Strake Jesuit College Prep School vs. St. Thomas High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Strake Jesuit College Prep School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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St. Thomas High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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School History
Overview
Strake Jesuit College Prep School serves 1218 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA), the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
The student:teacher of Strake Jesuit College Prep School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
St. Thomas High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12. The school was founded by the Basilian fathers in the spring of 1900 with the mission to provide secondary education strongly rooted in the teachings of the Catholic faith.
Teaching of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge is the tradition of the Basilian Fathers and the sacred mission of St. Thomas (STH). These three words emulate the STH experience for students, faculty, and families.
Throughout the four years of high school, STH boys grow into men who think critically, communicate effectively, serve faithfully, and are prepared to excel in college and life.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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1900
Students Body
Total Students
1218 students
632 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
42%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
357
173
Grade 10 Students
297
163
Grade 11 Students
311
184
Grade 12 Students
253
112
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
69 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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72%
Average Class Size
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18
Number of AP Classes
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19
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:9
Average SAT score
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1270
Average ACT score
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27
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Dress pants, collared shirt, dress shoes)
(Dress pants, collared shirt, dress shoes)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$20,725
% on Financial Aid
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30%
Admissions Director
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Maxwell Holmes
Admissions Associate
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Claudia Walker
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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12
Sports
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