St. Louis University High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Saint Louis, MO
4970 Oakland Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Missouri
- The largest Catholic school in Saint Louis
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Saint Louis since at least 2011
St. Louis University High School is an independent Catholic school in Saint Louis, Missouri, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 1,036 students and around 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 1,036
- Teachers
- 88 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% of Catholic high schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 23 Catholic high schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Jesuit Schools Network
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Louis University High School whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Louis University High School
What grades does St. Louis University High School serve?
St. Louis University High School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend St. Louis University High School?
About 1,036 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Louis University High School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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