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De Smet Jesuit High School

233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141

www.desmet.org

DeSmet Jesuit High School is a Catholic, college preparatory community whose members work together to build a challenging, academic environment set in the context of the life and sprit of Jesus Christ.

While members are constantly encouraged to develop strong personal values and convictions, they achieve success by realizing their leadership potentials through positively impacting the lives of those around them.

They also learn and live the values of St. Ignatius by being intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice in generous service to the people of God.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 672 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

De Smet Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

672 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

De Smet Jesuit High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is De Smet Jesuit High School's ranking?

De Smet Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for De Smet Jesuit High School?

The application deadline for De Smet Jesuit High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 3/24/2023

My son graduated from De Smet in 2018 and it was worth every penny. The school's curriculum is incredible and he was molded into an even better human. The service hours, brotherhood, and outlook on life were an incredible 4 years of investment.

- Posted by Parent - Jason

5 3/14/2013

My son went here and received a quality education. Due to the advanced curriculum he was able to receive over $100,000 in scholarships.

- Posted by Parent - piers

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Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 672 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $15,660 for elementary schools and $18,140 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).