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50+ Years
experience
Catholic College Prep High School for Girls
Marian High School, founded by the Servants of Mary in 1955, is a Catholic college preparatory institution dedicated to educating young women in grades 9-12. Our mission emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and character development, preparing students to lead with faith and compassion. With a rigorous curriculum featuring 50 honors courses, 21 advanced placement courses, and 30 dual enrollment options, we empower students to achieve their full potential. Our all-girls environment fosters confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships within a supportive community of over 10,000 alumnae. The 40-acre campus includes state-of-the-art facilities for academics, arts, and athletics, while our core valuesinspired by the Servants of Maryguide every aspect of student life.Through service learning, retreats, and faith-based programming, we cultivate spiritual awareness and social responsibility. With an enrollment of approximately 600 students, we maintain an optimal size for personalized attention and robust extracurricular opportunities, including 24 athletic teams and 50+ clubs. Tuition assistance totaling $1.9 million ensures accessibility for diverse families, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and educational equity.
Services
College Preparatory Curriculum
All-Girls Education
Spiritual Development
Athletic Programs
Extracurricular Activities
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with 50+ honors and AP courses.
- Our all-girls environment fosters confidence and leadership development.
- Students grow through Servite-inspired core values and spiritual formation.
- We maintain optimal class sizes with personalized academic support services.
- Our 40-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities for academics and athletics.
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools
What people say
Supportive community
Academic excellence
Leadership opportunities
Spiritual growth
Lifelong friendships
Services
College Preparatory Curriculum
Marian offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum featuring 50 honors courses, 21 AP courses, and 30 dual enrollment options. Our faculty specializes in teaching young women, combining academic rigor with personalized support. Students develop critical thinking skills and subject mastery through a curriculum aligned with Catholic Social Teaching and Archdiocese standards.
All-Girls Education
Our all-girls environment creates optimal conditions for female students to thrive academically and socially. Research-backed programming encourages higher educational aspirations, greater participation in STEM fields, and confidence-building through leadership roles in classrooms, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Spiritual Development
Spiritual growth occurs through eight semesters of theology, daily prayer, liturgy, retreats, and service learning. Students deepen their Catholic faith while exploring personal spirituality through student-led campus ministry programs and annual class retreats that integrate faith with daily life.
Athletic Programs
With 24 athletic teams in 11 state-sanctioned sports, our program develops Christian values through competition. Student-athletes learn teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship while competing at the highest levels of Nebraska high school athletics, with facilities including regulation fields and indoor training centers.
Extracurricular Activities
Over 50 clubs and organizations provide opportunities for personal growth and skill development. From performing arts to student government, these programs cultivate leadership abilities, creative expression, and community service while fostering lasting friendships among participants.
People
Michele Romero Ernst
President
A 1981 Marian alumna, Michele leads with deep institutional knowledge and commitment to Catholic education. She oversees strategic direction while maintaining connections to the Servants of Mary founding tradition.
Katy Core
Director of Recruitment
Katy manages admissions and outreach, connecting prospective families with Marian's unique educational philosophy. She ensures candidates understand the benefits of all-girls education and Servite values.
Bonnie Kruse
Vice President of Advancement
Bonnie leads fundraising initiatives supporting Marian's mission. She stewards relationships with alumnae, donors, and community partners to ensure financial sustainability and program expansion.
Rochelle Rohlfs
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Rochelle oversees athletics and student wellness programs. She ensures sports programs align with Marian's educational mission while maintaining competitive excellence in Nebraska high school athletics.
Melissa Brusnahan
Head Athletic Trainer
Melissa manages athletic health services, implementing safety protocols and concussion management programs. She supports student-athletes' physical well-being while coordinating medical documentation requirements.
Questions
What makes Marian's all-girls education unique?
Our single-sex environment creates optimal conditions for female students to develop confidence, leadership skills, and academic excellence without gender stereotypes, supported by research-backed teaching methods.
How does Marian integrate faith into daily learning?
Faith integration occurs through theology courses, daily prayer, liturgy, retreats, and service learning. Students explore Catholic teachings while developing personal spirituality in a pluralistic environment.
What college preparation resources are available?
We offer 50+ honors/AP courses, college counseling services, and dual enrollment opportunities with local universities to ensure students meet rigorous college admission requirements.
Are there opportunities for student leadership?
Every student gains leadership experience through classroom roles, athletics, clubs, and student government. Our small class sizes ensure every voice contributes to school community decisions.
How does Marian support student wellness?
Comprehensive wellness programs include athletic training services, mental health resources, and physical education. Our campus promotes holistic development through balanced academic, social, and spiritual programming.
What financial assistance options exist?
Marian provides $1.9 million in annual tuition assistance to over half our students through need-based scholarships, grants, and payment plans ensuring accessibility for diverse families.
