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#145 of 253 private schools in LA

St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School

High School

14520 VOSS DR, Hammond, LA 70401

Private

Enrollment

297

Student-Teacher

11.6:1

Score

6.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#145 of 253

In Hammond

#3 of 4

public schools

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St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School

6.1/10

High School in Hammond · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School

St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School is a private high school in Hammond, LA. St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School serves approximately 297 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it comparesOn par with LA schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • LA avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic 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 Regional Catholic High School compares to the 6 public schools in Hammond, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
This School
vs
19.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
297
This School
vs
909
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.5% vs 0%
Black 10.8% vs 0%
Asian 0.3% vs 0%
St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School Hammond Public Avg

All Schools in Hammond

School Rating
St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School (this school) 6.1
Southeastern LA University Lab School 7.0
Greenville Park Leadership Academy 3.9
Hammond Westside Montessori 7.7
Woodland Park Magnet 3.5
Hammond High Magnet School 4.5
Hammond Eastside Magnet 8.1

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 LA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,085.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 32%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 297
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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 LA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.5%
Black 10.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

14520 VOSS DR, Hammond, LA 70401

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Albany High School (rated 6.5/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Albany), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Independence High Magnet (rated 4.3/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Independence), a more accessible option. For more schools in Hammond, see our Hammond schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Natalbany Middle Tickfaw 1.1 mi 5.1
Southeastern LA University Lab School Hammond 1.3 mi 7.0
Midway Elementary School Tickfaw 1.9 mi 3.6
TRAFTON ACADEMY AT HAMMOND Hammond 1.9 mi 6.6
HOLY GHOST SCHOOL Hammond 2.0 mi 5.7
Greenville Park Leadership Academy Hammond 2.4 mi 3.9
Hammond Westside Montessori Hammond 3.1 mi 7.7
Lucille Nesom Memorial Tickfaw 3.3 mi 5.6
Woodland Park Magnet Hammond 3.2 mi 3.5
OAKS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Hammond 3.8 mi 8.1
Albany Upper Elementary School Albany 6.0 mi 7.0
D.C. Reeves Elementary School Ponchatoula 6.6 mi 4.6
Albany Lower Elementary School Albany 6.1 mi 6.0
Albany High School Albany 6.3 mi 6.5
Ponchatoula Junior High School Ponchatoula 7.0 mi 6.9
Independence High Magnet Independence 7.3 mi 4.3
Albany Middle School Albany 6.4 mi 7.4
Perrin Early Learning Center Ponchatoula 7.2 mi 4.1
Independence Leadership Academy Independence 7.3 mi 3.5
Tucker Memorial Elementary School Ponchatoula 7.1 mi 4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,995

Median Home Value

$226,800

Median Rent

$977/mo

Population

21,901

College Educated

35%

Homeownership

46.4%

Avg Commute

23.8 min

Poverty Rate

25.6%

Median Age

29.1

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Arcadia High School Arcadia, LA 6.1
Port Barre High School Port Barre, LA 6.1
Mangham High School Mangham, LA 6.0
POPE JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Slidell, LA 6.0
Slaughter Community Charter School Slaughter, LA 6.0
Varnado High School Varnado, LA 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School

What grades does St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School serve?

St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School?

St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School is 11.6:1. 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 Regional Catholic High School rank in LA?

St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School ranks #145 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Regional Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic 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 Regional Catholic High School a religious school?

St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
297
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.1 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Tangipahoa Parish

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