St. Augustine Catholic High School vs. Salpointe Catholic High School
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School Overview
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St. Augustine Catholic High SchoolSecondary school
Salpointe Catholic High SchoolSecondary school
Top Rankings
St. Augustine Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Salpointe Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2003
1950
Students Body
Total Students
271 students
1350 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
83
382
Grade 10 Students
75
361
Grade 11 Students
57
330
Grade 12 Students
56
277
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
95 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
65%
62%
Average Class Size
17
21
Number of AP Classes
10
23
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:14
Average SAT score
n/a
1270
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki, black, blue pants with School polo)
(Khaki, black, blue pants with School polo)
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.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 17 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,500
$12,660
Tuition Notes
$60 application fee
$300 registration fee per family
Please visit www.salpointe.org for more information.
% on Financial Aid
92%
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
80%
Admissions Director
Tanya Bullard
Michael Fisher
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
17
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
26
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, Kino Teens, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, Student Council
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