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St. Bernard Preparatory School

#2 in Best Catholic High Schools in Alabama
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding, Catholic
  • 7-12
  • Cullman, AL
  • 32 reviews
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B
  6. Sports
    B+
Address
1600 Saint Bernard Ave SE
Cullman, AL 35055
Telephone
(256) 739-6682
Website
stbernardprep.com

Applying

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
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Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$10,220
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$29,530
Received Financial Aid
70%
Average Financial Aid
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From St. Bernard Preparatory School

Heir to the time-honored Benedictine tradition, Saint Bernard Preparatory School's mission as a Catholic, college preparatory, residential school is the cultivation of a love of learning and a life of virtue in young men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.

St. Bernard Preparatory School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
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Average SAT
1280
10 responses
Average ACT
29
23 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 28 responses
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  • Blooming Fest
    21%
  • Blue & White Day
    18%
  • Senior Breakfast
    18%
  • Homecoming Week
    14%
  • Senior Crosses
    11%
  • Senior skip day.
    11%
  • Bernard Blues and Barbeque
    4%

    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    35%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    5-day, 7-day
    Top Countries
    China, Germany, Korea, Republic of
    International Boarding Students
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    212
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
    43%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.8 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.8 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.8 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    —
    Boys Athletic Participation
    —
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    St. Bernard Preparatory School Reviews

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    When I first arrived at SBP, I felt welcomed. Since this was a school open to boarding students as well as daily commuters, I chose to live on campus in the boys dorm. I was an introvert, so I kept to myself at first. However, there were some other students who pushed me to get to meet everyone and see those around me for who they were, as well as who they were trying to be. I made many great memories living at this school, and had a wide diversity of friends. Living at SBP was the most beneficial thing I could have chosen to do to get ready for college, as it has thoroughly prepared me for living away from home, interacting with people from all walks of life, dealing with difficult situations, and knowing when to speak out and when to stay silent. This final lesson leads me to the only significant thing I could possibly say about the school: the rules there are questionable at times. But this could easily be overlooked due to the many benefits I received from attending SBP.
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    Saint Bernard Preparatory School is an excellent and prestigious school. Being a student at Saint Bernard Preparatory School, helps better prepare me for college and for life. As a student at Saint Bernard Preparatory School, I am compelled to exceed the high standards Saint Bernard Preparatory School sets for its students.
    Saint Bernard is an amazing place to learn. The school has a very friendly, familial feel. As soon as you step onto campus people you will feel at home. The four years at this school have taught me so much, both in the classroom and outside. I highly recommend this school to any middle or high school students.