School Background

Saint Lawrence Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory community committed to the mission of Jesus Christ. Striving to create a caring family environment, we share our Christian beliefs with all students regardless of race or creed. We nurture our community through prayer, workshop, and service.

In cooperation with students and parents, we seek to encourage our students’ moral and spiritual potential. Saint Lawrence Academy recognizes the uniqueness and dignity of the individual. We help to develop our students’ intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth, and encourage them to achieve their fullest potential.

Through our curriculum, we promote the growth of the whole student in a school with a diverse population. We empower the students to become responsible leaders who will fully share their gifts and talents with family, church and local and global communities.

 

Saint Lawrence Academy is a four-year co-educational Catholic high school that provides students with a fully accredited college preparatory program within a caring family environment. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association have accredited Saint Lawrence Academy. Saint Lawrence Academy was given a six-year accreditation beginning in spring 2006.

 

Saint Lawrence Academy does not discriminate against students of any race, color, religion, nationality, and/or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

 

• Saint Lawrence graduates entering college: 99%
• Saint Lawrence Academy students enrolled in Honors or Advanced Placement courses: 25%
• Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
• Average class size: 21
• Length of day: 8:10 am – 2:45 pm
• 6 periods per day
• Average class period 50 minutes
• Faculty: There are 30 faculty members; 53% have advanced degrees

The tuition schedule is set each spring. For reference, tuition and fees for 2007 – 2008 school year:

• Application fee - $65.00
• Registration fee - $500.00 (to secure place in class)
• Basic tuition - $11, 480.00*
• Fees - $400.00 for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors; $500.00 for seniors**
• *Tuition payable over ten months beginning in July
• **Fees cover the cost of the computer lease, Campus Ministry retreat, Activities participation fee, Parent Club membership, and Yearbook. In the case of seniors, it also covers their graduation expenses.
• Uniforms and books are sold separately.