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St. Thomas Aquinas High School

  • LocationFort Lauderdale, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 2,094 students
  • SponsorArchdiocese of Miami
Official website

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a coeducational Catholic high school of the Archdiocese of Miami in Fort Lauderdale. Graduation requires four credits of theology, taken in semester courses that follow the topics of the USCCB high school framework, and 100 service hours. The school calendar lists freshman, sophomore and junior retreats, and campus ministry is led by a Director of Campus Ministry.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Jerome Catholic Church: 2.7 mi1Saint Clement Catholic Church: 2.9 mi2Campus Ministry, St. Thomas Aquinas High School: 0.1 miSt. Thomas Aquinas High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Jerome Catholic Church — 2.7 mi
  2. Saint Clement Catholic Church — 2.9 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four theology credits are required for graduation, and a full theology credit must be earned each year for re-admittance.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Twenty-four (24) credits must be taken at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. 4 credits Theology 4 credits English”
      Graduation requires four credits of theology.
      “A full credit in Theology must be earned each year to allow a current student re-admittance to St. Thomas Aquinas High School.”
      Students must earn a full theology credit every year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The 2026-27 course booklet gives each theology course (listed under titles such as Global Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Ethics and Multicultural Studies) a subtitle that is the title of a USCCB framework course: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture, Who Is Jesus Christ?, The Mission of Jesus Christ: The Paschal Mystery, Jesus Christ's Mission Continues in the Church, Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ, Life in Jesus Christ, Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society, and Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Description Booklet 2026-2027 (Theology Department)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768492718/aquinas/sliav9acgokopl5txwfk/CourseDescriptionBooklet2026-20271_1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “GLOBAL STUDIES, PART I (The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture) Grade: 9 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines”
      The first grade 9 theology course covers The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture.
      “PHILOSOPHY I (The Mission of Jesus Christ: The Paschal Mystery) Grade: 10 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines”
      A grade 10 theology course covers The Mission of Jesus Christ: The Paschal Mystery.
      “PHILOSOPHY II (Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ) Grade: 11 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines”
      A grade 11 theology course covers Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ.
      “ETHICS (Life in Jesus Christ) Grade: 11 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is only through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plans for their lives. Students are to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.”
      A grade 11 theology course, Ethics (Life in Jesus Christ), teaches Christian moral concepts and precepts.
      “MULTICULTURAL STUDIES (Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society) Grade: 12 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s Social Teaching.”
      A grade 12 theology course introduces Catholic social teaching.
      “WORLD RELIGIONS (Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues) Grade: 12 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines”
      A grade 12 theology course covers Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Ethics (Life in Jesus Christ), a grade 11 theology course on Catholic moral teaching, is offered at standard, honors and dual-enrollment levels; the dual-enrollment section carries Barry University REL3752 Freedom & Virtue.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Description Booklet 2026-2027 (Theology Department)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768492718/aquinas/sliav9acgokopl5txwfk/CourseDescriptionBooklet2026-20271_1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “ETHICS (Life in Jesus Christ) Grade: 11 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is only through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plans for their lives. Students are to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.”
      A grade 11 theology course, Ethics (Life in Jesus Christ), teaches Christian moral concepts and precepts.
      “ETHICS (DUAL ENROLLMENT)**** (Life in Jesus Christ) Grade: 11 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines Barry University REL3752 Freedom & Virtue”
      A dual-enrollment section of Ethics is offered with Barry University's Freedom & Virtue course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The vision statement in the course booklet says the school educates students according to the traditions of the Catholic faith through a comprehensive program of Catholic teachings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Description Booklet 2026-2027 (Vision Statement)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768492718/aquinas/sliav9acgokopl5txwfk/CourseDescriptionBooklet2026-20271_1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a four-year, college preparatory school, which educates young men and women according to the traditions of the Catholic faith.”
      The program of studies states that the school educates students according to the traditions of the Catholic faith.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The 2026-27 calendar lists a Sophomore Retreat (September 23), Freshman Retreat (November 3) and Junior Retreat (November 18) at St. Sebastian Catholic Church.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Calendar (September 2026) - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-09-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sophomore Retreat - Campus Ministry All Day St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 2000 Marietta Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA”
      Campus Ministry holds a sophomore retreat at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (September 23, 2026).
    2. Calendar (November 2026) - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-11-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat All Day St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 2000 Marietta Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA”
      A freshman retreat is held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (November 3, 2026).
      “Junior Retreat All Day St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 2000 Marietta Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA”
      A junior retreat is held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (November 18, 2026).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One person, Ms. Ana Diaz, is listed with a campus ministry title in the staff directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/about-sta/directory · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ms. Ana Diaz Titles: Director of Campus Ministry Departments: Theology”
      Ms. Ana Diaz is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry invites students to join; students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, singers and musicians, and Campus Ministry holds monthly Nights of Fellowship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/about-sta/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry awakens students and faculty to the reality of Jesus present in our lives. In various ways, faith formation remains our focus as we encourage students to engage and explore the Theology curriculum, retreats, religious events, and opportunities for individual involvement. Students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, singers, and musicians.”
