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St. Thomas Aquinas High School (STA) is a four-year college preparatory and coeducational high school located in Edison, NJ. With diverse curricular, extra-curricular, and athletic offerings, BGA promotes its students' spiritual, academic, social, creative, and athletic excellence.
In its over 50-year history, STA's students, teachers, stage shows, bands, and teams have earned numerous accolades and awards.
STA opened in 1969 on 36 acres of land and was renamed Bishop George Ahr High School in 1984. Operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, STA serves students from Middlesex, Union, Monmouth, and Somerset counties. STA is fully accredited by AdvancED, the world's largest accreditation organization.
Club or Organization: Adobe Generation Club, African American Heritage Club, Anime Club, Art Club, Book Club, Business Club, d20 Club, Gaming Club, Green Club, Hope for Animals, International Club, Medical Explorers Club, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Photography Club, Pro Life Club, Science Club, Student Council, Video Production Club, Yearbook, Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs: Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Musical Theater, Select Choir, Wind Ensemble
School Notes
St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a co-educational college
preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, New
Jersey. The School provides an atmosphere in which each
individual's God-given abilities are nurtured and developed. Every
student is encouraged to strive for spiritual, academic, social,
creative, and athletic excellence through the interaction of a
caring community. With Christ as our model, the STA community
fosters a uniquely Christian environment. Each individual can grow
in self-esteem, in social and moral responsibility, and in those
values needed to face the challenges of tomorrow's world.
How much does St. Thomas Aquinas High School cost?
St. Thomas Aquinas High School's tuition is approximately $14,500 for private students.
What sports does St. Thomas Aquinas High School offer?
St. Thomas Aquinas High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. Thomas Aquinas High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas High School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas High School is Dec. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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