Catholic secondary education in Amarillo can be traced back to 1913 when St. Mary's Academy was moved to Amarillo, TX. St. Mary's Academy was coeducational for grades 1–6; however, the high school was only for young ladies. It was not until 1928 that an all-boys school was created.
The history of Catholic secondary education in Amarillo can be traced back to 1913 with the relocation of St. Mary's Academy. Initially, it served both boys and girls from grades 1–6; however, the high school was initially reserved for young ladies until 1928, when an all-boys school was introduced.