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St. Thomas High School in Houston, Texas

St. Thomas High School Detail

(713) 864-6348
4500 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77007
Levels: 9-12
District: Private


St. Thomas High School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:65.98% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:5.01% (2008)
Hispanic:22.98% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:3.98% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:2.06% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:14.36% (2008)

St. Thomas High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating5
Average Principals Rating5
Average Teachers Rating5
Average Activities Rating5
Average Parents Rating5
Average Safety Rating5

St. Thomas High School Reviews

I am a current Senior(Class of 2010) at STHS and after four years I believe that I am truly prepared for college. St. Thomas has helped me grow as a young man and as an intellectual. To combat the previous comments, the teachers are anything but arrogant. They are kind and sincere and simultaneously, they are incredible teachers and always make sure their students are on the ball. On another note, St. Thomas is an extremely fun and exciting school to attend. There is always something going on with clubs, sports,theater,dances, service opportunities and retreats. In middle school, I was considered as an outcast and didn't really have friends. When I went to St. Thomas, I started to gain a group of friends and now I have an incredible group of friends at St. Thomas, Stake, Duchesne, St.Agnes and IWA. STH is just an overall amazing school and community.
This review was posted by a student.

The best school for a high school boy to go to. Teachers guide you and help you to find the answer instead of just giving t to you. It teaches every student to be resourceful. It also is a very good school for a Student to get involed in. There are many opportunities for the student to be involved and have fun. Send your kid here
This review was posted by a student.

Or son attended this school his freshman and sophomore years. He transferred to another private school for his junior and senior years. Transferring to another school was the best move we ever made for our son. Comparing his current teachers to the teachers at STHS really exposes the weaknesses and arrogance of many of the teachers at STHS. If we had to do it all over again we would have avoided STHS. Our son will also graduate this year with college credit in History and English at his current school, which he could not have gotten at STHS. STHS is very over-rated.
This review was posted by a parent.

I agree with you on the teachers being arrogant when asking questions. I know they have helped my son with his learning disabilities, but many of the teachers, not all, want to teach high performing students. However, that is not what our society is about. Even though we are Catholic, I still feel the NCLB Act should be spread throughout all of education in the U. S.
This review was posted by a parent.

St. Thomas is a wonderful school, with over 104 years of tradition, that helped our sons develop into responsible and caring adults. One son graduated in 2004 and is an honors aerospace engineering student at the University of Texas. The other is a senior and will easily get into the college of his choice. Many people have approached me to comment on what fine young men my boys have become. I attribute much of this to the efforts of the dedicated teachers and coaches at STHS.
This review was posted by a parent.

The education I received at St Thomas High School prepared me well for college classes. Also there was a sense of school pride because so many students were involved in athletics. There were countless ways for students to get involved besides athletics as well. The service requirement I think was very important for developing catholic young men too. However I found there was a little too much of the rich, priveleged kid syndrome. Also, I know the new principal has apparently made STH much more strict and less enjoyable. I cant recommend it as highly as I used to, but I enjoyed all my 4 years at STH.
This review was posted by a former student.

A great school with great values, which, in today's society means so much. My brother attended this school, and I hope that my children will be as priviledged.
This review was posted by a parent.

This is a great school and community.
This review was posted by a staff.

Hello! I am delighted with the St. Thomas education that is given to the fellow peers and studens of the school. My child is incredibly organized, only because of the St. Thomas culture. Send your kid here, do not think about anything else. Oh and also, they will give you a lenient finacial assisstance because this school is amazingly urbane and expensive. But, it is worth your money to see your child be happy, successful, and intelligent! Well take my words for it.
This review was posted by a parent.

This is one the best schools in the Houston area. My son has done very well here, and so have my other 2 sons. St. Thomas is a very fun school, and the curriculum is challenging. There is a lot of spirit at St. Thomas, through students, and Alumnae. The school has been around for 104 years, and is still strong. The motto of the school has been used since it started, 'Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge'. The parents are well involved, and the teachers are absolutely wonderful.
This review was posted by a student.