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#156 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 38% of private schools

St Thomas More Academy

High School

3109 SPRING FOREST RD, Raleigh, NC 27616

Private

Enrollment

242

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

6.7

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#156 of 404

In Raleigh

#15 of 30

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St Thomas More Academy

6.7/10

High School in Raleigh · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.3/10

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About St Thomas More Academy

St Thomas More Academy is a private high school in Raleigh, NC. St Thomas More Academy serves approximately 242 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas More Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it compares0.3 pts above NC schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Thomas More Academy 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 More Academy compares to 44 public schools serving similar grades in Raleigh, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
This School
vs
14.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
242
This School
vs
870
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 61.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 18.2% vs 0%
Asian 7.4% vs 0%
Black 2.1% vs 0%
St Thomas More Academy Raleigh Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
St Thomas More Academy (this school) 6.7
East Millbrook Middle 4.3
Millbrook High 7.3
Raleigh Oak Charter 7.4
River Bend Middle 5.9
Carroll Middle 5.9
Durant Road Middle 4.6
Sanderson High 5.7
West Millbrook Middle 7.1
River Oaks Middle 4.0
Oberlin Middle 7.8
Wake Early College of Health and Science 7.5
Phillips High 4.4
Enloe High 8.2
Longview
Neuse River Middle 3.5
Raleigh Charter High School 9.2
Magellan Charter 9.1
Needham Broughton High 7.6
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy 8.9
Quest Academy 9.1

Showing 20 of 44 schools. View all schools in Raleigh

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 NC.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,288
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 56%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 242
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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 NC

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 61.6%
Hispanic 18.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 7.4%
Black 2.1%
Native American 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3109 SPRING FOREST RD, Raleigh, NC 27616

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas More Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Abbotts Creek Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE FLETCHER ACADEMY (rated 8.9/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Raleigh, see our Raleigh schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
East Millbrook Middle Raleigh 0.6 mi 4.3
Raleigh Oak Charter Raleigh 1.2 mi 7.4
Millbrook High Raleigh 1.1 mi 7.3
Millbrook Elementary Raleigh 1.3 mi 4.3
FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Raleigh 1.5 mi 8.4
Brentwood Elementary Raleigh 1.8 mi 7.2
CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY Raleigh 2.1 mi
ST RAPHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Raleigh 1.8 mi 6.2
THALES ACADEMY OF RALEIGH Raleigh 1.9 mi 6.2
Wilburn Elementary Raleigh 2.5 mi 5.2
Fox Road Elementary Raleigh 2.2 mi 5.7
North Ridge Elementary Raleigh 2.6 mi 8.0
Douglas Elementary Raleigh 2.5 mi 6.9
THE FLETCHER ACADEMY Raleigh 2.5 mi 8.9
Durant Road Elementary Raleigh 3.1 mi 5.0
ST PHILIP LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL Raleigh 2.9 mi
Abbotts Creek Elementary Raleigh 3.3 mi 9.3
Durant Road Middle Raleigh 3.3 mi 4.6
RALEIGH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Raleigh 3.3 mi 7.8
NEUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Raleigh 3.1 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 27616 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,534

Median Home Value

$314,800

Median Rent

$1,514/mo

Population

61,161

College Educated

43.4%

Homeownership

55.7%

Avg Commute

27.1 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

34.9

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
FLETCHER ACADEMY Fletcher, NC 6.7
Henderson County Career Academy Flat Rock, NC 6.7
Central Piedmont Early College Charlotte, NC 6.8
SEA-Tech Castle Hayne, NC 6.6
Columbia High Columbia, NC 6.9
North Stokes High School Danbury, NC 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas More Academy

What grades does St Thomas More Academy serve?

St Thomas More Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend St Thomas More Academy?

St Thomas More Academy has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Academy is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas More Academy rank in NC?

St Thomas More Academy ranks #156 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is St Thomas More Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas More Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 More Academy a private school?

Yes, St Thomas More Academy 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 More Academy a religious school?

St Thomas More Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
41 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
242
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Large City
County
Wake County

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