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St. Thomas More is a Catholic, coeducational high school that inspires students to embrace the values of our Patron Saint by becoming Men and Women for All Seasons.
Rooted in Christ and the Catholic tradition, the school community embodies the principles of Christian discipleship, service to others, and academic excellence.
As a premier, Catholic institution, St. Thomas More High School provides the foundation for our students to lead humbly, to always seek truth and knowledge, and to answer God`s call to serve.
Three members of STM`s newest graduation classIsabel Jimenez, Sarah Pelzek, and Audrey Raflikplaced first at this year`s Wisconsin Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering Design and Biomedical Innovations Competition hosted ...moreby the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). hide
St. Thomas More High School has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished High School for providing students with broad access to transformative, hands-on learning opportunities in ...morescience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This marks the second time St. Thomas More has won this prestigious award, with the school first recognized as a PLTW Distinguished High School in 2018. hide
St. Thomas More High School is proud to announce that senior David Jensen has been awarded the Herb Kohl Student Excellence Scholarship. Presented by the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation, the ...moreHerb Kohl Excellence Scholarship recognizes student leadership, citizenship, school and community involvement, and academic achievement in graduating high school students across Wisconsin. hide
Grace Walton (STM `15) is working toward her bachelor`s degree in nuclear medicine technology at Northwestern University. She has made the most out of her time in college, participating in ...moreintramural sports, academic clubs, and community service, while remaining dedicated to her goal of becoming a nuclear medicine technologist. hide
St. Thomas More High School proudly announces that the school`s one-day Giving Tuesday campaign raised nearly $17,000, with a median gift of only $100. This funding will support the purchase ...moreof innovative software that uses augmented and virtual reality to enhance experiential learning for students in multiple fields of study. hide
In his role as Campus Minister, Wardecke still utilizes his love of music. Guided by his own experience, he encourages student musicians to share their gifts with the community, especially ...moreat Mass. As he continues through his first year at STM, Wardecke looks forward to strengthening the school`s identity as a Catholic institution and helping students reflect on how the service and events they perform at STM will help form their own personal faith journeys. hide
Aliscia Benetti has always known that she wanted to be a teacher, although she didn`t think it would involve numbers or formulas. At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Benetti studied music ...moreand Italian literature and then spent a year studying abroad in a music conservatory. She continues to play music professionally, including for the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra. hide
STM junior Veronica Cecilia Salinas received the Hispanic Youth of the Year Award from the United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS), a nonprofit that provides programs and services to improve the ...moreemployment, educational, health, and housing opportunities for underserved populations, at the organization`s annual Hispanic Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 19 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. This award honors Salinas for her enthusiastic involvement in and advocacy for her community. hide
Evan Western and Mitchell Maurer, both graduates from the Class of 2005, are the managing editors of Acme Packing Company and Brew Hoop, closely followed Packers` and Bucks` blogs published ...moreby SB Nation. Running the websites has provided the duo a creative outlet to express their fandom and led to surprising developments, including a new job. hide
Kyle Potter loves teaching theology because it makes a difference in people`s lives. Potter is working on his Ph.D at Marquette University and has taught college courses for the past ...morethree years. hide
Located on a 16-acre campus on Milwaukee`s historic south side,
St. Thomas More High School provides the foundation for students
tolead humbly, toalways seek truth and knowledge, and
toanswer God`s call to serve.
One of the most diverse schools in Milwaukee, St. Thomas More
iseasily accessible from I-94 and I-794, offersthree
free bus lines, and provides some type offinancial aid to
roughly 97 percent of students.
With a student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, St. Thomas More gives
students the individual attention they need to achieve lasting
success in high school, college, and their professional
careers.
St. Thomas More's teaching staff consists of published authors,
peer-reviewed scholars, three Ph.Ds., four Kohl Teacher Fellows, a
fellow at the University of Wisconsin's Center for the Study of the
American Constitution, a Project Lead the Way Master teacher, and
the National Art Education Association's Wisconsin Art Teacher of
the Year.The results of a St. Thomas More education are
clear: 100 percent of our students graduate high school, and 99
percent of the past six graduating classes enrolled in college,
joined the military, or entered the skilled workforce.
St. Thomas More High School's tuition is approximately $12,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Thomas More High School?
The acceptance rate of St. Thomas More High School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. St. Thomas More High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Wisconsin with low acceptance rates.
Does St. Thomas More High School offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Thomas More High School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does St. Thomas More High School offer?
St. Thomas More High School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Thomas More High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas More High School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas More High School is Nov. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Nov. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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