FAQs
The following questions are answered below. Please click on your question, or scroll through the text to see them all.
2. Is there a waiting list for students who are not accepted?
3. What are the criteria for acceptance?
4. Do you accept non-Catholic students?
5. Do you accept home-schooled students?
6. Should I submit letters of recommendation?
7. Do you accept transfer students?
8. Do you have a shadowing program?
9. How much is tuition and do you have financial aid?
10. Are there fees other than tuition?
11. Will applying for financial aid hurt my son’s chances for admission?
12. What if I’m not sure my son qualifies for admission?
13. Besides the Catholic High School Application, is there another application?
15. How do students travel to SLUH each day?
16. Do you require laptops for your students?
17. What is the average class size and what is the student-teacher ratio?
18. What is SLUH doing in response to the New I-64 construction project?
How many applicants do you usually have and how many students will be admitted into the freshman class?
We typically have around 350 applicants for an entering class of 270 young men.
Is there a waiting list for students who are not accepted?
At the time of admission, the Admissions Committee identifies a few students who have not been admitted to be on a short, enumerated waiting list.
What are the criteria for acceptance?
The Admissions Committee of St. Louis University High School primarily considers the following factors when making admissions decisions:
- Grades from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, including conduct and attendance
- Standardized testing scores in Reading, Language, and Mathematics from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
- Personal Interview with applicant and his parent(s)
- Extracurricular activities and community service
- School recommendation
- Commitment to faith
Do you accept non-Catholic students?
The Admissions Committee accepts applications from all students, but gives preference to Catholic students. Approximately 5-10% of each accepted class is non-Catholic. Theology courses are taught from a Catholic perspective and all students are expected to participate in prayer services and Mass.
Do you accept home-schooled students?
In the past SLUH has accepted home-schooled students. Parents of home-schooled students should contact Mr. Craig Hannick, Director of Admissions, for more information.
Should I submit letters of recommendation?
Letters of recommendation are not part of the admissions process. Non-Catholic schools are asked to complete a School Recommendation Form available online or from the Admissions Office.
Do you accept transfer students?
A very small number of students are accepted for grades 10 and 11 if space becomes available. We do not consider transfer students for mid-year enrollment or into grade 12.
Do you have a shadowing program?
No, we do not have a shadowing program. We encourage prospective students and their parents to come to our Open House in November.
How much is tuition and do you have financial aid?
Tuition for the 2007-2008 school year is $10,250. We have a very generous financial aid program with a budget set at $1,100,000. Approximately 30% of our families receive financial aid with awards from a few hundred dollars to full tuition. Financial aid comes in two forms: An Ignatian Grant, which is directly applied to tuition, and our Work Grant Program, in which students can work at SLUH to defray some of their tuition.
Are there fees other than tuition?
There is a graduation fee charged to seniors ($150), but other than that, all costs except books are included in tuition. Books typically cost around $500 dollars per year.
Will applying for financial aid hurt my son’s chances for admission?
No, our admissions are done need-blind. If your have additional questions concerning financial aid, please contact Mr. Mark Michalski, Assistant Principal at (314) 531-0330 x 128 or at mark_michalski@sluh.org.
What if I’m not sure my son qualifies for admission?
We encourage prospective parents to discuss their son’s profile with us. Please contact Mr. Craig Hannick, Director of Admissions, at (314) 531-0330 x 298 or at hannick@sluh.org to set up an appointment to prescreen your son.
Besides the Catholic High School Application, is there another application?
St. Louis University High School has a separate application in addition to the Catholic High School Application. Applications are available after September 15th at High School Nights and Open House or online on this Web site.
When is Open House?
Open House is held on the first Sunday in November. Each family that attends our Open House is given an individual tour of our campus and has the opportunity to meet our faculty, explore our curriculum, and experience the breadth of clubs and activities we have available for students. This year Open House will be on Sunday, November 4, 2007 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
How do students travel to SLUH each day?
The vast majority of students carpool to and from school each day. Upon admission we provide a zip code list of families to enable parents and students to coordinate carpools with other students in their area. SLUH students come from over 130 different schools located throughout the greater St. Louis Metropolitan area.
Do you require laptops for your students?
No, we do not require laptops for our students. Our campus is completely wireless with four computer labs and multiple carts of laptops available for student use. Many classrooms contain SmartBoard technology. Click HERE to view our technology philosophy statement. Current research and our experience show that this approach is most beneficial to our students. SLUH’s computer curriculum is extensive, including Computer Fundamentals, Java, HTML, C++, Advanced C++, Advanced Game Programming, and AP Computer Science.
What is the average class size and what is the student-teacher ratio?
Our average class size is 21 students per class, with a student teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
What is SLUH doing in response to the New I-64 construction project?
Click the link below to learn about how SLUH has achieved creative solutions in response to the project.
