A 94 - 100
B 87 - 93
C 78 - 86
D 70 - 77
F 0 - 69
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Profile For Colleges
CEEB/ACT Code: 191438
Mission Statement
St. Thomas More
Catholic High School
educates students to be
seekers of truth,
individuals of character,
and
“God’s servant rst.”
Founded in 1982, St. Thomas More Catholic High School (STM)
is a comprehensive, four-year, coeducational institution of the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana. Begun as a
consolidation of two Catholic high schools, STM has continued
to grow and serves a diverse population of learners from across
the Acadiana region.
All faculty have degrees from accredited universities. Forty-
three percent of the 89 faculty members for 2020 - 2021 have
advanced degrees including two with doctoral degrees. Several
faculty members have received national recognition for their
academic achievements. All are active in professional, civic,
or church organizations.
Community
Unweighted GPA is computed on a 4.0 scale. The grading scale
for St. Thomas More Catholic High School is:
St. Thomas More Catholic High School admits male and female students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin or disability
in violation of state or federal law or regulation in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and
other school-administered programs.
St. Thomas More Catholic High School does not report class
rank. Grade distributions are available.
American College Testing - ACT
STM
25.6
23.3
24.7
23.1
24.3
Louisiana
18.3
18.1
19.1
18.9
18.7
National
19.9
20.2
21.2
20.6
20.6
English
Math
Reading
Science
Composite
STM Honors Program Composite - 28.2
Enrollment 2020-2021
Total Students - 905
Class of 2020 - 257
St. Thomas More Catholic High school produces graduates
with strong Catholic values who see themselves as servants
of God. They are critical thinkers, problem solvers, effective
communicators, and leaders. STM alumni are independent,
civically minded, creative, spirit-lled, and kind. They develop
and contribute their talents to the community. STM implements
a rigorous curriculum, emphasizing the relevance of learning
and a connection to real-world situations. Student achievement
consistently exceeds both state and national averages. Using
state-of-the-art technology, including a 1:1 laptop initiative
and award-winning library resources, students participate in
learning experiences focused on developing essential 21st-
century skills and critical thinking abilities.
stmcougars.net
Accreditation
Faculty
Vision Statement
Statistical Profile 2019 - 2020
Awards and Distinctions 2019 - 2020
Class Rank
Grading Scale
• Diocese of Lafayette
• La. State Department of Education
• AdvanceED/Southern Association of Colleges
& Schools
• 2020 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
• National Catholic Education Association
• La. High School Athletic Association
• Twenty Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars
• Five Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars with Honors
• Three Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars with
Distinction
Kelley Leger, Principal
Martin Cannon, Assistant Principal
Denise Nero, Assistant Principal
Rich Lane, Dean of Students
Kristen Brown, Senior Counselor [email protected]
Nicole Strother, Junior Counselor [email protected]
Christy Romero, Sophomore Counselor christy[email protected]
Laura Trahan, Freshmen Counselor [email protected]
Elizabeth Sandridge, Director of College Counseling [email protected]
Mamie Romero, Registrar [email protected]
Robyn Alfonso, Assistant Director of Admissions [email protected]
450 E. Farrel Road | Lafayette, LA 70508
Main (337)988-3700 | Fax (337)988-2911
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College Acceptance Profile
Since the inception of St. Thomas More Catholic High School in 1982, STM graduates have earned admission into a widely diverse
prole of post secondary education. On average, 60 percent of graduates receive scholarship awards. A forerunner in student
accomplishments, 98 percent of St. Thomas More Catholic High School graduates pursue higher education at the college level.
Students have received acceptances to numerous colleges and universities, among these:
Rhodes College
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers
Santa Clara University
Savannah College of Art & Design
St. Edward’s University
St. Joseph’s Abbey
St. Louis University Madrid
Seton Hall College
Sewanee The University of the South
Southern Methodist University
Spring Hill College
Stanford University
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A & M University
Texas Christian University
The Ohio State University
Trinity University
Tulane University
U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
U.S. Naval Academy
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Colorado-Boulder
University of Dallas
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Houston
University of Kentucky
University of Louisiana Lafayette
University of Louisiana Monroe
University of Mississippi
University of New Orleans
University of Notre Dame
University of Oklahoma
University of Paris
University of Pennsylvania
University of South Carolina
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Tennessee
University of Texas at Austin
University of Utah
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Washington and Lee University
Washington University-St. Louis
Wilmington University
Xavier University
4 units English I - IV
4 units Religion I - IV
4 units Mathematics - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
and one higher level math
4 units Science - Physical Science, Biology I, Chemistry
and one higher level science
4 units Social Studies - United States History, Civics,
World Geography, History Elective
2 units Physical Education
2 units World Language
1 unit Fine Arts
3 units Electives
In order to receive a St. Thomas More Catholic High School
diploma, a student in the 2020 graduating class must complete
28 Carnegie units.
Course Offerings
English Language
English Literature
Calculus AB
European History
United States History
US Government and Politics
Psychology
Studio Art: Drawing
Curriculum
St. Thomas More Catholic High School offers a differentiated curricu-
lum, including Advanced Placement, honors, and college preparatory
courses. All courses are aligned with state and national standards and
prepare students for college admissions and post secondary studies.
Honors Courses
English I, II, III, IV
Physical Science
Biology I, II
Physics
Chemistry I, II
US History
Civics
World Geography
World History
Honors curriculum
Students have completed
6 or more honors courses
(one or more may be AP).
College Prep curriculum
Students have completed
less than 6 honors courses.
Algebra I, II
Geometry
Pre-Calculus
French II, III, IV
Spanish II, III, IV
Art II, III, IV
Advanced Placement
Courses
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2021 Grade Distribution (based on 6 semester transcript)
Dual Enrollment
United States History
English IV
Algebra III
4.0 3.8 - 3.99
3.4 - 3.79 3.0 - 3.39
2.5 - 2.99
2.0 - 2.49
< 2.0
0
0
37
14
26
34
23
19
3
1
9
12
0
36
