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Go to AcademicsSTEM & INNOVATION BMHS has developed unique partnerships with world-class organizations to enhance the student’s STEM & Innovation Learning Experience. Go to STEM✟ BEING FAMILY We continue to enjoy our alumni family years after graduation. FINE ARTS Bishop McNamara Fine Arts Department offers one of the most extensive arts educations in the Washington, DC area. Go to Fine ArtsOUR VISION Bishop McNamara Empowered leaders ♦ Inspired by the Gospel ♦ Transforming the world Almost 60 years of educating youth in the Washington, DC area and a legacy of over 14,000 alumni demonstrate our belief in the unique, God-given talents of every young person who walks through our doors. We challenge our students to be innovative, creative, and caring individuals as we focus on academic excellence, leadership development, and a passion for a life rooted in Christ. Bishop McNamara strives to ensure that our graduates leave our school equipped with the knowledge and a zest for life to make our world a better place. Academic Excellence Bishop McNamara, with its award-winning team of dedicated faculty, values academic excellence for all students and is committed to providing a rigorous, diverse, and globally sensitive college-preparatory education for our students LEARN MORE STEM & Innovation Our STEM provides hands-on experiences & unique corporate partnerships in science, technology, engineering & multimedia. LEARN MORE $29 Million in Scholarships Class of 2024 earned $29M in scholarships so far! LEARN MORE Extensive Fine Arts Program We offer one of the most extensive arts education in the Washington, DC area. LEARN MORE Faith & Service Making God known, loved, and served. LEARN MORE TESTIMONIALS Our Voices VIEW PROFILE VIEW PROFILE VIEW PROFILE VIEW PROFILE VIEW PROFILE VIEW PROFILE Bishop McNamara High School has prepared me for college and beyond in multiple ways. I have been provided with teachers, counselors, mentors, study skills, life skills, and resources to help me become a better version of myself. Coming into McNamara my freshman year I was shy, a person who was nervous to interact with the others. Through the help of the McNamara family I have become prepared to interact with other outside of the school in a confident manner.” Brianna Reynolds , Class of 2024 STUDENT I still remember when I completed my shadow visit at Bishop McNamara during the 8th grade. I felt welcomed by everyone - students, faculty, and staff. I could immediately see myself doing great things here and I knew I would get a great education that would prepare me for the world at large.” Kennedy Ben, Class of 2025 studentBMHS prepared me for college since my freshman year when I had to learn how to be more organized to keep up with my assignments. For four years, I had to complete homework assignments for every class, which required me to learn to balance my schedule and commitments.” Kow Simpson, Class of 2022 alumni, harvard University student The growth and changes that happen in high school are essentially the same for a teenager. What is different, however, is the environment in which the teenager experiences high school, and that’s where McNamara is different — here you are cared for and educated in a way that is not similar to other high schools. When you fall, we catch you. When you want to succeed, we propel you. The word that best describes our vibe is simply, love.” Emily Koenick Faculty, English Department Chair "Bishop McNamara is without a doubt a superb example of an entire school community focused on making a difference and bringing out the best in each of our children. Every member of the Bishop McNamara community - from the CEO to the Principal, to the Administration, to the faculty, to the staff ensures that our children graduate as confident and competent young people poised and prepared to show the world the best of themselves every day." Mrs. Tracye Burr Mitchell Parent of 2 alumni, fORMER BOARD OF dIRECTORS I love how our students truly develop a thirst for justice. Our kids often become very active in causes that promote a greater society. In a world torn apart in so many ways, our kids truly become active, bringers of hope!” Mr. Paul O’Brien faculty, theology department McNAMARA AT A GLANCE Our Facts 11:1 Student/Faculty ratio 196 Courses offered 64% Faculty hold Advanced Degrees 22 Varsity sports F.A.D.E. FINE ARTS DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM 18 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 56 honors courses 16 Average years teaching experience 5 modern & classical languages 1:1 educational device program 18 Advanced Placement Courses COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Our College Acceptances Bishop McNamara High School 6800 Marlboro Pike Forestville, MD 20747 301.735.8401 301.735.0934 Bishop McNamara is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory high school. RESOURCES Admissions (opens in new window/tab) Calendars (opens in new...