Jesuit High School of Tampa

What Jesuit High School of Tampa does

Jesuit High School of Tampa is a private, nonprofit Catholic college preparatory school operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), serving approximately 860 boys in grades 9 through 12 on a 40-acre campus at 4701 North Himes Avenue, Tampa, Florida. Founded in 1899 as Sacred Heart College, renamed in 1940, and relocated to its current Himes Avenue campus in 1956, the school delivers college preparatory education grounded in the Ignatian tradition. Core academic offerings include 29 AP courses, achieving a 90.1% AP pass rate with 127 AP Scholars with Distinction in 2025, a Dual Enrollment program with Saint Louis University granting transferable college credit to over 500 institutions, and a Project Lead The Way three-year Engineering program housed in a dedicated Engineering and Robotics Lab.

The school's infrastructure rests on integrated third-party education technology, including a 1:1 Apple iPad Program (in place since 2014 with 90%+ digital textbooks), the Canvas Learning Management System for digital course delivery, Blackbaud for student information and enrollment, Maia Learning and Naviance for college counseling, and FACTS for financial aid assessment and tuition payment plans. Spiritual formation is delivered through daily Mass, the Kairos junior retreat, service immersion mission trips, and the Jesuit Mission Corps post-college volunteer program, with students completing 40,000+ community service hours annually and a 150-hour graduation requirement.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition of $23,920 for 2026-27 (which is below the actual per-student cost), supplemented by registration, processing, iPad, grade-level materials, and AP exam fees; an all-inclusive SAGE Dining lunch program; and a substantial annual giving operation including Gaudiosa 2026 (which raised $1.35 million), President's Circle major gifts, the 1899 Bequest Society for planned giving, and various scholarship endowments. The student-teacher ratio is 11:1 with an average class size of 19 students, and the faculty comprises 115 listed members. Leadership is anchored by President Fr. Vincent Giacabazi, S.J. and Principal Mike Scicchitano '01, supported by three assistant principals (Academics, Mission, Discipline) and a Board of Trustees under the United States Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus.

Name

Jesuit High School of Tampa

Legal name

Jesuit High School of Tampa

Website

https://jesuittampa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jesuit High School of Tampa is a private, nonprofit Catholic Jesuit college preparatory school enrolling approximately 860 boys in grades 9-12 on a 40-acre Tampa campus, offering a college preparatory curriculum with 29 AP courses, dual enrollment with Saint Louis University, a 1:1 iPad Program, and Ignatian spiritual formation supported by tuition and charitable giving.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Jesuit High School charges tuition of $23,920 for the 2026-27 school year, which is below the actual cost per student due to financial aid and donor support. Additional fees include registration fee ($500), processing fee ($200 for new students), iPad fee ($515), grade level materials fees ($540-$670), and AP exam fees ($90 per AP course).
2. Annual Giving and Donations: The school relies on generous donations from families, alumni, and community friends through the Annual Fund drive to close the gap between tuition and actual cost to educate each student. Major giving programs include President's Circle, Gaudiosa annual event ($1.35 million raised in 2026), and planned giving (1899 Bequest Society).
3. Financial Aid and Scholarships: Need-based financial aid distributed through FACTS assessment service, with awards included in admissions decisions. School also accepts Florida School Choice Scholarships (Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options and for Students with Unique Abilities) through Step Up For Students and AAA Scholarship Foundation.

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Core offering

Jesuit High School of Tampa is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school delivering grades 9–12 education to approximately 860 boys on a 40-acre Tampa campus. The school provides 29 AP courses, dual enrollment with Saint Louis University, a 1:1 iPad program, retreats, athletics, fine arts, community service, and college counseling, all grounded in Ignatian formation of "Men for Others." Tuition for 2026–27 is $23,920, supplemented by donations and financial aid.

