Below Average

#1391 of 1,462 private schools in FL

St Thomas Aquinas High School

High School

2801 SW 12TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

2,045

Student-Teacher

19.5:1

Score

4.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

2,045

Student-Teacher

19.5:1

Score

4.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,391 of 1,462

In Fort Lauderdale

#24 of 25

public schools

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About St Thomas Aquinas High School

St Thomas Aquinas High School is a private high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. St Thomas Aquinas High School serves approximately 2,045 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas Aquinas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,391 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.5 pts below FL schools

4.2

This school 4.2 · Below Average
FL avg 5.7

What Parents Should Know

St Thomas Aquinas High School is a large school: 2,045 students. Size usually brings more course choices and activities than a smaller school can staff, but kids can also blend into the crowd. Ask how the school keeps students known and supported.

St Thomas Aquinas High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Thomas Aquinas High School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.5:1

This School

14.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

2,045

This School

876

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.2

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 45.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 36.8% vs 0%

Black 11.1% vs 0%

Asian 2.2% vs 0%

St Thomas Aquinas High School Fort Lauderdale Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Thomas Aquinas High School (this school)	—	2,045	19.5:1	4.2
STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL	1.0 mi	1,328	21.1:1	3.9
BROWARD DETENTION CENTER	1.3 mi	76	—:1	5.7
PINE RIDGE ALTERNATIVE CENTER	1.4 mi	43	3.6:1	5.5
DILLARD 6-12	2.2 mi	2,199	20.7:1	3.6
WINGATE OAKS CENTER	2.2 mi	120	7.1:1	6.1
WHIDDON RODGERS EDUCATION CENTER	2.3 mi	515	15.1:1	5.8
SEAGULL SCHOOL	2.5 mi	147	10.5:1	6.2
FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL	3.8 mi	2,182	22.5:1	6.5
LAKEWOOD RANCH PREPARATORY ACADEMY	7.3 mi	1,270	18.1:1	—

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

C- 2.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.9 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

D 1.1 / 10

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Enrollment 2,045

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 45.2%

Hispanic 36.8%

Black 11.1%

Two or More 4.3%

Asian 2.2%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2801 SW 12TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas Aquinas High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BROWARD DETENTION CENTER (rated 5.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 3.9/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SUNED HIGH OF SOUTH BROWARD (rated 2.0/10, 0.2 miles away, in nearby Ft. Lauderdale), a more accessible option. For more schools in Fort Lauderdale, see our Fort Lauderdale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	0.1 mi	199	7.1
WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	0.2 mi	510	8.1
SUNED HIGH OF SOUTH BROWARD Ft. Lauderdale	0.2 mi	297	2.0
RIVERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	0.3 mi	465	5.1
UCP EARLY BEGINNINGS Ft. Lauderdale	0.5 mi	5	—
NEW HOPE SDA SCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER Fort Lauderdale	0.9 mi	96	5.3
NEW LIFE CHARTER ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale	0.9 mi	111	7.3
REFINE LEARNING CENTER II, INC. Fort Lauderdale	1.0 mi	70	4.4
STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.0 mi	1,328	3.9
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.1 mi	658	6.4
NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.3 mi	1,589	4.8
PERMISSION TO SUCCEED ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale	1.2 mi	15	—
BROWARD DETENTION CENTER Fort Lauderdale	1.3 mi	76	5.7
HIGH EXPECTATIONS EDUCATION CENTER Plantation	1.3 mi	7	—
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MONTESSORI ACADEMY Lauderhill	1.4 mi	493	7.5
BROWARD ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lauderhill	1.5 mi	252	6.7
PINE RIDGE ALTERNATIVE CENTER Fort Lauderdale	1.4 mi	43	5.5
NORTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.5 mi	413	7.1
PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Lauderhill	1.6 mi	1,084	4.6
LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale	1.7 mi	25	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33312 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,644

Median Home Value

$397,800

Median Rent

$1,566/mo

Population

53,547

College Educated

28%

Homeownership

63.1%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

13.7%

Median Age

40.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Palm Bay, FL	2,040	4.2
BOYD H. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2,162	4.2
BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL Brandon, FL	1,588	4.2
CORAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Coral Springs, FL	2,161	4.2
DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Deerfield Beach, FL	2,109	4.2
DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL Doral, FL	1,476	4.2

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 75 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 30 Some Transit
Bike Score: 62 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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