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#156 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 38% of private schools

St Thomas More Academy

High School · Raleigh, NC

A private high school in Raleigh, NC serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

3109 SPRING FOREST RD, Raleigh, NC 27616

  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
C3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,288
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index56%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment242
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Thomas More Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,315/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,534

Median home value

$314,800

Median rent

$1,514/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

55.7%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White61.6%
Hispanic18.2%
Two or More9.1%
Asian7.4%
Black2.1%
Native American1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Millbrook HighEnrollment path unverified7.39–121.1 mi2,455Compare →
Friendship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–121.5 mi286Compare →
Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–112.1 mi28Compare →
The Fletcher AcademyPrivate · tuition8.9private2–122.5 mi159Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Thomas More Academy is listed in Raleigh, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Thomas More Academy

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 27616)
61,161
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
34.9
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 27616; 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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