Product overview

Jesuit High School of Tampa is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school that has been forming young men in the Tampa Bay area since 1899. The school operates as a unified educational program enrolling approximately 860 boys in grades 9-12, offering a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum centered around 29 AP courses and a Dual Enrollment program with Saint Louis University. The school's educational ecosystem is supported by Canvas LMS for learning management, a 1:1 iPad Program for technology integration, and counseling platforms including Naviance and Maia Learning. Jesuit provides spiritual formation through its Office of Mission and Formation, the Kairos retreat program, Service Immersion Mission Trips, and the Jesuit Mission Corps volunteer program. Financial support for students is available through the St. Ignatius Scholars Program, Hurtado Service Scholarships, and Zipoli Organ Scholarships. The school publishes Perspectives Magazine triannually and offers Jesuit Summer Bridge for middle school students. Jesuit is accredited by Cognia and achieved School of Distinction recognition.

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Products and services

• Jesuit High School Educational Program Four-year Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory program for approximately 860 boys in grades 9–12, centered on rigorous academics, Ignatian spiritual formation, 150-hour community service graduation requirement, and championship athletics. Includes 29 AP courses, dual enrollment with Saint Louis University, 1:1 iPad integration, Canvas LMS, Maia Learning college readiness, daily Mass, retreats, and Jesuit Mission Corps formation.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level AP curriculum spanning 29 courses across multiple disciplines for Jesuit High School students in grades 9–12. Recognized by the College Board with 127 AP Scholars with Distinction in 2025.
• Dual Enrollment Program with Saint Louis University Dual enrollment partnership with Saint Louis University allowing Jesuit students to earn transferable college credit through the 1818 Advanced College Credit program. Jesuit faculty serve as SLU-certified Adjunct Professors delivering courses in Spanish Language III & IV, AP Latin, English III & IV, Chemistry, and Computer Science A.
• 1:1 iPad Program School-wide program providing each Jesuit student with an Apple iPad for academic use since 2014. Enables digital textbooks (90%+), multimedia learning, real-time collaboration, paperless workflows, and integration with the Canvas LMS.
• Jesuit Summer Bridge Five-week summer enrichment program founded in 2011 for local middle school boys, providing academic instruction in math, critical thinking, and language arts plus electives and activities. Led by Jesuit faculty and student counselors, it serves as a feeder program introducing participants to Jesuit culture.
• Jesuit Mission Corps Post-college volunteer formation program for Catholic men who serve one academic year as part-time faculty members and campus ministers, living in community near campus and mentoring students through retreats, discipleship groups, and campus ministry initiatives.
• Service Immersion Mission Trips Summer service immersion trips of 7–10 days in locations including South Dakota, Appalachia, Central America, Colombia, Belle Glade, and Guatemala, plus European Pilgrimages. Designed to serve those less fortunate and to live out Jesuit's mission of forming "Men for Others."
• Kairos Retreat Program Jesuit's signature three-day, two-night retreat for juniors, providing a structured opportunity for silence, reflective prayer, and faith deepening. Led by the peer ministry team and considered one of the most memorable experiences for Jesuit students.
• St. Ignatius Scholars Program Merit-based tuition assistance program established in 2014 for incoming freshmen who score in the top 2% nationwide on the HSPT entrance exam. Awards two Ignatius Scholars half tuition for four years and three Loyola Scholars quarter tuition.
• Hurtado Service Scholarships Half-tuition service scholarships established in 2017, awarded annually to two incoming students who demonstrate exceptional moral character and a strong desire to serve those in need. Named after St. Alberto Hurtado, S.J.
• Zipoli Organ Scholarships Organ scholarships founded in 2018 and named after Domenico Zipoli, S.J. Three recipients receive $3,000 in tuition assistance plus 12 months of professional organ lessons, with scholars playing for weddings, funerals, and school liturgies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.1% AP pass rate in May 2024, with school-record 12 courses achieving 100% pass rate
• +3 more outcomes

