Catholic School
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private, Catholic
- 9-12
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 686 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA+
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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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From St. Thomas Aquinas High School
St. Thomas Aquinas High School, a Roman Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school has acquired national recognition for academic and athletic excellence. Founded in 1936, STA has provided quality Catholic secondary education to Fort Lauderdale and the South Florida community for 83 years. Committed to the philosophy of Saint Thomas Aquinas, STA defines learning as the simultaneous and harmonious development of all facets of the human personality and strives to cultivate the achievements of each student. More than 20,000 Alumni continue to share STA pride across the globe.
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Rankings
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Academics
Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment
College-level courses are offered on the STA campus through St. Thomas University. Students qualify based on GPA. The STA Dual Enrollment courses are: Pre Calculus: Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry, Calculus I, Ordinary Differential Equations, Calculus III, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Philosophy II, Ethics, World Religions, & Multicultural Studies.
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 87%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.84 responses
Poll
- 86%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.84 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,171
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.88 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.88 responses
- 95%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.88 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.108 responses
Poll
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.108 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
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- 94%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.65 responses
- 62%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.65 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.65 responses
- Cost of LivingB-
- Good for FamiliesB
- HousingC
Median Household Income
$43,860
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,201
National
$949Median Home Value
$192,758
National
$184,700St. Thomas Aquinas High School Reviews
686 reviews
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We love Saint Thomas Aquinas High School! My daughter had her heart set on going here for a long time and it's completely met her expectations! The academics are challenging and they have a wide range of subjects, honors and AP classes. They also have one of the top rated sports programs in the country with almost every sport available. They have excellent variety of clubs and activities and a great cafeteria with many healthy choices everyday. Kids are very well prepared for top notch universities after attending STA. This school is excellent and we highly recommend it!
(They were also immediately on top of things when the COVID-19 Pandemic hit easily transitioning to online education. All kids are provided with a laptop when they start school at STA. Teachers were ready and offered online classes, materials, videos, and school work online.)
(They were also immediately on top of things when the COVID-19 Pandemic hit easily transitioning to online education. All kids are provided with a laptop when they start school at STA. Teachers were ready and offered online classes, materials, videos, and school work online.)
St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a school with amazing academic and sports programs and incredible school spirit. The faculty truly care about providing the best education possible to their students. The remarkable teachers make learning interesting and encourage students to participate in class discussions. The football and girls volleyball teams are top notch and always entertaining to watch. The athletics program has quality coaches and champions one of the best football teams in the nation. STA has a variety of extracurricular and service activities, such as the Marine Biology Club, marching band, and robotics, to name a few. Football games, Homecoming Week, Dance Marathon, Cailini, and Nights of Fellowship are just some of the many events that allow students to embrace school spirit and spend time together. St. Thomas has something to offer for everyone, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this beautiful school community.
I'm currently a senior at STA and the past four years have been an amazing experience due to the endless experiences available. There are a multitude of clubs, sports, and other events offered that allow you to branch out of your comfort zone or hone in on your passion. STA is pretty well-known for our outstanding sports teams, but our academics are just as impressive. The courses adequately prepare you for college and the guidance office is very welcoming and always willing to answer any questions you may have. I may be slightly biased, but this is an amazing school to attend during the best four years of life!