St. Paul Catholic School vs. Shorecrest Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Paul Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Shorecrest Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Overview
The mission of St. Paul Catholic School is to provide students with a foundation for life through faith, academics, and service and to assist students in developing their gifts and talents, so that they may fulfill the plan god has for their lives.
Founded in 1923, Shorecrest Preparatory School is a PK3 through 12th grade coed, nonsectarian independent school located in the Tampa Bay Area.
Known for its student-centered approach to teaching and learning, Shorecrest is continually on the leading edge of innovation in education, earning the Apple Distinguished School recognition since 2016.
Shorecrest offers a number of 9-12th grade signature programs including the Center for Medical Sciences; the Global Scholars Initiative; the STEAM Certificate Program and the Ross Roeder Institute for Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship and Economics.
Shorecrest offers its students a nationally-recognized performing and visual arts program, competitive Athletics, opportunities for engaged service learning, and the best-fit college placement in the region.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1930
1923
Students Body
Total Students
330 students
1039 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
51
108
Kindergarten Students
30
64
Grade 1 Students
32
60
Grade 2 Students
29
57
Grade 3 Students
33
63
Grade 4 Students
28
64
Grade 5 Students
31
62
Grade 6 Students
28
76
Grade 7 Students
34
82
Grade 8 Students
34
80
Grade 9 Students
-
80
Grade 10 Students
-
84
Grade 11 Students
-
91
Grade 12 Students
-
68
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
111 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
60%
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
31
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
9:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1320
Average ACT score
n/a
28
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(PreK-8 wear uniforms; 9-12 has dress code)
(PreK-8 wear uniforms; 9-12 has dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,076
$33,890
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies according to grade level, $21,420-$33,890
% on Financial Aid
n/a
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$18,029
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
n/a
Mark Brown
Admissions Associate
n/a
Liz Daley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
41
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Astronomy ClubChess Club
Clio ClubCreative Writing Club
Habitat for Humanity ClubIntramural Sports
Latin ClubLatin Honor Society
Literature ClubNational Art Honor Society
Recording Arts ClubScience Club
Tri-M Music Honor SocietyUniversal Language Club
Club or Organization:
Cum Laude SocietyEco Club
French ClubFrench Honor Society
Interact Service ClubKey Club
Lego Robotics ClubMath Club
Mu Alpha ThetaMulticultural Club
National Honor SocietyPeer Counselors
Quill & ScrollRho Kappa Society
S.A.D.D.Scouts
Spanish ClubSpanish Honor Society
Student CouncilVegetarian Club
Youth & Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Acting ClubBand
ChorusDance and Drama Club
Jazz BandThespians