-BasedAP Physics C: MechanicsAP PsychologyAP Spanish Language & CultureAP StatisticsAP Studio Art 2-D DesignAP US History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Archery · Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Diving · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Rugby · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Winter Track · Wrestling · Show More (5) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Black Cultural Alliance · Bowling Club · Chess Club · Cooking Club · England Exchange · Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Filipino American Cultural Enlightenment · Fitness Club · Foreign Language Honor Societies · Frontiers of Justice · Government Internship Program · McNamara Yearbook Club · Mock Trial · Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society · National Honor Society · Photography Club · Poetic Justice · Project Earth · Spain Exchange · Speech and Debate Club · Step Team · Teens in Action · The Stampede (school newspaper) · Vita Semper (Pro-life) · Webmasters Club · Yoga Club · Youth for Christ · Show More (11) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Artisans Guild · Intramural Basketball · Shakespeare Festival · Tech Crew · The Inkwell (student art &creative writing) · Tri-M Music Honor Society |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | www.bmhs.org/about/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $400 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in 2024 |
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