St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School is an accredited college preparatory school in the Catholic tradition for students who have demonstrated intellectual ability but who have not yet realized their potential.
Within a structured environment, we strive to motivate, nurture, and strengthen the intellectual, moral, physical, and social development of every student.
Dedicated faculty, individualized attention, small classes, challenging yet fun athletics and extracurricular activities, in a 100% boarding environment, are the cornerstones of an STM education.
Our robust Summer@STM program combines academics, study skills, athletics, and recreational activities, to ensure that students have a fun & memorable summer and are in a better position to achieve their goals when they return to school in the fall.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12, PG
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $56,900
- Acceptance rate: 69%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Thomas More School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
Student Attention
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1962
1907
Campus Size
100 acres
126 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
130 students
300 students
% Students of Color
41%
26%
% International Students
30%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
67%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$6 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$56,900
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$34,900
Tuition international students
$56,900
$54,500
% Students on Financial Aid
42%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$21,234
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
69%
58%
Director of Admissions
Roland Lemay
Associate Director of Admissions
Greg Ladd
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
17
Courses
AP 2D Art, AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science, AP Government, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
7
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
6
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Cooking Club, Robotics, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tennis Club, Weightlifting
Chess Club, Cooking Club, Robotics, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tennis Club, Weightlifting
College Matriculation
Year: 2014 - 2018
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Villanova University
4
Sacred Heart University
3
SUNY Stonybrook
3
University of Connecticut
3
University of Michigan
3
Penn State
2
Dickinson College
1
George Washington University
1
Howard University
1
Tulane University
1
School Notes
- More Learning- More Community- More Involvement
- The school campus comprises 100 wooded acres with numerous athletic fields located on the shores of Gardner Lake. Our 4000 feet of lakefront property includes a beach, beach volleyball court, and a boathouse. Located 35 minutes from Hartford, CT, 2 hours from Boston, Massachusetts, and 2 1/2 hours from New York City, New York.
- Summer@STM Full four-week Session: Sunday July 7, 2019 - Friday August 2, 2019 Half Session: Session 1: Sunday July 7 - Tuesday July 20, Session 2: Wednesday July 20 - Friday August 2
- LD types supported: Mild LD
- St. Thomas More School accreditations: New England Association of Schools And Colleges
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Andre Drummond - NBA All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers
- Yuta Watanabe - NBA Toronto Raptors
- Eric Paschall - NBA Golden State Warriors
Source: Verified school update
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