St Thomas Academy
949 Mendota Heights Rd, Saint Paul, MN, 55120-0551 - View a map of this school Map
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The mission of Saint Thomas Academy is to help young men build a solid foundation of responsible leadership within themselves, the Academy, the Catholic Church, and the community. Founded in 1885 by Archbishop John Ireland, the Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory, military/leadership school for young men in grades 7-12. The school's tradition, discipline, and spirit influence the life of a young man long after graduation. The mission of Saint Thomas Academy is accomplished by developing the intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical potential of each young man; and fostering the knowledge and practice of leadership so that a young man has confidence in being a leader and in choosing which leader to follow. By developing and nurturing each whole person and preparing students to be leaders with high ideals, Saint Thomas Academy graduates are young men prepared to succeed in college and in life. ...read more  

School Overview:
St Thomas Academy
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Association of Military Colleges and Schools (AMCSUS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
County Dakota County, MN
Student Body
Total Students 661 students
Student Body Type All-boys
This School ( MN ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 7% 10%
Students by Grade
Grade 7 - 80 students
Grade 8 - 87 students
Grade 9 - 139 students
Grade 10 - 118 students
Grade 11 - 121 students
Grade 12 - 116 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 54 teachers
This School ( MN ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 181 days 175 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • The mission of Saint Thomas Academy is to help young men build a solid foundation of responsible leadership within themselves, the Academy, the Catholic Church, and the community. Founded in 1885 by Archbishop John Ireland, the Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory, military/leadership school for young men in grades 7-12. The school's tradition, discipline, and spirit influence the life of a young man long after graduation. The mission of Saint Thomas Academy is accomplished by developing the intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical potential of each young man; and fostering the knowledge and practice of leadership so that a young man has confidence in being a leader and in choosing which leader to follow. By developing and nurturing each whole person and preparing students to be leaders with high ideals, Saint Thomas Academy graduates are young men prepared to succeed in college and in life.
  • Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 55120 )
School Zip ( 55120 ) ( MN ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 4,722 people 4,915,288 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 59% 25%
Population Average Age 38 years old 35.4 years old
Average Household Size 2.7 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $73,901 $48,643
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.5 rooms 5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 22 years old 44 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (55120)



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