ST . MARY ACADEMY — BAY VIEW
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ST . MARY ACADEMY — BAY VIEW
150 Years of Educating and Empowering Women
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century and a half ago , the world was a vastly different place for women . Largely limited to domestic roles and by societal expectations , opportunities for girls were scarce . In 1874 , St . Mary Academy – Bay View was founded by the Sisters of Mercy , who dared to challenge the norm , offering a haven where young women could pursue knowledge and develop their intellects !
From boardrooms to laboratories , from political offices to athletic arenas , the achievements of more than 10,000 Bay View alumnae are a testament to the school ’ s enduring legacy . As the longest-operating and only all-girls Catholic school in the state , Bay View continues to thrive . The 2024 graduating class achieved a 100 % graduation rate , a 100 % college acceptance rate , and students received close to $ 20 million dollars in college scholarships . For the 2024-2025 school year , Bay View welcomed the largest number of newly enrolled students in nearly a decade , including the largest Grade 9 class since 2018 .
“ Bay View has extraordinary graduates ,” said Amy Gravell , president of St . Mary Academy – Bay View and Bay View alumna ( Class of ’ 93 ). “ Judges , CEOs of companies , Broadway stars , scientists , teachers — countless women who have made the world a better place . We are thrilled to celebrate their contributions , as well as the contributions of the girls who are students now and those who will be , well into the future .”
Thank you to the extraordinary leadership team at St . Mary Academy – Bay View for continuing the 150-year legacy of educating and empowering young women .
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No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women . — Catherine McAuley , Founder of the Sisters of Mercy
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