Marist High School is a private Roman Catholic co-educational college preparatory secondary school. It is owned and operated by the Marist Brothers of the Schools, an international religious congregation of educators with schools in over seventy countries. Marist first opened its doors in September, 1954. Under the leadership of Brother Leo Sylvius, the school's first principal, Marist High School quickly established a reputation for excellence. Strong support from parents and the wider community made it imperative to plan a new and larger school. In 1962 the present campus was acquired, and on April 23, 1964 ground was broken for a new building which would tie together existing buildings on the campus. For over fifty years, Marist High School has fostered three distinct traditions: the pursuit of academic excellence, the heritage of Catholic education, and the unique spirit and heritage of the Marist Brothers. Marist assists students in forming their consciences by emphasizing the dignity of the individual and Christ's call to serve others. The faculty of Marist is committed to the charism of the founder, Saint Marcellin Champagnat: "To make Jesus known and loved through the Christian education of youth." Marist's hope is that each of its graduates is committed to life-long learning.