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St. Petersburg Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

St. Petersburg, FL

6333 9th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in St. Petersburg
  • 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Florida
  • Serving families in St. Petersburg since at least 2011

In St. Petersburg, Florida, St. Petersburg Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 449 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic high schools in Florida. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
449
Teachers
36.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 232 girls, 217 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic high schools in Florida (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of Catholic high schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 33 Catholic high schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    462’11–12417’13–14351’15–16312’17–18363’19–20417’21–22449’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9118
    10126
    11102
    12103

    Student body

    White59%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Black9%
    Asian5%
    Two or more races4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Petersburg Catholic High School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. Petersburg Catholic High School

    What grades does St. Petersburg Catholic High School serve?

    St. Petersburg Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend St. Petersburg Catholic High School?

    About 449 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Petersburg Catholic High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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