School Profile
A college preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12
Statistics
| Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic |
| Total Enrollment: |
715 students |
| Students: |
The student body is representative of the city of Houston and students come from more than 120 zip codes. Ethnic representation: African American 5%, Asian 5%, Hispanic 23%, Caucasian 64%, multi-racial 3%.
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| Faculty: |
64 full-time, including administrators |
| Faculty-Student Ratio: |
1:13 |
| Accreditation: |
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Texas Education Agency through the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED) |
| Tuition: |
$10,800 per year plus $300 Registration Fee. Books are purchased by students and typically cost $350-$750. Financial assistance is available on the basis of need and minimum 75 percent GPA. |
| Scholarships: |
Merit scholarships granted annually on the basis of academic achievement to the top students in each class |
| Admissions: |
9th & 10th Grade: St. Thomas High School Placement Test - 1st Saturday of February
Academic Criteria - entrance scores, strong prior record, and recommendations |
| School Year: |
Two semesters of 18 weeks within a traditional schedule |
| College Advanced Placement: |
Biology, Calculus AB and BC, Chemistry, Physics B, English Language, English Literature, Spanish Language, U.S. Government, and U.S. History |
| S.A.T. average scores: |
1150 (All seniors take the S.A.T.) |
| National Merit Scholars: |
In the class of 2007 there were two National Merit Finalists, two National Merit Semi-Finalists and three National Merit Commended Scholars. |
| Post Secondary Education: |
98% attend 4-year Colleges and Universities
1% attend 2-year post secondary institutions |
| Rank in Class: |
Based on established enrollment in Grade 9 for that class and determined by the cumulative grade point average on a 100 scale. To compute rank in class, courses are distinguished according to their relative difficulty and grades are weighted for GPA computation with a plus 7 points for advanced cources and Advanced Placement courses. |
Administration
Counselors
Community
In the year 1900, St. Thomas High School was founded by the Basilian Fathers in the downtown area of Houston. In 1940, the campus was moved to its present location at the corner of Memorial Drive and Shepherd, approximately two miles west of the downtown area. The enrollment at St. Thomas is not restricted by specific geographical boundaries; hence, its central location makes it easily accessible to all ethnic and socio-economic groups. This central location also puts St. Thomas High School within two minutes of the cultural centers of Houston, such as the Alley Theater, Jones Hall, The Music Hall, Wortham Theater and the Museums of Fine Arts and Natural Sciences. Upper classmen offer community service to the downtown Soup Kitchen, Casa Juan Diego, Food Bank, Volunteer Center, and Habitat for Humanity.
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