School Review
Marian By The Numbers
Credit Requirements
A minimum of 24.50 credits is required for graduation.
Classes
A typical schedule consists of 7 classes that meet daily. The average class size is 15 students.
Honors and AP Courses
Marian challenges highly motivated and academically talented students by offering 26 honors and 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Distinguished Faculty
Marian’s qualified and dedicated faculty is fully certified, with 80% of the faculty holding Master’s degrees or higher. Approximately 70% of Marian’s teachers are veteran teachers of 10 years or more. Student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Student Body
Marian’s 370 students come from 45 communities spanning 4 counties. In the 2022-23 school year, 53 of those students come from 51 legacy families.
Accreditation
Marian, an IHM-sponsored school, is fully accredited by NCA CASI,
an accrediting division of Cognia (formerly AdvancED).
Governance
The Board of Directors, established in 1990, is responsible for oversight of the school's mission. The Board selects and supports teh school's President, oversees the strategic plan, monitors the school's curriculum and co-curricular activities, and ensures adequate resources. The Board establishes policies through its eight committees and five subcommittees.
A minimum of 24.50 credits is required for graduation.
Classes
A typical schedule consists of 7 classes that meet daily. The average class size is 15 students.
Honors and AP Courses
Marian challenges highly motivated and academically talented students by offering 26 honors and 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Distinguished Faculty
Marian’s qualified and dedicated faculty is fully certified, with 80% of the faculty holding Master’s degrees or higher. Approximately 70% of Marian’s teachers are veteran teachers of 10 years or more. Student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Student Body
Marian’s 370 students come from 45 communities spanning 4 counties. In the 2022-23 school year, 53 of those students come from 51 legacy families.
Accreditation
Marian, an IHM-sponsored school, is fully accredited by NCA CASI,
an accrediting division of Cognia (formerly AdvancED).
Governance
The Board of Directors, established in 1990, is responsible for oversight of the school's mission. The Board selects and supports teh school's President, oversees the strategic plan, monitors the school's curriculum and co-curricular activities, and ensures adequate resources. The Board establishes policies through its eight committees and five subcommittees.
Mission
Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The mission of Marian High School is to ensure within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action based on gospel values.
IHM Core Educational Beliefs
The leadership of each IHM-sponsored educational institution assumes responsibility for ensuring that the stated mission, vision and values are the lived values of the institution and partners with IHM to ensure excellence in education and personal and social transformation by living into the following core educational beliefs:
- A commitment to the liberating mission of Jesus with a special focus on those who are poor, abandoned, or oppressed.
- The development of a Christian community that witnesses to a profound respect for each human being and an acceptance of all persons.
- Challenging students to make decisions in the light of Gospel values and global realities.
- Encouraging students to act on behalf of justice.
- A commitment to eradicate the causes of oppression and injustice through a feminist perspective that empowers all.
- An ecological consciousness that fosters an interdependence of all nature, nurturing relationships that will enhance the well-being of the earth and all persons.
- A holistic education of persons, fostering self-motivation, flexibility, and openness to change.
Vision
An enduring tradition: guiding young women spiritually, challenging them academically, and
inspiring them to a life of leadership and service.
inspiring them to a life of leadership and service.
The Marian Crest
The symbols contained in the Marian Crest each depict an important aspect of the Catholic Christian tradition. The crest represents the school’s commitment to instilling these values in her students.
The symbols contained in the Marian Crest each depict an important aspect of the Catholic Christian tradition. The crest represents the school’s commitment to instilling these values in her students.
The Crown
The crown symbolizes that members of the Marian community are builders of the kingdom, destined for leadership.
The Shield
The shield reflects strength that comes from a deep faith and Christian ideals.
The Marian “M”
The Marian “M” stands for Mary and her unconditional faith in God which serves as a model for all women.
The Cross
The cross is what must be carried in order to live the Christian mandate to love one another.
The Dove
The dove is a reminder to strive for peace and harmony.
The Flame
The flame represents wisdom, essential to learning.
Marian High School
7225 Lahser Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
PHONE: 248-644-1750 - Marian High School
PHONE: 248-644-1750 - Marian High School
Marian High School, an IHM sponsored school, is fully accredited by NCA CASI, an accrediting division of AdvancED.
Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The mission of Marian is to ensure, within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action based on gospel values.
An enduring tradition: guiding young women spiritually, challenging them academically, and inspiring them to a life of leadership and service.