ST.

THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL

BASILIAN FATHERS - 1900

School Profile 2013-2014

St. Thomas High School is the oldest college preparatory school for young
men in southeast Texas. St. Thomas has been guided by Catholic teaching
and tradition for over 110 years. A vibrant, diverse community, students at
St. Thomas have a variety of options for enhancing their school experience.
I t is not uncommon to have students attending St. Thomas from more
than 125 postal zip codes in the greater Houston area!
St. Thomas High School, a Roman Catholic college
preparatory school for young men (9-12), was founded in 1900
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 and Shepherd, approximately two miles
west of downtown Houston. The enrollment at St. Thomas is
not restricted by specific geographic boundaries; hence, its
central location makes it accessible to all.
That sounds great, do you accept non-Catholic students?
All qualified students are welcome at St. Thomas regardless
of religious denomination. Because we are a Catholic
school, all students must take Theology classes, attend class
retreats and worship with the St. Thomas community at
liturgies and prayer services.

Eucharist is celebrated daily before school in our newly
renovated chapel.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The tuition for the 2014-2015 school year is $14,500.

A non-refundable registration fee of $500 and a tuition deposit of $500 are
due at registration.

Books are purchased new or used and total approximately $400 - $700
yearly. Books offered include digital and hard copies.

There are several payment plans to accommodate different needs.

Approximately 30% of students receive financial aid totaling $1.35 million.
Accreditation
St. Thomas High School is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Texas
Education Agency through the Texas Catholic Conference
Education Department.



Admissions
Admission is based on competitive entrance exam scores
(HSPT), essays, strong prior academic record, and
teacher recommendations. Approximately 50% of
applicants are admitted.
Student Demographics
Asian 6%
African-American 7%
Hispanic 24%
Caucasian 60%
Other 3%
Faculty & Class Sizes
There are 65 full time faculty members, including
administrators. The student faculty ratio is 14:1

Most freshman classes have about 25 students, the overall
average class size is about 20 students. Many upper level
courses have less than 15 students.
Meeting student needs
The learning enrichment center opened in 2012 to meet
the expanding needs of every student. The Basilian
Fathers have a commitment to educating a broad range of
students.

STH will always have a rigorous college preparation
environment. The LEC exists to ensure the success of all
students.
Whats the Class Schedule?
School Hours are 7:50 a.m. 3:10 p.m.

There are 8 periods per day (A thru H)

There are 8 bell schedules that can be found on the school
website to accommodate a wide variety of campus
activities.
Grading & GPA Distribution
G.P.A. Distribution:
96+ (12%)
90-95 (16%)
85-89 (25%)
81-84 (23%)
Below 80 (24%)

Grading Scale
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 75-79
D 70-74
F Below 70
Advanced Placement
The advanced placement program is a cooperative educational
endeavor between secondary schools and colleges and
universities. The program provides motivated men of St.
Thomas with the opportunity to take college level courses in a
high school setting.

AP Courses Offered:

Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language
and Composition, Physics B, Spanish Language, United States
Government and United States History
J ust how smart are they?
National Merit 2013 2012 2011
Scholars 2 2 1
Finalists 2 2 1
Semi-Finalists 3 2 3
Commended 13 16 8
2013 AP Exam Profile
# of Exams AP Scores % of Total
85 5 29
101 4 34
84 3 28
Standardized Testing?
St. Thomas is widely considered one of the best schools
in the city. Our average SAT scores are as follows: 2020
for the top five percent, 2020 for the top 10 percent and
1930 for top 25 percent. The overall average score is
1725.

The average SAT score for public high schools in the
state of Texas for the class of 2012 was a 1434. This score
equates to a score of a little above 60%. The national
average was not much better, with a score of 1498. The
average score of students at St. Thomas is well above
these averages.
Stand out by attending STH!
STH produces well-rounded, respectable individuals. Colleges look for extraordinary
academic success and extracurricular activities when evaluating applicants.

More than 60% of our student body participates in the athletic program and an even
higher number participate in extra-curricular activities in general!

The men of STH stand out to colleges and universities as hard working, well rounded
individuals who can overcome the challenges of top collegiate programs.

In recent years, over 100 nationally recognized institutions have accepted the Men of
St. Thomas into their schools because of their potential!
Where do we go from here?
4 Year 2 Year Military Other
Class of 13 97% 3% 0% 0%
Class of 12 95% 5% 0% 0%
Class of 11 96% 4% 0% 0%
100% of St. Thomas Graduates attend College.
Let Yourself Soar At St. Thomas!
What will I do when I attend St. Thomas?
You will be prepared for the best universities across the
country. Recent graduates now attend Harvard, Yale,
MIT, Notre Dame, Rice, Georgetown, Duke, Penn,
Stanford, Texas, Texas A & M, the U.S. Military
Academies and more!

The class of 2013 was offered nearly $7,000,000 dollars
in scholarships!
You will compete for state championships in athletics. Since
2008, STH teams have earned 17 state championships and
ranked first among mens athletic programs in the Henderson
Cup for the 4
th
consecutive year in 2013. STH offers students
the opportunity to compete in 12 interscholastic varsity sports.

More than 20 student athletes signed national letters of intent
to play college sports at the school of their choice in 2013!
Outstanding Fine Arts
St. Thomas offers top ranked choir and band courses. Students are
offered the opportunity to train and perform as members of Jazz
Band, Orchestra, and Marching Band. Choir students not only
perform, but represent the school in choral competitions as well.
Get in touch with your creative side as well by participating in digital
photography, ceramics, drawing and much, much more.
The drama program offers top level, award winning productions
twice a year.
St. Thomas provides all students with a digital device in a trend setting one-to-
one mobile learning program. STH prepares students to be 21
st
century learners
by expanding the classroom beyond the classroom!

In addition to personal devices, STH boasts several state of the art computer labs
including the publications lab which is home to our nationally ranked student
publications team who produce our paper and year book!

Most classrooms are equipped with smart boards and projectors that allow
teachers to utilize different methods of presentation to maximize student learning.
Got Technology?
What about girls?
STH offers dances as well as many extracurricular clubs
and activities open to our sister schools St. Agnes
Academy, Duchesne Academy, and Incarnate Word
Academy. Join the band, be in a drama presentation or
play sports and interact with the ladies from our sister
schools on a daily basis!
There are over 30 student clubs and organizations
including Student Council, Ultimate Frisbee, Rocketry,
Robotics, Spanish Club, Art Club, Columbian Squires,
Drama Guild, Environmental Science Club, FCA, French
Club, Latin Club and many more!
St. Thomas affords students the opportunity to represent
the school in a nationally ranked forensics program.
Speech and Debate students compete both locally and
nationally representing our school!
Join the Brotherhood.