The mission of St. Stanislaus College, a Catholic resident and day school for young men, is to teach Gospel values and to nurture the total development of each student according to the charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. The school fosters character formation and integrates faith development within a curriculum that is primarily college preparatory. As an integral part of its mission, St. Stanislaus maintains a resident program that offers students opportunities for educational success and personal growth within a disciplined and structured environment.
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St. Stanislaus
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 7-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1854 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 30 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 377 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 12% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 10% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 33% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Khaki pants and polo shirt) |
Casual |
| Average Class Size | 20 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 9 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 45% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $21,000 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $5,680 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $27,500 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | n/a | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | John Thibodeaux | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 9 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Algebra 1 Honors | Biology AP | |
| Calculus AP | Chemistry AP | |
| Comparative Gov. & Politics AP | Computer Science AP | |
| English I Honors | English II Honors | |
| English IV AP | European History AP | |
| Geometry Honor | Physics AP | |
| Psychology AP | US History AP | |
| English III AP | ||
School Notes:
- Religious Values
- Academic Excellence
- Personal Attention
- Structured Discipline
- International Perspective
- LD types supported: Include but not limited to Dyslexia & ADD/ADHD
- School accreditations: Mississippi Department of Education, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Felix 'Doc' Blanchard - Graduated from St. Stanislaus in 1942. Won the 1945 Heisman Trophy, Sullivan Trophy, and Maxwell Award. Doc donated all three awards to St. Stanislaus in 1989.
- Profile last updated: 10/12/2011
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