St. Mary's Ryken High School

Founded in 1958, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is the top ranked coeducational Catholic High School in the Washington DC area. It has won the prestigious US Blue Ribbon Educational Award twice and named one of “the Most Challenging High Schools in the USA” by the Washington Post in 2017. Currently enrolled are 1,250 young men and women from grades 9 to 12, including less than 4% of international students. We have attracted students from France, Germany, Austria, Iran, Mexico, India, Brazil, Vietnam, Turkey, India, Liberia and China. Students find success in the International Baccalaureate, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Fine Arts, and College Preparatory programs. FACILITIES The facilities include a 650-seat Performing Arts Center, 51 acres of athletic fields, 10 science labs, a dance studio, a chapel, two weight rooms, two gyms, a football stadium with a turf field, multiple soccer and baseball fields, and 50 classrooms wired with Apple TV / Smart Boards. SPORTS AND ARTS Good Counsel’s superior athletic program has had students continue on to become Olympic gold medalists and professional athletes in MBA and NFL. The Arts Masterworks program enables students to pursuit careers in music, theater, dance and the visual arts. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Awarded as one of Washington Post's "America's Most Challenging High Schools 2017." Only 12% of high schools in the USA make this list! COMMUNITY INFORMATION A 45-minute drive from America’s capital, Olney was ranked as the 17th best place to live by Money Magazine in 2007 and as the 22nd “top-earning Town” in America in 2013. Safe and prosperous, Olney is conveniently located near three international airports and several renowned universities including Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University.

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1744, West Nottingham Academy is the oldest boarding school in the United States. The school's ideal location places students within driving distance to the Atlantic coast, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Students participate in experiential, project-based learning. FACILITIES West Nottingham's facilities, located on 100 acres near the Atlantic Ocean, include a student center, a science center, sports fields, and an amphitheater. The school's brand new Innovation Center features 3D printers, HP computers, podcasting equipment, virtual reality technology, and green screen technology. SPORTS AND ARTS All students participate in three seasons each year of competitive or recreational athletics. Options include badminton, soccer, cheerleading, and more. West Nottingham's artist-in-residence collaboration with the New York Academy of Art allows students to be taught by professional graduated artists who reside and teach on campus. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Students live in one of four residence halls. Each dormitory is fully equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, lounges, laundry, kitchenettes, and internet. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.wna.org/">West Nottingham Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="http://www.ccgov.org/">Colora, Maryland</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Located near the coast of Maryland one hour southeast of the nation's capital, The Calverton School offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma and a new neighborhood-style Global Residential Village. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-PMDndxCjeI" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> FACILITIES The addition of the new Global Residential Village brought Calverton's campus to a spacious 153 acres. Its modern facilities include Smart Touch technology in every classroom, a large sports complex with numerous fields and courts, a new turf stadium, a contemporary arts and science center, a student art gallery, science labs, and a theater/auditorium. Students have access to campus-wide wireless internet access and iPads or laptops in every classroom. SPORTS AND ARTS In addition to 10 competitive sports, The Calverton School offers the D.C. United Academy Program: a partnership with the D.C. United professional soccer team that offers residency training for aspiring professional soccer players. In addition to two IB diploma art offering, students can choose from interesting electives such as 3D printing and film study. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE The Calverton School recently incorporated a new Global Residential Village onto campus. The village is a neighborhood-style village of large houses with full-time house parents, Wi-Fi, theaters, exercise rooms, and entertainment areas. The housing is located along a wooded area with direct access to outdoor nature trails. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.calvertonschool.org/">Calverton School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="http://www.co.cal.md.us/">Huntingtown, Maryland</a>