All-Boys School

St. Louis University High School

#2 in Best Catholic High Schools in Missouri

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private, Catholic, All-Boys
9-12
ST. LOUIS, MO
Rating 4.62 out of 5 229 reviews

COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

SLUH's plan for reopening are in place and in-person classes will begin on Thursday, September 10th. Safety protocols through CDC guidelines and our local health department will continue as we return this fall. Our program of hybrid learning will focus on academic excellence and care for the individual which is the hallmark of a SLUH education. Visit the website below for more details. Learn More

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Academics
grade A+
Diversity
grade B
Teachers
grade A+
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Sports
grade A+

sluh.org

(314) 531-0330

4970 OAKLAND AVENUE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

About St. Louis University High School...

Applying

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

HSPT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$18,000

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

40%

Average Financial Aid

$9,750

From St. Louis University High School

From the moment a young man steps foot in SLUH, to the moment he accepts his diploma, everything he will experience is designed to ensure he leaves intellectually inspired, open to growth, loving and a faith-driven "man for others" committed to doing justice.

He will share a desire to achieve "Excellence in All Things": an active, aspirational ideal that goes beyond academics, one that has driven, and differentiated, SLUH and its Jesuit traditions for over 200 years. SLUH oversees the education and formation of young men with exceptional God-given abilities, from whom we expect extraordinary things.

Throughout his four years at SLUH, he will be embraced with respect and inclusion through needs-blind admissions, status-blind friendships, a rich diversity of cultures and perspectives, and extensive co-curriculars that offer each student the opportunity to be all they can be. All in a loving and spirit-filled community.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1350

59 responses

Average ACT

409 responses

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More About St. Louis University High School Academics

STEAM

STEAM is not just a buzzword, and it means more than Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. It is inquiry-based learning and intellectual pursuit of practical solutions. It's a way of learning that values creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking. Mostly, STEAM is an opportunity to adapt in our Jesuit tradition to meet the needs of our students and the world.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

95%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 22 responses

Poll

91%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 22 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 251 responses

The Running of the Bills
19%
White tuxedos for graduation
14%
Direction Day
10%
Mission Week
10%
The Back To School Mixer
9%
Kairos
8%
Freshmen Fun Day
8%

Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

978

88%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 24 responses

79%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 24 responses

79%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 24 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National

17:1

Poll

89%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 72 responses

Poll

93%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 72 responses

Poll

93%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 72 responses

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Clubs & Activities

A+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

95%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 21 responses

81%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 21 responses

90%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 21 responses

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade B minus
Good for Families
grade B+
Housing
grade C+

Median Household Income

$78,750

National

$62,843

Median Rent

$1,545

National

$1,062

Median Home Value

$216,700

National

$217,500

St. Louis University High School Reviews

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My experience at SLUH was life changing in that it truly offers a fully well-rounded experience. I was fortunate enough to be admitted and was the recipient of financial aid for all four years. They took someone who wanted to succeed and were generous enough to make that success affordable. There was never any judgement about that as there are many students who receive some help. The school, faculty, and staff encourage hard work, new experiences, diversity of thought, new ways of thinking, structure, and failure as a way to learn. It is the formative experience every young man in the 21st century needs to succeed. Success does not look the same for every student that attends SLUH. That is not what SLUH promotes. They promote a way of life and thought process that will encourage compassionate, hard-working, deep-thinking young men who are prepared for the experiences of life or whatever challenge they choose to take on. If you have the opportunity to attend, please do.

The curriculum, teachers and overall experience has been very good! They prepare the students for college, strengthen their faith and foster a unique brotherhood for life. My only suggestion for improvement is communication. At times parents rely on other parents through the Facebook class page to inform or clarify information. For example, incoming seniors recently received a summer mailer about senior pictures at school this summer, but no other information was provided via school email so at first I thought it was a marketing mailer and I almost tossed it.

SLUH was great in academics and extracurriculars. However, my experience was brought down by an administration that seemed to became less caring over my four years, only worried about their public image. As someone coming from a not rich area it was hard to get adjusted. I made some great friends but many students already had close friends coming in. My parents were never huge donors or very involved in the school, something I couldn’t really help, and I felt the admin treated me differently because of it. I had to work 10x as hard to get just an once of the respect some of my fellow students whose parents were more involved got. I was an editor for the Prep News (a gem of SLUH) and I got to know the admin a bunch. Some were amazing, others not. SLUH has great potential and was magical under the previous President. I hope they can bring back that spark. I’d cautiously recommend this school. I’m a much better person because of it, but if you’re not careful it could chew you up.

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