Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School
Saint Pius X High School and international student provider Amerigo Houston provide a nurturing and challenging learning environment, with all the exciting opportunities of a nearby major metropolis.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Students: 563 students
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 308 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1953
1907
Campus Size
56 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
563 students
300 students
% Students of Color
30%
25%
% International Students
5%
20%
% Students Boarding
10%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
30
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
68%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
n/a
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$32,995
Acceptance Rate
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Director of Admissions
Raj Patel
Associate Director of Admissions
Sarah Cook
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
30
17
Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Latin, AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History, Honors Algebra I, Honors Algebra II, Honors Ancient World History, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Computer Science II, Honors Economics, Honors English I, Honors English II, Honors French III, Honors French IV, Honors Geometry, Honors Latin III, Honors Modern World History, Honors Pre-Calculus , Honors Spanish III, Honors Spanish IV
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
33
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Academic Team, Anime Club, Art Club, Best Buddies, Black History Club, Close Up, Conspiracy Theory, Energy Team, Film Group, French Club, Game Club, Honor Board, International Club, International Thespian Society, Junior Catholic daughters of America, Key Club, Literary magazine, National Honor Society, Raffle Promotions Committee, Robotics, Science Club, Scouts Club, Spanish Club, Sports Medicine, Squires, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Theater SPX, VU Crew, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Handbell Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Pantherettes
Academic Team, Anime Club, Art Club, Best Buddies, Black History Club, Close Up, Conspiracy Theory, Energy Team, Film Group, French Club, Game Club, Honor Board, International Club, International Thespian Society, Junior Catholic daughters of America, Key Club, Literary magazine, National Honor Society, Raffle Promotions Committee, Robotics, Science Club, Scouts Club, Spanish Club, Sports Medicine, Squires, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Theater SPX, VU Crew, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Handbell Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Pantherettes
College Matriculation
Year: 2017 - 2018
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Boston College
1
Indiana University
1
Northeastern University
1
Northwestern University
1
Texas A&M University
1
University of California, Davis
1
University of Colorado
1
University of Texas
1
US Military Academy
1
US Naval Academy
1
School Notes
- St. Pius X High School is a co-educational college-preparatory school in northwest Houston, Texas. We serve a diverse student body which represents more than 120 zip codes across the community and are committed to fostering each individual's intellectual and physical potential within a challenging academic and nurturing environment.
- Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School accreditations: Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS CASI), AdvanceED
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Justin Anderson - Major League Baseball player
- Gary Kubiak - NFL quarterback and head coach
- Gary Majewski - Major League Baseball pitcher
- Jackson Hurst - Actor
- Norman F. Carnahan - American Chemical engineer and scientist
- Tony Braunagel - Musician
- Kohl Stewart - Major League Baseball player
- David Pierce - Head baseball coach at the University of Texas
- Chris Harrington - NFL linebacker
Profile last updated: 03/16/2022
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