Salpointe Catholic High School vs. St. Augustine Catholic High School
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School Overview
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Salpointe Catholic High SchoolSecondary school
St. Augustine Catholic High SchoolSecondary school
Top Rankings
Salpointe Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
St. Augustine Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Overview
Since opening in 1950, Salpointe Catholic High School has enjoyed a distinguished reputation for its strong curriculum, competitive athletics, highly acclaimed fine arts, faith-strengthening religious program, and spirited cocurricular activities.
Salpointe`s holistic, college-preparatory curriculum offers a premier STEM program, award-winning fine and performing arts, humanities, theology, competitive athletics, and wide-ranging co-curricular activities.
Salpointe is a Carmelite school community where students grow into the leaders and role models of tomorrow, where faith, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, achievement, teamwork, social justice and tradition are learned.
St. A's offers classes that average 17 students, dual enrollment, advanced placement, and honor courses, 13 competitive varsity sports, a beautiful outdoor courtyard and campus environment, and bus service for certain areas in Tucson.
Tuition is more affordable than you think with generous financial aid packages available.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1950
2003
Students Body
Total Students
1350 students
271 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
382
83
Grade 10 Students
361
75
Grade 11 Students
330
57
Grade 12 Students
277
56
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
62%
65%
Average Class Size
21
17
Number of AP Classes
23
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:10
Average SAT score
1270
n/a
Average ACT score
24
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(The student dress code is important to promote a conducive learning environment. Students are expected to dress appropriately while on campus and during all school-sponsored activities.)
(The student dress code is important to promote a conducive learning environment. Students are expected to dress appropriately while on campus and during all school-sponsored activities.)
Formal
(Khaki, black, blue pants with School polo)
(Khaki, black, blue pants with School polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 17 / Mar. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,660
$13,500
Tuition Notes
Please visit www.salpointe.org for more information.
$60 application fee
$300 registration fee per family
% on Financial Aid
50%
92%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
n/a
Acceptance Rate
80%
n/a
Admissions Director
Michael Fisher
Tanya Bullard
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
12
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
26
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
American Appreciation Club, Art Club, Book Club, Community of Optimistic Lancers (C.O.O.L.), Crossing the Goal Club, Dignity Club, Drama Club/Thespian Troupe, Engineering Club, Fashion in Action Club, French Club, Integrity Matters Club, Junior Statesmen of America Club, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Outdoor Adventure, Quill and Scroll, Recycling Club, SADD, Salpointe Cancer Research Awareness Program, Salpointe Salsa, Science Club, Speech and Debate, Student Athletic Trainers, Student Council and Senate, Ultimate Frisbie Club, Unity Club
Chess Club, Kino Teens, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, Student Council