Saint Thomas Academy
- Private, Catholic, All-Boys
- MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN
All-Boys School
Saint Thomas Academy
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Catholic, All-Boys
- 6-12
- MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 90 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Sportsgrade A+
About
Applying
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$23,750
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid
No data available
From Saint Thomas Academy
Saint Thomas Academy is a place where boys harness their greatest intellectual, athletic, spiritual and leadership potential. Here, they can explore and become the young men they are meant to be. It’s the origin of a life-changing bond of brotherhood your son will carry with him for life.
Saint Thomas Academy is unique. It’s not “just” a boys’ school and not “just” a military school. It’s the best of both of those, a place where the call to leadership bonds boys as brothers, where a historic past leads to future greatness.
WE ARE EXPERTS IN EDUCATING BOYS.
At Saint Thomas Academy you'll find a caring community rich with tradition and friendships to last a lifetime. From the start, we have successfully inspired young men to excel both personally and professionally by teaching them to aspire and persevere in the pursuit of self-discovery.
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1350
45 responses
Average ACT
29
258 responses
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The Cadet Fund is a real-dollar student managed stock-market investment fund that is part of the Personal Finance and Investment class. Students prepare presentations and make recommendations on how to manage this fund which supports student financial aid.
Culture & Safety
Poll
67%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 18 responsesPoll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 18 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
621
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 20 responsesPoll
95%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 20 responsesPoll
95%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 20 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
85%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 13 responses62%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 13 responses77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 13 responses- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A
Median Household Income
$123,788
National
$69,021Median Rent
$879
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$419,000
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$244,900Saint Thomas Academy Reviews
Rating 4.33 out of 5 90 reviews
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This school isn't like anywhere else. This statement could be interpreted in multiple ways. The culture of passive racism, misogyny, and homophobia pits students against each other. People in theater or music-related extracurriculars are social pariahs. One must play football or hockey to top the social hierarchy and earn respect among students. This school is a wasteland for those who don't fit the social norms, and it is paradise for those who do; those are the people who preach the "brotherhood." In addition, the military program is a complete waste of time. It makes up 1/8 of academic time and consists of pointless marching and learning random facts about the school's history, which has no real-world applications. If your son is athletic and you want him to remain socially ignorant, he will probably enjoy it here. However, if you want him to have any kind of real-world experience, learning respect for women and different cultures and lifestyles, he would be better off elsewhere.
I'm a public school father from Mpls Southwest. I got an excellent Education there circa 70's. Was initially biased this way for our boys.
After some years serving as Scoutmaster at a large St Paul Catholic school, I started to notice the few young men that left our School for STA as 9th graders were in a year probably 4 years more mature than the boys at public, charter and even other catholic HS's. It is all about expectations, and a youth culture that values excellence in academics, ethics and athletics.
We sent both boys to STA despite my public school bias. It was worth every dime it cost. As parents, we love this school, you will too.
After some years serving as Scoutmaster at a large St Paul Catholic school, I started to notice the few young men that left our School for STA as 9th graders were in a year probably 4 years more mature than the boys at public, charter and even other catholic HS's. It is all about expectations, and a youth culture that values excellence in academics, ethics and athletics.
We sent both boys to STA despite my public school bias. It was worth every dime it cost. As parents, we love this school, you will too.
Our son attended public schools (Top 2 district in the state of MN) until 6th grade and started at St Thomas Academy beginning of 7th grade. We could not be happier with St. Thomas and can’t even compare to the quality of education he was getting where he was. I have no doubt that in addition to us doing our jobs as parents that the partnership with STA helps boys develop into men of integrity, values and character. Classes at STA are small and the education is personal. The teachers know their students well and tailor their efforts to individual student needs. Our son has been successful this year while transitioning to a new school due in part, to the support offered at STA. They clearly prepare students for a successful future.
We couldn't be happier! Small class sizes, challenging curriculum, character education - all things that we weren't getting at his old public school. It's really amazing to see what kids are capable of when the bar is raised!
We couldn't be happier! Small class sizes, challenging curriculum, character education - all things that we weren't getting at his old public school. It's really amazing to see what kids are capable of when the bar is raised!