Does my son need a perfect ISEE score to get into St. Thomas? We get this question every fall. The answer is no. We understand why parents ask. St. Thomas is a college preparatory school where boys are challenged to think critically, communicate clearly, and master what they learn. They debate ideas in Socratic [...]
You’ve pictured your son at St. Thomas. Now let’s make a plan to get him here. Making a St. Thomas education accessible to families is part of our Basilian mission. Each year, about one-third of our students receive financial aid or scholarships. St. Thomas awards more than $3.5 million annually, with individual awards covering [...]
The Eagle Flyer - September 2026 Dear Future St. Thomas Families, Some families begin discerning as early as sixth grade, while others begin in eighth grade, and there is no wrong time to start. Whichever situation you find yourself in, you’re right on time. What matters is knowing what to do next, so [...]
When you start looking at high schools, it can seem like there is a lot to do. Open houses, entrance exams, shadow visits, applications, and deadlines can make it seem as though everything needs to happen at once. It does not. Whether your student is just beginning to learn about high schools, starting to [...]
When searching for high schools, odds are you’ve googled “private high schools near me” or “best high schools in Houston.” You may have even asked ChatGPT to recommend a high school. The good news is Houston has lots of great schools to choose from. The hard part is figuring out which school will be [...]
The Eagle Flyer - August 2026 Dear Future Eagles, Welcome to the very first issue of the 2026–2027 St. Thomas High School Eagle Flyer. Whether your son is an 8th grader applying to St. Thomas this year or a 7th grader just starting his high school search, we created this newsletter to help [...]
Have you seen United Airlines’ “Good Leads the Way” campaign? It shares a powerful idea: by leading with goodness, we can create a better world and future for those around us. While this United Airlines campaign has just recently begun, the concept of leading with goodness has been at the heart of St. Thomas [...]
The Eagle Flyer - October 2025 Dear Future Eagle Families, Last month, we sent you a chart to help compare schools by academics, activities, values, location, and cost. Many families told us it helped them see what really matters most. By now, you may have narrowed your list—maybe to private schools, single-gender options, or Catholic schools. Each path [...]
Wells Granger was a dynamic leader and standout student whose impact at St. Thomas High School reflected a commitment to goodness and excellence. As Student Body President, varsity football captain, and academic high-achiever, Wells exemplified what it means to lead with integrity and purpose. A three-year football letterman, Wells led his team in rushing yards [...]
Obinna Umeh was an accomplished student-athlete who excelled both on the field and in the classroom. A varsity football captain and standout defensive end/outside linebacker, he earned over 20 Division I offers from top programs including Stanford, Harvard, Michigan State, and Georgia Tech. He committed to continuing his athletic and academic career at Duke University. [...]
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