Saint Stanislaus is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in grades 7-12.
Since 1854, our students have thrived academically and spiritually in a college-preparatory atmosphere that fosters structure and accountability.
The beachfront campus (just an hour from New Orleans) is an unrivaled outdoor lab for our marine science program, which takes advantage of our proximity to world-class research institutions and universities to engage students in hands-on learning opportunities.
Our college-preparatory program integrates our ESL Program, Advanced Placement, and honors curriculum with a commitment to faith and community service to help young boys become men of character.
Quick Stats (2022)
Grades: (Boarding) 7-12
Students: 386 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $31,250
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $8,650
Acceptance rate: 82%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Saint Stanislaus High School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 109 schools) for:
Over just the last two years, approximately 87% of Saint Stanislaus seniors have earned $17M in college scholarships for just 115 seniors. This past year, our seniors (Class of 2016) were accepted into 77 colleges and universities. The ACT composite for the Class of 2016 was 24.3; the top 10% of the class scored 32.5, the top 25% scored 30.5, and the top 50% scored 27.6. Ten seniors of the class of 2016 scored a 30 or higher on the ACT, including a perfect score of 36, by a student who was also a National Merit Finalist.
Since 2009, St. Stanislaus has had 10 students recognized as national merit finalists.
Students from 52 countries have attended St. Stanislaus since 1854.
LD types supported: Dyslexia/Dysgraphia/Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Saint Stanislaus High School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), National Catholic Education Association,Mississippi Department of Education
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Felix Blanchard '42 - 1945 Heisman Trophy Recipient
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