Below Average
#1391 of 1,462 private schools in FL
St Thomas Aquinas High School
High School · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A private high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL serving grades 9th – 12th.
2801 SW 12TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
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Where St Thomas Aquinas High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,644
Median home value
$397,800
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suned High of South BrowardCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Refine Learning Center Ii, Inc.Private · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Stranahan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,328 | Compare → |
| Permission to Succeed AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Thomas Aquinas High School is listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Thomas Aquinas High School
St Thomas Aquinas High School is a private high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serving approximately 2,045 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,391 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Thomas Aquinas High School
What grades does St Thomas Aquinas High School serve?
St Thomas Aquinas High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Thomas Aquinas High School?
St Thomas Aquinas High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,045 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas Aquinas High School rank in FL?
St Thomas Aquinas High School ranks #1,391 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is St Thomas Aquinas High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas Aquinas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Thomas Aquinas High School a private school?
Yes, St Thomas Aquinas High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Thomas Aquinas High School a religious school?
St Thomas Aquinas High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- (954) 581-0700
- Area population (ZIP 33312)
- 53,547
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33312; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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