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St. Thomas Aquinas High School

#4 in Best Catholic High Schools in Florida
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 611 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Sports
    A+
St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a top rated, private, Catholic school located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It has 2,171 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. Tuition is $12,250 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 97% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
2801 SW 12th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Telephone
(954) 581-0700
Website
aquinas-sta.org
Organization Memberships
NCEA

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$12,250
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
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Average Financial Aid
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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
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Average SAT
1230
566 responses
Average ACT
28
199 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.73 responses
Poll
85%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.73 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 240 responses
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  • Football games
    25%
  • Homecoming
    24%
  • Cailini (Sports Competition)
    23%
  • Christmas Sing along
    9%
  • Prom
    6%
  • School plays
    3%
  • Pep rallies
    2%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,171
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.77 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.77 responses
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.77 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Poll
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.97 responses
Poll
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.97 responses
Poll
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.97 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
—
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.54 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.54 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.54 responses
Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Cost of Living
    C
  4. Good for Families
    B
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$51,648
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,135
National
$949
Median Home Value
$273,400
National
$184,700
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St. Thomas Aquinas High School Reviews

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STA is famous for their achievements in every sport and the high accessibility to recruits; however, STA passes the academic standards with flying colors! The faculty here at STA are helpful and caring. Teachers stay after school or even arrive before school starts in order to help their students. They are all highly qualified for their jobs as well. Fortunately, I have had some of the best teachers every single year, especially for the AP-level courses. What also draws you in at STA is the community you join once you take the entrance exam. As you step in the school on your first day, you are a Raider. You'll always be a Raider!
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I love the atmosphere the teachers and students bring. This is such a spirited school! The sports are insane and so entertaining to watch. The safety is one of the best. The outdoor hallways makes for a more enjoyable school day. Sometimes sports teams get special treatment inside the classroom. Top of the line technology and gorgeous classrooms.
I went to STA in the mid 80’s, big hair, big egos, and cliques galour. It was a great time to be a student at STA. The teachers stand out the most to me. They were all real, approachable, considerate and would hold you accountable no matter how much money or pull your family had. We weren’t the national powerhouse we are now back then, but every other school in Broward wanted to be like us or try us. Elite colleges from around the world want us. Even if we were not the fastest or strongest, elite college football programs wanted a Raider. They want that athlete that is held to a higher standard than everyone else. Our Coaches didn’t build athletes, they built men. We were a family first team second. The traditions and values my coaches put in place, still echo throughout each and every Raider to this day. The entire STA staff doesn’t even seem to be working, it can’t be working when their doing what they truly love!! STA the highest standard!!