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University of Santo Tomas Senior High School

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Established 2016
Principal Assoc. Prof. Mary Erika N. Bolaños, LPT, PhD
Regent Rev. Fr. Ermito G. de Sagon, O.P.
Students 5,549 (as of August 2025)[1]
Location Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Building, España Blvd, UST, Sampaloc, Manila
Newspaper La Stampa
Patron saint Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Colors Teal Gold
Nickname UST Senior High or UST SHS

The University of Santo Tomas Senior High School, popularly known as UST SHS or UST Senior High, is the senior high school of the University of Santo Tomas, established in 2016.[2] It is one of the university's three academic units offering basic education.[3]

Academics

The academic programs include core subjects that adhere to the curriculum guides set by the Department of Education, along with contextualized subjects that are shared among all program but tailored to suit the specific focus of each. Additionally, each program offers specialized subjects geared towards preparing students for their chosen tertiary programs.[4]

Programs

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (STEM) – a curriculum is based in pursuing tertiary programs related to physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology. It is aligned with college programs in the College of Science, Faculty of Engineering, College of Architecture, and the College of Information and Computing Sciences.
  • Business and Entrepreneurship Program (BE; formerly but still known as Accountancy, Business and Management or ABM) – is solely based in management with its specialized subjects being business mathematics, accountancy, business organization, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, as well as ethics in business. It is aligned with college programs in the AMV–College of Accountancy, College of Commerce and Business Administration, and the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
  • Health-Allied Program (HA) – different from other senior high schools which the University offers to those who will work on the health profession. The curriculum offers lessons on anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry as well as physics. It is aligned with college programs in the Faculty of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, and the College of Rehabilitation Sciences.
  • Humanities and Social Sciences Program (HUMSS) – is mainly based in liberal arts education and social sciences aligned with college programs in the Faculty of Arts and Letters and the College of Education.
  • Music, Arts, and Design Program (MAD) – focuses in performing arts, media, visual arts, and industrial design aligned with those who want to pursue a degree in the College of Fine Arts and Design and Conservatory of Music.
  • Physical Education and Sports Program (PES) – is a track whose curriculum is based in sports and wellness, with coaching and fitness leadership. It is aligned with college programs in the Institute of Physical Education and Athletics.

Facilities

The UST Senior High School initially resided in the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes Building before relocating to the Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Building in 2019.[5] The UST Senior High School is situated on the 10th to 15th floors of the Frassati Building, positioned in the southeastern part adjacent to the UST campus and connected via a link bridge.

The Miguel de Benavides Library also has a branch in its sixth floor, which is exclusively for UST Senior High School students.[6][7]

Student Organizations

The UST Senior High School is home to various student organizations.[8]

Student publication

  • La Stampa, official student publication of the senior high school

Student-based organizations

Academic-based organizations

Skills-based organizations

Religious organizations

See also

References

  1. Back to citation Amador Denzel M. Teston (27 August 2025). "UST student population up 4% in Term 1 of AY 2025-2026". The Varsitarian. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  2. Back to citation Antonio, Rafael L. (2015-06-29). "Big 4 admission tests to continue". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  3. Back to citation "Faculties, Colleges, Institutes, and Schools". University of Santo Tomas. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  4. Back to citation "Senior High School". University of Santo Tomas. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  5. Back to citation Magpali, Charm Ryanne (2019-09-07). "New building welcomes 3,531 SHS students". The Varsitarian. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  6. Back to citation "Branches - Miguel de Benavides Library". library.ust.edu.ph. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  7. Back to citation "The Academia" (PDF). University of Santo Tomas.
  8. Back to citation Retrieved from the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School student handbook school year 2021-2022.
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