Founded in 1911, Maret School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located in Washington, D.C. The school serves students in grades kindergarten through 12 and comprises of lower, middle and upper schools. Its academic curriculum includes physical education, social studies, science, English and mathematics. The school offers more than 25 humanities courses in language classes, performing and visual arts and technology. It additionally offers classes in modern language, Latin, music, drama, study and library skills and human development. The school has several libraries that provide online features, including audiovisual materials, online catalog, reference materials and databases, newspapers and magazines. Its athletics department offers several sports activities, such as soccer, football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball and lacrosse.