St. Thomas High School vs. Strake Jesuit College Prep School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Thomas High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Strake Jesuit College Prep School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Overview
St. Thomas High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12. The school was founded by the Basilian fathers in the spring of 1900 with the mission to provide secondary education strongly rooted in the teachings of the Catholic faith.
Teaching of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge is the tradition of the Basilian Fathers and the sacred mission of St. Thomas (STH). These three words emulate the STH experience for students, faculty, and families.
Throughout the four years of high school, STH boys grow into men who think critically, communicate effectively, serve faithfully, and are prepared to excel in college and life.
Strake Jesuit College Prep School serves 1337 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA), the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
The student:teacher of Strake Jesuit College Prep School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1900
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Students Body
Total Students
749 students
1337 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
43%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
201
347
Grade 10 Students
199
353
Grade 11 Students
187
341
Grade 12 Students
162
296
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
123 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
72%
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Average Class Size
18
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Number of AP Classes
19
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:11
Average SAT score
1270
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Average ACT score
27
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Dress pants, collared shirt, dress shoes)
(Dress pants, collared shirt, dress shoes)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$25,550
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% on Financial Aid
30%
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Admissions Director
Maxwell Holmes
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Admissions Associate
Claudia Walker
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling
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