St Thomas Aquinas High School

St Thomas Aquinas High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
2801 SW 12th St,  Fort Lauderdale, FL
4.2
3.2
2,171 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.7
Annual Tuition
$12,250
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
52.8%
Hispanic
33%
Black
11.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Athletes in Florida
#3 Best Catholic Schools in Florida
#21 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Florida
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Florida 894 Students
Florida State University 824 Students
University of Central Florida 717 Students
University of Miami 608 Students
University of South Florida 362 Students
Florida International University 353 Students
Florida Atlantic University 350 Students
Nova Southeastern University 238 Students
New York University 211 Students
University of North Florida 193 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 359 Students
Biology 206 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 198 Students
Psychology 180 Students
Finance 128 Students
Pre-Law Studies 109 Students
Political Science and Government 106 Students
Nursing 101 Students
Marketing 97 Students
Engineering 89 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 642 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
1/3/2025
Amazing academics and ability to learn foreign languages. Challenging workload but teachers are always available to assist and help.
4.0 Parent
12/28/2024
So far, it's been a great experience. A lot of support for parents and students. High expectations and plenty opportunities for every student to succeed.
5.0 Parent
12/16/2024
The school community is incredible. The academics are rigorous but you have tremendous support from both educators and administrators. The concern for the students' safety and well-being is nothing short of exemplary. One of the best decisions we made was enrolling our daughter at STA. She has absolutely flourished at this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/10/2023
We had an amazing experience with Saint Thomas Aquinas. We loved the school & Campus. Both my boys were graduated 2022 and 2023.
2.0 parent
6/1/2022
This school has great reputation for sports only and only if your student is a super star athlete otherwise you will ride the bench. If you want your student to be in a very active social scene with lots of parties and underage drinking this is the place. They are not super interested in morals or p...
3.0 parent
5/24/2022
I would recommend the school because I definitely do see the potential it has. It is a beautiful, safe campus, with a diverse student body, and the athletics are exceptionally well run. Having said that, the administration needs to consider revitalizing the faculty, perhaps retire some of the teache...
1.0 parent
5/3/2022
The school only cares about their reputation to the expense of the students mental health . They Administration will turn their face the other way if it's in their interest.

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St Thomas Aquinas High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 2801 SW 12th St in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Annual tuition is $12,250. The school has a total enrollment of 2,171 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. St Thomas Aquinas High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.7. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $429,073. Discover additional schools in the area, like S.O.U.L. Christian Academy Inc., Upper Room Christian Faith Center and Academy, Eagles Nest Charter Academy, and more. Learn more about what Fort Lauderdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St Thomas Aquinas High School.

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