St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
Tel:
(305) 661-8591
Our school challenges the students to work independently and fosters the thoughtful informed academic challenge that encourages responsible decision-making within the framework of basic Christian principles.
Students are encouraged to recognize, develop, and appreciate the qualities inherent within themselves and to respect, value, and safeguard the uniqueness of others.
Under the guidance and leadership of its priests, administration, faculty and staff, along with their parents, the students grow in knowledge and in deeper faith of their responsibility to their community, their church, and to humankind.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 522 students
- Acceptance rate: 35%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Disabilities |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 522 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 50% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | www.stamiami.org |
| Acceptance Rate | 35% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Lisa M. Figueredo |
| Admissions Associate | Angie Ayan-Novo |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Acolytes & Lectors, Drama Club, Fairchild Challenge, Friends of Jesus & Mary, Math Club, Yearbook Club Arts and Music Programs: Band and Strings Program, Choir, Doors to the Arts Program |
School Notes
- St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serves students from Pre-K2 through Eighth grade. The purpose and implementation of the curriculum represents and parallels the school's mission. Instruction assessment and application support the academic goals. Our curriculum is successful because it attends responsively to the students' needs. The aim of our curriculum program is academic excellence, St. Thomas the Apostle is an International Baccalaureate World School.
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