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Integration10 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saint Louis University (SLU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Dual enrollment partnership launched in 2019 offering Jesuit students college credit from SLU through the 1818 Advanced College Credit program. Jesuit faculty become Adjunct Professors certified by SLU. Credits transfer to over 500 colleges and universities. Courses include Spanish Language III & IV, AP Latin, English III & IV, Chemistry, and Computer Science A with dual enrollment options.
• Project Lead The WaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Three-year Engineering program incorporated into Jesuit curriculum starting 2016-17, operated in conjunction with Project Lead The Way. Based in state-of-the-art Engineering and Robotics Lab opened in 2019. Courses include Introduction to Engineering Design Honors, Principles of Engineering Design Honors, and Engineering Design & Development Honors.
• Step Up For StudentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFacilitates Florida School Choice scholarships including Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options and Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities. Students receiving FES-EO or FES-UA scholarships can use these at Jesuit.
• AAA Scholarship FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative facilitator for Florida School Choice scholarships, providing Family Empowerment Scholarship options for eligible students.
• FACTScoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party financial aid assessment service approved by FHSAA for evaluating need-based financial aid applications. Also provides tuition payment plan management including one-payment, semester, and monthly payment options.
• SAGE DiningminorOthersProvides all-inclusive lunch program included in tuition for 2026-27 school year. Students enjoy unlimited lunch service during designated lunch periods in the cafeteria.
• ApplecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for 1:1 iPad Program implemented in 2014, providing devices for all students enabling digital textbooks, multimedia learning, and technology-enhanced education.
• Canvas Learning Management SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system used by all Jesuit teachers for online course sites, posting assignments, announcements, and electronic resources. Students submit assignments digitally.
• CogniacoreOthersGlobal nonprofit education network providing accreditation services. Jesuit earned Cognia's highest honor, School of Distinction, in most recent accreditation review.

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Recent moves10 records

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Direct peers

• Jesuit High School New Orleans: A Jesuit, Catholic, college preparatory school for boys in New Orleans. Operates the same Ignatian educational model and is part of the same national Jesuit secondary school network as Jesuit Tampa, with comparable curriculum, retreats, and service requirements.
• Belen Jesuit Preparatory School: A Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory school for boys in Miami, Florida. Shares the same Jesuit mission, college-prep curriculum, and all-boys format, making it the most direct in-state Florida peer to Jesuit Tampa.
• Jesuit High School Jacksonville: A Jesuit college preparatory school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving young men in a college-prep program grounded in Ignatian pedagogy. Another direct Florida Jesuit network peer to Jesuit Tampa.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: A prestigious independent, non-denominational college preparatory school located in Tampa, FL, serving grades pre-K through 12. The leading Tampa Bay private school peer competing for the same college-prep families.
• Tampa Preparatory School: A co-educational independent college preparatory school in downtown Tampa serving grades 6-12. Direct geographic competitor for Tampa Bay college-prep families considering private education alternatives.
• Clearwater Central Catholic: A diocesan Catholic college preparatory school in Clearwater, FL, serving the broader Tampa Bay area. Competes with Jesuit Tampa for Catholic families seeking rigorous college-prep education.
• St. Petersburg Catholic High School: A Catholic co-educational college preparatory school in St. Petersburg, FL. Another Tampa Bay regional Catholic peer competing for Catholic families seeking secondary education.
• Fordham Preparatory School: A Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory school for young men in the Bronx, NY. Operates the same Jesuit educational model and is a flagship of the U.S. Jesuit secondary network alongside Jesuit Tampa.
• Georgetown Preparatory School: A Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory school for young men in North Bethesda, MD. Direct comparability as a flagship Jesuit college prep school in the same national network.
• Saint Thomas High School: A Basilian Catholic college preparatory school for boys in Houston, TX. Comparable as a Catholic single-gender college preparatory school with strong athletic tradition and dual-credit programming.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/jesuittampa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jesuit-high-school-of-tampa-fl
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Funding overview

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