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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 566 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,500
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School News

News from St. Thomas More - 11/20/2023
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School Rankings

St. Thomas More High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin 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 High School
9	154
10	148
11	134
12	130

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Year Founded

1870

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1998

School Motto

Men and Women for All Seasons

Student Body

Total Students

566 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Accounting (Concurrent Enrollment Program)Advanced Composition (Concurrent Enrollment Program)

American Government (Concurrent Enrollment Program)American Popular Music (Concurrent Enrollment Program)

AP BiologyAP Calculus

AP Computer Science ApplicationsAP Computer Science Principles

AP Language and CompositionAP Literature and Composition

AP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics

AP PhysicsAP Pre-Calculus

AP PsychologyAP Spanish Language and Culture

AP StatisticsAP Studio Art

AP US Government and PoliticsAP US History

Christian Bioethics (Concurrent Enrollment Program)Nursing Assistant Certification Program

Project Lead the Way Biomedical ScienceProject Lead the Way Engineering

SMART ManufacturingWeb Design (Concurrent Enrollment Program)

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Nov. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,500

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% on Financial Aid

97%

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Tony Mane

Admissions Associate

Alina Frias-hablo Español

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Colors

Blue, Grey, Columbia blue

School Mascot

Cavaliers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

23 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

AmbassadorsArt Club

Cavalier CoachesChess & Board Game Club

Drama ClubEsports Club

Faith in a CureForensics

Green ClubLatino Student Organization

National Art Honor SocietyNational Honor Society

Native CirclePeer Tutors

RoboticsStudent Council

Students Against Destructive Decisions

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Arts and Music Programs:

Music MinistryPep Band/ Drumline

Stage CrewTheater

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Intramural Sports

School Notes

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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Thomas More High School cost?

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 90%. 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.

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

St. Thomas More High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,948 for elementary schools and $15,750 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).