Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
The mission of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School as a Catholic Faith Community is to challenge and nurture young men and women to develop their God-given spiritual, intellectual, social and physical potential, and to help them become life-long learners and responsible citizens guided by Catholic values.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 888 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,850
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Saint Thomas Aquinas High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
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- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012, 2014 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 888 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 7% State avg.: 24% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 67% |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform for boys and girls) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,850 |
| Tuition Notes | Out of parish tuition is 1000 more |
| Admissions Director | Diane Pyle |
| Admissions Associate | Michelle Holzmeister |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 21 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Drill Team, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Drill Team, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Cheerleading, Dance Team, Debate Team, Foreign Language clubs, Forensics, Girls Lacrosse, Key Club, Lacrosse, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Rugby, Scholars Bowl, Science Olympiad, Student Council, Teens for Life Arts and Music Programs: 5 choirs, Band Program Recreational Athletic Programs: Catholic Schools Athletic League |
School Notes
Our Beliefs As a Catholic Faith Community we
believe:
The ideals which should be promoted in our Catholic Faith Community are:
- Our actions and teachings need to reflect Jesus` life and be consistent with Catholic tradition.
- Students must be encouraged to strive for excellence.
- Students must be encouraged to develop moral courage and integrity.
- Students must be encouraged to pursue the fulfillment of their God-given potential and to promote that fulfillment in others.
- Learning is a life-long process; therefore, the ability and desire to obtain knowledge is as important as the knowledge itself.
- Teachers, students and parents work best in a climate of mutual respect and cooperation.
The ideals which should be promoted in our Catholic Faith Community are:
- A personal relationship with God
- Respect for self and others
- Accountability
- The interdependence of society
- Acceptance and appreciation of diversity
- Community service
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