St. Anthony Catholic High School
| St. Anthony Catholic High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 3200 McCullough Avenue San Antonio, Texas Monte Vista Historic District San Antonio , (Bexar County) , Texas 78212 United States 29°27′35″N 98°29′25.5″W / 29.45972°N 98.490417°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Day |
| Motto | Let your words speak and your actions teach |
| Religious affiliations | Roman Catholic (Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint | Saint Anthony of Padua |
| Established | 1903 |
| Founder | Oblates of Mary Immaculate |
| School district | Archdiocese of San Antonio |
| Oversight | University of the Incarnate Word |
| Principal | Patricia Ramirez |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 276[1] (2020–21) |
| Average class size | 16 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16:1[1] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Garnet and gray |
| Athletics conference | Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) |
| Sports | 12 sports |
| Mascot | Yellow Jacket |
| Team name | Yellow 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 Director | Michael 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.
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. 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
- Film director Robert Rodriguez
- Colorado Governor August William "Bill" Ritter Jr. (1970–1972)
- Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Mark Cooney
- San Antonio Spur Charles Bassey
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Back to citation occurrence 1.2 "Private School Guide 2020–2021". San Antonio Magazine. Vol. 16, no. 3. December 2020. pp. 46–49. ISSN 2327-8315.
- Back to citation SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
- Back to citation "District Map Archived 2010-04-15 at the Wayback Machine." Monte Vista Historic District. Retrieved on March 25, 2010.
- Back to citation "SACHS Home." St. Anthony Catholic High School. Retrieved on March 25, 2010.
- Back to citation 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."
- Back to citation Gutierrez, Bridget. "Girls now enrolling at St. Anthony High." San Antonio Express-News. March 22, 2003. Section: Metro / South Texas. Document ID: 0FA2638F78751431.
- Back to citation "International Admissions | St. Anthony Catholic High School". www.sachs.org. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- Back to citation "St Anthony Catholic High School – General Information". sachs.org. Archived from the original on December 25, 2008.
- Back to citation "Curriculum | St. Anthony Catholic High School". www.sachs.org. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- Back to citation "Brainpower Connection | Brainpower Connection | University of the Incarnate Word".
Further reading
- Gutierrez, Bridget. "St. Anthony sets sights on growth University, high school have plan to bolster Catholic tradition." San Antonio Express-News. March 8, 2002. Section: Metro / South Texas. Document ID: 0F225185B7F63C51.
- Gutierrez, Bridget. "St. Anthony aims high." San Antonio Express-News. March 8, 2002. Section: Metro / South Texas. Document ID: 0F22518547BA5290.