      Campus Ministry offers retreats and religious events; students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, singers and musicians.
      “STA students share their Catholic Identity through middle school and Confirmation retreat programs at our local parishes. Monthly Nights of Fellowship combine faith, friendship, and fun as the STA community celebrates our Catholic Identity and spiritual camaraderie.”
      Students help with middle school and Confirmation retreats at local parishes, and the school holds monthly Nights of Fellowship.
      “Walk in faith and lead with purpose by getting involved in Campus Ministry. To learn more and join, ask your theology teacher for details”
      Students can join Campus Ministry through their theology teachers.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The school's academic profile lists 100 service hours among the graduation requirements.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Profile (Class of 2025), St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1757948775/aquinas/a7dpt1wpgslejs6nzbhx/AcademicProfile.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Health Elective Online Course Service Hours SILVER KNIGHTS WINNERS Athletics, Music & Dance, Science .5 Credits 2 Credits .5 Credits 100 Hours”
      The graduation requirements in the school profile include 100 service hours (the profile's columns pair Service Hours with 100 Hours).
    2. Service - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/activities/service-learning-policy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The STA Administration and Faculty wholeheartedly endorse the significance of community service hours and fully adhere to the Service Learning requirements outlined in the Parent Student Handbook.”
      The school has service-learning hour requirements set out in its Parent Student Handbook.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Grade 12 theology course Multicultural Studies (Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society) introduces the Church's social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Description Booklet 2026-2027 (Theology Department)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768492718/aquinas/sliav9acgokopl5txwfk/CourseDescriptionBooklet2026-20271_1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “MULTICULTURAL STUDIES (Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society) Grade: 12 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s Social Teaching.”
      A grade 12 theology course introduces Catholic social teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Graduation requires four credits of theology, and a full theology credit must be earned every year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Twenty-four (24) credits must be taken at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. 4 credits Theology 4 credits English”
      Graduation requires four credits of theology.
      “A full credit in Theology must be earned each year to allow a current student re-admittance to St. Thomas Aquinas High School.”
      Students must earn a full theology credit every year.
  • The theology sequence covers Scripture, Christology, the Paschal Mystery, the Church, the sacraments, moral life, Catholic social teaching and world religions.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Description Booklet 2026-2027 (Theology Department)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768492718/aquinas/sliav9acgokopl5txwfk/CourseDescriptionBooklet2026-20271_1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “GLOBAL STUDIES, PART I (The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture) Grade: 9 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines”
      The first grade 9 theology course covers The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture.
      “PHILOSOPHY I (The Mission of Jesus Christ: The Paschal Mystery) Grade: 10 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines”
      A grade 10 theology course covers The Mission of Jesus Christ: The Paschal Mystery.
      “PHILOSOPHY II (Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ) Grade: 11 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines”
      A grade 11 theology course covers Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ.
      “ETHICS (Life in Jesus Christ) Grade: 11 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is only through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plans for their lives. Students are to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.”
      A grade 11 theology course, Ethics (Life in Jesus Christ), teaches Christian moral concepts and precepts.
      “MULTICULTURAL STUDIES (Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society) Grade: 12 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s Social Teaching.”
      A grade 12 theology course introduces Catholic social teaching.
      “WORLD RELIGIONS (Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues) Grade: 12 Credits: .5 credit Prerequisite: Theology Departmental Guidelines”
      A grade 12 theology course covers Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues.
  • The school profile lists 100 service hours as a graduation requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Profile (Class of 2025), St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1757948775/aquinas/a7dpt1wpgslejs6nzbhx/AcademicProfile.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Health Elective Online Course Service Hours SILVER KNIGHTS WINNERS Athletics, Music & Dance, Science .5 Credits 2 Credits .5 Credits 100 Hours”
      The graduation requirements in the school profile include 100 service hours (the profile's columns pair Service Hours with 100 Hours).
  • Campus Ministry holds retreats for freshmen, sophomores and juniors and monthly Nights of Fellowship, and students serve in liturgical ministries.
    Sources (3)
    1. Calendar (September 2026) - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-09-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sophomore Retreat - Campus Ministry All Day St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 2000 Marietta Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA”
      Campus Ministry holds a sophomore retreat at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (September 23, 2026).
    2. Calendar (November 2026) - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-11-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat All Day St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 2000 Marietta Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA”
      A freshman retreat is held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (November 3, 2026).
      “Junior Retreat All Day St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 2000 Marietta Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA”
      A junior retreat is held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (November 18, 2026).
    3. Mission and Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/about-sta/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “STA students share their Catholic Identity through middle school and Confirmation retreat programs at our local parishes. Monthly Nights of Fellowship combine faith, friendship, and fun as the STA community celebrates our Catholic Identity and spiritual camaraderie.”
      Students help with middle school and Confirmation retreats at local parishes, and the school holds monthly Nights of Fellowship.
      “Campus Ministry awakens students and faculty to the reality of Jesus present in our lives. In various ways, faith formation remains our focus as we encourage students to engage and explore the Theology curriculum, retreats, religious events, and opportunities for individual involvement. Students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, singers, and musicians.”
      Campus Ministry offers retreats and religious events; students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, singers and musicians.

