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St. Bernard is a co-ed Catholic boarding and day school for grades 7-12. Since 1891 St. Bernard has been providing a quality education that prepares students for college/university studies and life.
Operated by the Benedictine monks of St. Bernard Abbey, the school offers students a Catholic Christian education, college preparatory curriculum, 5 or 7-day boarding, supervised study hall, and financial assistance.
The school's purpose is to assist students to grow to their potential in mind, body and spirit.
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School Notes
St. Bernard Preparatory School admits students who seek to
prepare for college and university studies and who are academically
capable of excelling through standard college prep instructional
and testing methods. The school endeavors to challenge each
student to academic excellence through a rigorous and
reasonablecollege preparatory program, including AP courses
and dual-enrollment in college courses.
- St. Bernard averages over$3 million in scholarships per
25 graduates. Over $5 million in 2014, 24 graduates.
- St. Bernard graduates are accepted to numerous prestigious
colleges and universities.
- ACT and SAT scores consistently rank well above the national
average.
- Cultural diversity is promoted through our international
student population.
- Foreign travel opportunities are available to students.
- Highly-educated and experienced faculty of Monks and Lay
personnel.
- Extensive athletics program as well as a full spectrum of
visual and performing arts.
- Safe, secure environment on the picturesque 900 acres of St.
Bernard Abbey.
- Located in North Alabama in the quaint community of Cullman
(originally founded by German immigrants in 1877),an hour
drivenorth of Birmingham,an hoursouth of
Huntsville, two hours from Nashville, TN,from three hours
from Atlanta, GA.
- Residential life that promotes growth, maturity and the
self-knowledge that comes through a healthy measure of independence
and self-reliance.
- The school's "House System" organizes the student body into
"houses" of less than 20 students, supervised by teachers and staff
members. This results in integration of the student body, student
leadership skills, and personal connection with faculty and
staff.School accreditations:
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, The Association
of Boarding Schools, Secondary Schools Admissions Test Board
How much does St. Bernard Preparatory School cost?
St. Bernard Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $9,350 for private students.
What sports does St. Bernard Preparatory School offer?
St. Bernard Preparatory School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. St. Bernard Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for most sports offered.
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