St. Paul Catholic School vs. Shorecrest Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Paul Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Shorecrest Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Overview
The mission of St. Paul Catholic School is to provide students with a foundation for life through faith, academics, and service and to assist students in developing their gifts and talents, so that they may fulfill the plan god has for their lives.
Founded in 1923, Shorecrest Preparatory School is a PK3 through 12th grade coed, nonsectarian independent school located in the Tampa Bay Area.
Known for its student-centered approach to teaching and learning, Shorecrest is continually on the leading edge of innovation in education, earning the Apple Distinguished School recognition since 2016.
Shorecrest offers a number of 9-12th grade signature programs including the Center for Medical Sciences; the Global Scholars Initiative; the STEAM Certificate Program and the Ross Roeder Institute for Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship and Economics.
Shorecrest offers its students a nationally-recognized performing and visual arts program, competitive Athletics, opportunities for engaged service learning, and the best-fit college placement in the region.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1930
1923
Students Body
Total Students
330 students
1039 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
51
108
Kindergarten Students
30
64
Grade 1 Students
32
60
Grade 2 Students
29
57
Grade 3 Students
33
63
Grade 4 Students
28
64
Grade 5 Students
31
62
Grade 6 Students
28
76
Grade 7 Students
34
82
Grade 8 Students
34
80
Grade 9 Students
-
80
Grade 10 Students
-
84
Grade 11 Students
-
91
Grade 12 Students
-
68
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
111 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
60%
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
31
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:21
1:9
Average SAT score
n/a
1320
Average ACT score
n/a
28
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(PreK-8 wear uniforms; 9-12 has dress code)
(PreK-8 wear uniforms; 9-12 has dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,076
$33,890
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies according to grade level, $21,420-$33,890
% on Financial Aid
n/a
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$18,029
Admissions Director
n/a
Mark Brown
Admissions Associate
n/a
Liz Daley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
41
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Acting Club, Astronomy Club, Band, Chess Club, Chorus, Clio Club, Creative Writing Club, Cum Laude Society, Dance and Drama Club, Eco Club, French Club, French Honor Society, Habitat for Humanity Club, Interact Service Club, Intramural Sports, Jazz Band, Key Club, Latin Club, Latin Honor Society, Lego Robotics Club, Literature Club, Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Multicultural Club, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Peer Counselors, Quill & Scroll, Recording Arts Club, Rho Kappa Society, S.A.D.D., Science Club, Scouts, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, Thespians, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Universal Language Club, Vegetarian Club, Youth & Government