Concerns

  • The calendar lists one class Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar (September 2026) - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-09-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Senior Mass & BBQ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Bienes Theater Mass & Cafeteria BBQ”
      A Senior Mass was held in the Bienes Theater on the evening of September 9, 2026.
  • The staff directory lists one person with a campus ministry title.
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/about-sta/directory · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ms. Ana Diaz Titles: Director of Campus Ministry Departments: Theology”
      Ms. Ana Diaz is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • The school calendar lists retreats for grades 9 through 11; no senior retreat.
    Sources (2)
    1. Calendar (September 2026) - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-09-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sophomore Retreat - Campus Ministry All Day St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 2000 Marietta Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA”
      Campus Ministry holds a sophomore retreat at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (September 23, 2026).
    2. Calendar (November 2026) - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/calendar?cal_date=2026-11-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat All Day St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 2000 Marietta Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA”
      A freshman retreat is held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (November 3, 2026).
      “Junior Retreat All Day St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 2000 Marietta Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA”
      A junior retreat is held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (November 18, 2026).

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Thomas Aquinas High School

  • Address: 2801 SW 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
  • Location: On campus

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Source: aquinas-sta.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, aquinas-sta.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, aquinas-sta.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 5 off campus

Retreats 4

  • Freshman RetreatOff campus
    November 3, 2026
    Day retreat at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Fort Lauderdale.
    aquinas-sta.org
  • Sophomore RetreatOff campus
    September 23, 2026
    Campus Ministry day retreat at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Fort Lauderdale.
    aquinas-sta.org
  • Junior RetreatOff campus
    November 18, 2026
    Day retreat at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Fort Lauderdale.
    aquinas-sta.org
  • Middle school and Confirmation retreat programsOff campus
    Students share their faith through middle school and Confirmation retreat programs at local parishes.
    aquinas-sta.org

Service 1

  • Leadership Program serviceOff campus
    The selective Leadership Program partners with local middle schools and non-profit programs for service.
    aquinas-sta.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, singers and musicians.
    aquinas-sta.org
  • Senior MassOn campus
    September 9, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
    Mass for seniors in the Bienes Theater, followed by a cafeteria barbecue.
    aquinas-sta.org

Social life 1

  • Nights of FellowshipOn campus
    Monthly; e.g. seniors October 22, 2026, 4:00-7:00 PM
    Monthly evenings combining faith, friendship and fun, held for individual classes.
    aquinas-sta.org, aquinas-sta.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Mission and Catholic Identity - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/about-sta/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministry awakens students and faculty to the reality of Jesus present in our lives. In various ways, faith formation remains our focus as we encourage students to engage and explore the Theology curriculum, retreats, religious events, and opportunities for individual involvement. Students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, singers, and musicians.”
    Campus Ministry offers retreats and religious events; students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, singers and musicians.
    “Campus Ministry awakens students and faculty to the reality of Jesus present in our lives. In various ways, faith formation remains our focus as we encourage students to engage and explore the Theology curriculum, retreats, religious events, and opportunities for individual involvement. Students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, singers, and musicians.”
    Campus Ministry offers retreats and religious events; students serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, singers and musicians.
    “Walk in faith and lead with purpose by getting involved in Campus Ministry. To learn more and join, ask your theology teacher for details”
    Students can join Campus Ministry through their theology teachers.
  2. Directory - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/about-sta/directory · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Ms. Ana Diaz Titles: Director of Campus Ministry Departments: Theology”
    Ms. Ana Diaz is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  3. Contact Us - St. Thomas Aquinas High Schoolaquinas-sta.org/about-sta/contact · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “ADDRESS 2801 SW 12TH STREET FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 Main Office: (954) 581-0700”
    The school is at 2801 SW 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312; the main office phone is 581-0700.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
76 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.18.4 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Miami, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)2,094
Students in grades 9–122,094
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio18.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Miami

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: miamiarch.org, miamiarch.org, miamiarch.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is St. Thomas Aquinas High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Miami. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of Miami.
What is St. Thomas Aquinas High School’s Compass Score?
87 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Thomas Aquinas High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Thomas Aquinas High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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