Salpointe Catholic High School

1545 E Copper Street, Tucson, AZ, 85719-0857
Tel: (520)327-6581
Grades: 9 - 12 | 1094 students
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Salpointe Catholic High School is a co-educational college-preparatory institution in the Carmelite tradition serving the diverse student/parent population of Southern Arizona. Working in concert with parents, we offer our students a holistic education which inspires the pursuit of excellence, affirms the dignity of individuals, encourages faith and commitment to service and develops an awareness of the world community.

School Overview:
Salpointe Catholic High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1950
Student Body
Total Students 1094 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 62%
Average Class Size 24 students
Number of AP Courses 18 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Art History Biology
Calculus AB Calculus BC
Chemistry English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition French Language
Latin: Vergil Macroeconomics
Physics C Spanish Language
Spanish Literature Statistics
Studio Art U.S. Government & Politics
U.S. History World History
Average SAT score 1597
Average ACT score 24
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Pleated or plain front Docker-like solid color twill or corduroy pants/shorts, collared polo style short or long-sleeved Salpointe logo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,200
% on Financial Aid 39%
Acceptance Rate 91%
Admissions Director Charlene Roll
Admissions Associate Meg Gossmann
Sports
Total Sports Offered 17 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Cross Country Dance
Diving Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 26 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
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

School Notes:

  • Salpointe is a high school of distinction! Since opening its doors in 1950, Salpointe Catholic has enjoyed a distinguished reputation for its strong curriculum, competitive athletics, highly-acclaimed fine arts, faith-strengthening religious program and spirited co-curricular activities. Salpointe is a private, Catholic college-preparatory high school enrolling approximately 1100 students. The school is certified by the Western Catholic Educational Association and accredited as a college-preparatory school by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.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. These values form the foundation for each new generation that walks through our doors on the way to changing the future.  

    • Profile last updated: 01/31/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Salpointe Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Tucson Community School
Gr. K | 0.8 mi. away
Happy Trails School
Gr. PK-K | 0.9 mi. away
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
Gr. K-8 | 1 mi. away
International School Of Tucson
Gr. K-3 | 1 mi. away

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