St. Louis University High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,000 students
Yearly Tuition: $26,400
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 250 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 6
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

Upcoming Events

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School Rankings

St. Louis University High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Louis University High School
9	250
10	250
11	250
12	250

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

SLUH guarantees extended time & preferential seating for those with these documented accommodations. Additionally, we have a robust Learning Center offering programs and support for students with diagnosed learning differences.

Year Founded

1818

Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015

Campus Size

32 acres

School Motto

Educating Men for Others Since 1818

Student Body

Total Students

1,000 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

86 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

91%

Average Class Size

250 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants, collared shirt, belt

Number of AP Courses

43 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

(Honors Course) African American Voices(Honors Course) Alienated Hero

(Honors Course) American Literature(Honors Course) Anatomy & Physiology

(Honors Course) AP Stats w/ Pre-Calc(Honors Course) Arabic III

(Honors Course) Arabic IV(Honors Course) Chinese III

(Honors Course) Chinese IV(Honors Course) Dante & The Modern World

(Honors Course) Fantasy & Realism(Honors Course) French III

(Honors Course) Honors Geometry(Honors Course) Honors Pre-Calculus

(Honors Course) Latin III(Honors Course) Latin IV

(Honors Course) Russian III(Honors Course) Russian IV

(Honors Course) Senior English Capstone(Honors Course) Shakespeare

(Honors Course) Spanish III(Honors Course) Spanish IV

(Honorse Course) Honors ChemistryAP Biology

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Comparative Government

AP Computer ScienceAP English

AP Environmental ScienceAP French

AP LatinAP Macroeconomics

AP MicroeconomicsAP Physics I

AP Physics IIAP Psychology

AP SpanishAP Stats

AP Stats w/ Pre CalcAP US Government & Politics

AP US HistoryAP World History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Schools Network (formerly JSEA) (JSN)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 6

Yearly Tuition Cost

$26,400

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Tuition Notes

A SLUH education is an invaluable investment that we believe should be available to talented students from all financial backgrounds. We admit young men based on their ability to succeed, rather than their families\' economic circumstances; therefore, SLUH practices needs-blind admissions and awards $6.1M in financial aid to 50%+ of our students annually.

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$12,575

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Ann Murphy

Admissions Associate

Jennifer Thomas

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

21 sports

Sports

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

VolleyballWater Polo

Wrestling

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Colors

White, Blue

School Mascot

Jr. Billikens

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

109 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Admissions AmbassadorsAI in Careers Club

Antiracist Coalition (ARC)Arabic Language & Culture Club

Asian Student AllianceAssociation for Cultural Enrichment (ACES)

Beekeeping ClubBerchman鈥檚 Society

Biomedical EngineersBlack Student Union

Business Administration ClubCampus Ministry

Car ClubChess Club

Circus ClubClavius Project

Coding ClubCoffee Club

Community ServiceConrads Scholars

Engineering ClubEuchre Club

Farm-to-Table ClubFrench Club

Geospatial ClubGreek Club

Green AmbassadorsHispanos y Latinos Unidos

Ignatian Family Teach-InJr. Bills in DC

KINO TeensLatin Club

Lion Dance ClubMagic the Gathering Club

Math CompetitionsMedical Careers Club

Men for LifeMindfulness Club

Missouri Youth & Govt.Mock Sports Center

Mock Trial ClubModel U.N.

National Honor SocietyNeurophysiology Club

On OaklandTVOneWorld Club

Ongoing ConversationsPastoral Teams

Pre-Veterinarian ClubPrepNews

President's AmbassadorsRobotics Club

Russian ClubScholar Bowl

Scouting AwardsShadow@SLUH Hosts

SLUH Energy TeamSLUH Historical Society

SLUH Mindfulness ClubSLUH Sodality

SLUH Sports Network (SSN)SLUH Student Media

SLUH VR ClubSLUH WasteTeam

SLUH4GESmash Club

Sodality for Our LadySpanish Club

Speech TeamSTEM Club

Strategy Board GameStudent Council (StuCo)

