Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School
- Amerigo Houston and academic partner Saint Pius X High School provide a nurturing and challenging learning environment, with all the exciting opportunities of a nearby major metropolis.
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Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 324 schools) for:
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- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
| Definition of Terms 2019 School Data | Amerigo Houston | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 5-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1953 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 56 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 573 students | 318 students |
| % Students of Color | 30% | 22% |
| % International Students | 5% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 10% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1273 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 19 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 30 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 54% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $62,850 (Additional student fee applies) | $56,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $16,500 | $30,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Raj Patel | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Sarah Cook | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
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 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, Honors Trigonometry | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 34 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Academic Team, Anime Club, Art Club, Best Buddies, Black History Club, Close Up, Conspiracy Theory, Dominican High School Preaching Team, 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 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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
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