Saint Thomas Academy
School Notes Overview:
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....
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Saint Thomas Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Independent Schools Association of the Central States |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1885 | ||
| County | Dakota County, MN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 690 students | ||
| Student Body Type | All-boys | ||
This School |
(MN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 13% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 7 - 67 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 66 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 155 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 136 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 133 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 133 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 79% | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 11 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| Biology | Calculus AB | ||
| Calculus BC | Computer Science | ||
| English Literature | Environmental Science | ||
| French | Spanish | ||
| Statistics | U.S. Government | ||
| U.S. History | |||
| Average SAT score | 627 | ||
| Average ACT score | 27 | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (JROTC uniform for upper school; blue pants, shirt and black tie for middle school) |
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(MN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 175 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 12 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,950 | ||
| Tuition Notes | More than $2 million in tuition assistance available. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 38% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,500 | ||
| Head of School | Thomas B. Mich, Ph.D. | ||
| Admissions Director | John Kenney | ||
| Admissions Associate | Peggy Mansur | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 16 | ||
Sports |
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | ||
| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Diving | Drill Team | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | ||
| Nordic Skiing | Soccer | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 28 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Audio/Visual | Band | ||
| Bowling | CHOOSE Group | ||
| Chess | Choir | ||
| Debate | Experimental Vehicle Team | ||
| Honor Guard/Color Guard | Intramural Basketball | ||
| Intramural Hockey | Jazz Band | ||
| Knowledge Bowl | Language Clubs | ||
| Literary Magazine | Marching Band | ||
| Math Team | Mock Trial | ||
| Newspaper | Orchestra | ||
| Orienteering | Peer Counseling | ||
| Quiz Bowl | Rifle Team | ||
| Speech | Table Tennis | ||
| VISTA Productions (drama) | Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- A Saint Thomas Academy Student:
- Attends the only all-male school in Minnesota - Research has proven that boys learn differently than girls; the all-male student body determines the effective teaching styles of our dedicated faculty.
- Receives an outstanding, college-preparatory education - Each year our students score higher than the state and national averages for SAT, ACT and AP Tests, earn millions of dollars in post-secondary scholarships, and are accepted to highly-ranked colleges.
- Has numerous opportunities to nurture his faith - We emphasize faith, morality, responsibility and service to others.
- Learns respect for himself and others, teamwork, confidence and discipline - The JROTC program offers many opportunities to develop life and leadership skills.
- Can choose from more than 40 co-curricular activities - An integral part of the Academy's philosophy is to involve boys in athletics and activities outside of the classroom.
- Becomes an STA alumnus - Academy alumni are respected, ethical leaders in a wide variety of professions across the world.
- Profile last updated: 11/20/2009
In the News:
- Tom's tips: Sartell, EV-W face state-tested foes (St. Cloud Times)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 06:36:10 am
Prep football no longer succumbs to the elements this week. - St. Thomas Academy honors Ken Deans, class of 1930, for his 27 years of military service (Pioneer Press)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 06:21:30 am
Ken Deans was a newlywed soldier living on a beach in Hawaii when the attack on Pearl Harbor shattered his paradise. - In honor of service: The Deans family (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 03:29:43 am
With one in Afghanistan, 3 generations of Deans find Veterans Day more meaningful than ever. - Richfield seeks to overcome adversity in section football playoffs (Richfield Sun-Current)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 08:29:23 am
Richfield will try to overcome adversity in the Class 4A, Section 3 football playoffs. The Spartans have been besieged by injuries and illnesses in the second half of the regular season. And that doesn't help a team that lacked experience and depth entering the season. - ON AND ON, PART II (Pioneer Press)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 07:11:34 am
St. Thomas wide receiver Fritz Waldvogel has returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown in the Tommies' past two games. He went 74 yards against Carleton College, then 87 yards against Augsburg. On Sept. 5, the sophomore from Mendota Heights tied an NCAA record with two punt returns for touchdowns in one quarter. In his past 12 games, he has seven kickoff or punt returns of 55 yards or longer ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (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 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $73,901 | $49,130 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.5 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 23 years old | 43 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 83% / 17% | 70% / 30% |
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