St. Thomas More Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Thomas More Catholic High School serves 928 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia).
The student:teacher of St. Thomas More Catholic High School is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 928 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,090
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

St. Thomas More Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Thomas More Catholic High School
9	257
10	237
11	214
12	220

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Grade 9 largest at 257 with enrollment shrinking by senior year to 220, showing fewer students in upper grades.

Year Founded

1982

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Campus Size

45 acres

School Motto

God's servant first

Student Body

Total Students

928 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

77 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

22%

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,090

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% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

melanie lauer

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

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Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

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Colors

Navy Blue, Maroon

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

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Other Activities:

Ark ClubArt Club

Band and ChoirBeta Club

Cougar DAnce teamFrench Club

JV CheerleadersPeer Helpers

Quiz BowlSchool Play

Science ClubSparkler dance team

Speech and DramaSTM Ambassadors

Student CouncilVarsity Cheerleaders

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Thomas More Catholic High School cost?

St. Thomas More Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $5,090 for private students.

What schools are St. Thomas More Catholic High School often compared to?

St. Thomas More Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Teurlings Catholic High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Thomas More Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of St. Thomas More Catholic High School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does St. Thomas More Catholic High School offer?

St. Thomas More Catholic High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Thomas More Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for most sports offered.

What is St. Thomas More Catholic High School's ranking?

St. Thomas More Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More Catholic High School?

The application deadline for St. Thomas More Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Date

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

This is an amazing school! The community is the perfect school setting to send your child there. The majority of the teachers are excellent and care. There is a large amount of extracurricular and sport activities to choose from. But, most of them area big commitment, so you need to pick and choose what club or sport to do. The schoolwork is challenging, but it will help any student reach their full potential.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - darte

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