St. Anthony Catholic High School

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St. Anthony Catholic High School
Address
St. Anthony Catholic High School
3200 McCullough Avenue

San Antonio, Texas

Monte Vista Historic District
San Antonio
,
(Bexar County)
,
Texas
78212

United States
Coordinates 29°27′35″N98°29′25.5″W / 29.45972°N 98.490417°W / 29.45972; -98.490417
Information
Type Private, Day
MottoLet your words speak and your actions teach
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
(Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word)
DenominationRoman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Saint Anthony of Padua
Established1903
Founder Oblates of Mary Immaculate
School districtArchdiocese of San Antonio
OversightUniversity of the Incarnate Word
PrincipalPatricia Ramirez
Grades 9–12
Gender Coeducational
Enrollment276 [1]  (2020-21)
Average class size16
Student to teacher ratio16:1 [1]
LanguageEnglish
Campus Urban
Color(s) Garnet and gray   
Athletics conferenceTexas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)
Sports12 sports
MascotYellow Jacket
Team nameYellow Jackets
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, [2] Texas Catholic Conference Education Department, and Texas Association of Non-Public Schools
Tuition$10,950 [1]
Athletic DirectorMichael Salas
Website sachs.org

St. Anthony Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school located in the Monte Vista Historic District in Midtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. [3] [4] It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio.

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History

St. Anthony Catholic High School was founded in 1903 by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate as a junior seminary. In 1995, the University of the Incarnate Word assumed management of St. Anthony and formed St. Anthony Catholic High School for boys; from this point on, the school would no longer remain a seminary.[ citation needed ] In 2002 the school announced that it would become coeducational in the 2003–2004 school year. [5] The school began accepting applications from girls in 2003. [6]

St. Anthony Catholic High School focuses on an integrated curriculum of academics, athletics, Christian services, community activities and spirituality, with the goal of preparing graduates for a life of Christian service.

St. Anthony Catholic High School also offers admission to international students in grades 9–12. [7]

Accreditation and membership

St. Anthony Catholic High School is accredited by the Texas Private Schools Association and is a member of the College Board, Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), National Catholic Educators Association (NCEA) and the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED). [8]

Academic offerings

St. Anthony is a college-preparatory institution offering a variety of courses, including Pre-Advanced Placement (PAP), Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit courses through the University of the Incarnate Word Senior Connection program.

In addition to the standard core curricular courses offered in the disciplines of English, mathematics, science and social studies, St. Anthony students may choose from over 18 elective courses to complete the 27.5 credit requirement. Offerings include Texas Education Agency endorsements in Arts & Humanities, Business and Industry, Multidisciplinary Studies, Public Service and STEM. [9]

The Brainpower Connection

The Brainpower Connection is a group of elementary and secondary schools affiliated with the University of the Incarnate Word providing an educational pathway starting in pre-kindergarten and going through PhD programs. The schools in the Brainpower Connection are the University of the Incarnate Word; St. Anthony Catholic High School, for young men and women; Incarnate Word High School, for young women; St. Mary Magdalene School; Blessed Sacrament School; St. Anthony Catholic School, and its developmental pre-school, the Katherine Ryan Program; and St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Elementary School. The two high schools of the Brainpower Connection are under the management of the University of the Incarnate Word. [10]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Private School Guide 2020-2021". San Antonio Magazine. Vol. 16, no. 3. December 2020. pp. 46–49. ISSN   2327-8315.
  2. ↑ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  3. ↑ "District Map Archived 2010-04-15 at the Wayback Machine ." Monte Vista Historic District. Retrieved on March 25, 2010.
  4. ↑ "SACHS Home." St. Anthony Catholic High School. Retrieved on March 25, 2010.
  5. ↑ Flores, Matt. "St. Anthony looks to enroll girls next fall Decision due in January." San Antonio Express-News . Section Metro / South Texas. December 19, 2002. Document ID: 0F8097B28224C501. "Hoping to avoid the financial stress that has befallen other parochial schools in recent years, and to follow a national trend of diversification, the all-boys St. Anthony Catholic High School plans to go co-ed next year."
  6. ↑ Gutierrez, Bridget. "Girls now enrolling at St. Anthony High." San Antonio Express-News . March 22, 2003. Section: Metro / South Texas. Document ID: 0FA2638F78751431.
  7. ↑ "International Admissions | St. Anthony Catholic High School". www.sachs.org. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
  8. ↑ "St Anthony Catholic High School - General Information". sachs.org. Archived from the original on 2008-12-25.
  9. ↑ "Curriculum | St. Anthony Catholic High School". www.sachs.org. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
  10. ↑ "Brainpower Connection | Brainpower Connection | University of the Incarnate Word".

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