Sub ClubTailgate Club

Urban Planners ClubYearbook (TheDauphin)

Young Urban PlannersYouth Leadership St. Louis

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Arts and Music Programs:

Art & Design ClubCreative Filmmaking

Dauphin Players (theater)Film Club

Improv NightLiturgical Music

Photography ClubPoetry Out Loud

Senior FolliesShakespeare Contest

Sisyphus (Art & Literary Magazine)SLUH Audio Engineers

SLUH CrewTheater Crew

Woodworking Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Airsoft / Paintball ClubBadminton Club

Bike ClubBocce Club

Bowling ClubBushwack Bills

Climbing ClubDisc Golf Club

eSports ClubFishing Club

Outdoor Adventure ClubPickleball Club

Ping Pong ClubRifle Club

Sand Volleyball ClubWeightlifting Club

School Notes

Saint Louis University High School, founded in 1818, is a private, Jesuit secondary educational institution located in Forest Park South in the City of St. Louis.
The school provides a premier education infused with the five-century-old tradition and philosophy of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus.
Since its inception, SLUH has been preparing young men not only for college, but for full lives as intelligent and compassionate individuals.
SLUH helps develop each student in an environment that fosters the growth of the whole person.
Its curriculum is designed to challenge the abilities of students while engaging their interest.
The SLUH community aims to instill in young men not only knowledge, but spiritual, moral and aesthetic values that will prepare them for a life of high achievement, community service and personal fulfillment.

Saint Louis University High School, founded in 1818, is a private, Jesuit secondary educational institution located in Forest Park South in the City of St. Louis. The school provides a premier education infused with the five-century-old tradition and philosophy of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus. Since its inception, SLUH has been preparing young men not only for college, but for full lives as intelligent and compassionate individuals. SLUH helps develop each student in an environment that fosters the growth of the whole person. Its curriculum is designed to challenge the abilities of students while engaging their interest. The SLUH community aims to instill in young men not only knowledge, but spiritual, moral and aesthetic values that will prepare them for a life of high achievement, community service and personal fulfillment.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Chris Albers '86 - Academy Award-nominated movie producer
- Jack Boehm '44 - former President and CEO of Valvoline Oil Company
- James Gunn '84 - Co-Chair & Co-CEO of DC Films; filmmaker and screenwriter, well known as director and writer of Guardians of the Galaxy movie series
- Hubert Schlafly '37 - inventor of the teleprompter
- Stephen Pelletier '71 - President of Prudential Annuities
- Jean Baptiste Charbonneau - son of Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau, members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, pictured as an infant on the U.S. One Dollar Coin
- Ed Macauley '45 - NBA Hall of Famer
- Stuart Meyer '51 - President and CEO of the St. Louis Cardinals ('92-'94)
- Countless athletes - Use the following link to learn about them - https://stlouis-210-us-central1-01.preview.finalsitecdn.com/athletics/notable-athletes
- Countless authors - Use the following link to learn about them - https://library.sluh.org/SLUHauthors

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Louis University High School cost?

St. Louis University High School's tuition is approximately $26,400 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Louis University High School?

The acceptance rate of St. Louis University High School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 86%.

Who are famous alumni from St. Louis University High School?

St. Louis University High School famous alumni include: Chris Albers '86, Jack Boehm '44, James Gunn '84, Hubert Schlafly '37, Stephen Pelletier '71, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, Ed Macauley '45, Stuart Meyer '51, Countless athletes and Countless authors.

What sports does St. Louis University High School offer?

St. Louis University High School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, E-sports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. St. Louis University High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.

What is St. Louis University High School's ranking?

St. Louis University High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Louis University High School?

The application deadline for St. Louis University High School is Dec. 6.

School Calendar

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Event

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Fall Break - No Classes

October 15, 2026 (Thursday)

No School-Fall Break

October 15, 2026 (Thursday)

Fall Break - No Classes

October 16, 2026 (Friday)

No School-Fall Break

October 16, 2026 (Friday)

First Day of Basketball and Rifle

November 02, 2026 (Monday)

School Reviews

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,419 for elementary schools and $21,551 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).