1200 Oakdale Ave., St. Paul, MN 55118 - 
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St. Croix is a university preparation school for students in grades 6 – 12 with a reputation for being an excellent value encompassed in a very friendly and safe environment. While the academic standards are high, St. Croix supports its coed students through a full ESL program and with a full time international adviser to assist with the needs of the international students. Because the school enrollment is 460 students, the school is large enough to offer a wide variety of both curricular offerings and after school activities and still small enough to allow students a chance to participate in activities of their choice. St. Croix prepares students for some of the best colleges and universities in the United States.
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St. Croix Schools
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1958 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 30 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 500 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 11% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 20% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 30% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 21 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 10 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $15,800 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $15,800 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | n/a | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Jeff Lemke | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 10 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Advanced Chemistry | Advanced Writing | |
| AP Art | AP Biology | |
| AP Calculus | AP English Literature and Composition | |
| AP Physics | AP Psychology | |
| AP Spanish | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Bowling | Cheering | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 17 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Childrens Theater | Drama | |
| Honors Choir | International Mentoring Club | |
| Jazz Band | Math Competitors | |
| Musical | National Honor Society | |
| One Act Play | Peer Listeners | |
| Right Triangle | Speech Team | |
| Student Council | Study Tutor Club | |
| Technology Club | United Nations Assembly | |
| Youth in Government | ||
School Notes:
- Challenging Academic Program with Excellent Teaching Staff to Assist Students
- Wide Variety of Extracuricular Activities
- Special International Mentoring Programs
- Weekly Activities in nearby downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul
- Close to the MSP International Airport
- Beautiful dormitory for secondary students overlooking a lake with media center, entertainment room, dining room and game room.
- Home stay option available for younger students
- Excellent choices of food with American and International selections
- Assistance for high school students as they Apply for Colleges and Universities
- An Exceptional Value for a Reasonable Investment, 25,200 USD covers all fees for one full year.
- School accreditations: State of Minnesota and United States Government
- Profile last updated: 10/31/2011
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