Fast Facts
one strong brotherhood
DeMatha Catholic High School first opened its doors on September 9, 1946 with enrollment of 18 students. DeMatha was founded by the Order of the Most Holy Trinity. DeMatha welcomes students from all backgrounds and religions.
Six Pillars of DeMatha
Faith. Community. Service. Academics. Arts. Athletics.
Mission Statement
DeMatha Catholic High School is a college preparatory institution dedicated to educating young men in the Trinitarian tradition.
One DeMatha
Enrollment: 830+
Alumni: 11,000+ since 1946
National Blue-Ribbon Recognitions
Twice recognized by the US Department of Education.
Faculty
Faculty to Student Ratio: 11:1
Faculty with Advanced Degrees: 80%
Teachers with 20+ Years Teaching Experience: 25
Percentage of Alumni Faculty: 1/3
Academics
Average Class Size: 19
Honors and AP Courses: 60
College Matriculation: 100% go on to four-year colleges; 50% receive scholarships.
Campus Ministry and Service Learning
The Campus Ministry Office serves as the spiritual center of the school.
Average service-learning hours completed per student 65.
Music
Music Ensembles: 17 music ensembles – 40% of the student body participates in the award-winning music program.
All-State Honors: 1000+ student-musicians have been chosen to perform with the Maryland All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choruses.
Athletics
Teams: 15 Sports – 34 teams offered from novice to varsity. Over 70% of students participate in athletics.
Championships: 200 championships won since 1969.
The “Stags” compete in the competitive WCAC league.
Clubs:
Clubs vary per year based on student interest. Clubs include:
- Academic Quiz Bow
- ACE Ecology
- Anime Club
- Black Student Union
- Chess Club
- DeMatha Players
- Mock Trial Team
- National Honor Society
- Pep Band
- Science Scholars
- Startup DM
- Student Government Association
- Table Tennis Club
- Video Gaming Club
School Motto
Faith-Filled Gentlemen & Scholars