St. Thomas Aquinas High School

What St. Thomas Aquinas High School does

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a Roman Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school founded in 1936 and operated under the Archdiocese of Miami at a single campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2801 SW 12th Street). It serves students in grades 9–12 and offers a layered curriculum spanning Advanced Placement courses (26+ subjects), dual enrollment with St. Thomas University and Barry University for transferable college credit, and — most distinctively — a Cambridge Assessment International Education partnership established in 2024 as the first Catholic school in the United States to offer the Cambridge curriculum (General Paper, International History, Biology, Chemistry, Marine Science, plus Year 2 expansions including Global Perspectives, English Language, European History, Media Studies, Drama, and Thinking Skills). Co-curricular programming includes a STEM/Robotics program anchored in the Innovation Center, the Bienes Center for the Arts, athletics led by Athletic Director Twan Russell, Campus Ministry, and clubs/extracurriculars, supported by an Exceptional Student Services program and Summer Institute enrichment.

The school's commercial core is tuition. Annual tuition is $17,250 per student, plus a $500 non-refundable registration fee, billed through a mandatory FACTS Management enrollment with annual, semi-annual, or monthly plans; sibling ($500/student) and ADOM parish discounts apply, Step-Up For Students scholarships are accepted, and ancillary offerings include the Bienes Center for the Arts ticketing, the campus store (stacampusstore.com), Summer Camps, and donations via Institutional Advancement. The go-to-market is selective, single-channel direct enrollment via the Fort Lauderdale campus, with admissions anchored to the HSPT exam, holistic review across academic records, extracurricular involvement, character, and community contribution potential, supplemented by Open Houses, campus tours, and college-fair participation. The school is currently fully enrolled with limited transfer waitlist availability.

Revenue specifics, enrollment counts, and audited financials are not publicly disclosed, but the operating posture — a fully enrolled campus, 251–500 employees (approximately 160 faculty/staff), recent National Blue Ribbon School recognition (2022), academic outcomes (12 National Merit Semifinalists and 16 Commended Students in a recent cohort), and a 20,000+ alumni network — supports a mid-sized, mature, demand-constrained institution generating low-tens-of-millions in annual tuition revenue. Governance is provided by Principal Dr. Denise Aloma (Terrel H. Bell Award recipient, 2022), Executive Director Robert Biasotti, and four vice principals covering Academics & Curriculum, Personnel, Community Relations & Student Activities, and Discipline & School Safety.

Name

St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Legal name

St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Website

https://aquinas-sta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a co-educational Roman Catholic college preparatory high school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1936 under the Archdiocese of Miami and serving grades 9–12 with AP, dual enrollment, and the first U.S. Catholic-school Cambridge International curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Private high school
• Cambridge International curriculum
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from student tuition. Registration fee of $500 per year plus $17,250 annual tuition. Payment plans available through FACTS management including pay in full, semi-annual, or monthly options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a Roman Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school offering grades 9-12 instruction anchored in faith formation, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum (including AP, Dual Enrollment, and Cambridge International courses), and extensive co-curricular programs in STEM/robotics, athletics, fine arts, and Campus Ministry. It charges $17,250 annual tuition plus a $500 registration fee and delivers instruction on its single Fort Lauderdale campus under the Archdiocese of Miami.

Product overview

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a Roman Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory institution founded in 1936. The school operates a unified educational platform offering core academic programs alongside specialized programs including the Cambridge International Education partnership (first Catholic school nationally to offer this), Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment through St. Thomas University and Barry University, and the Academic Scholars Program (Veritas and PSAT Scholars). The school provides comprehensive student development through STEM/Robotics, athletics (led by Athletic Director Twan Russell), fine arts (Bienes Center for the Arts), Campus Ministry, and diverse extracurricular activities. Additional services include Exceptional Student Services with accommodations, Summer Institute enrichment programs, college counseling using Scoir and Naviance platforms, and a campus store. The school serves the Fort Lauderdale/South Florida community with approximately 20,000 alumni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Academic Programs Comprehensive college preparatory curriculum offering honors, Advanced Placement (AP), dual enrollment, and Cambridge International courses across core academic subjects including theology, English, mathematics, science, social studies, and world languages for grades 9-12.
• Cambridge International Education Globally recognized Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum making STA the first Catholic high school in the nation to offer this prestigious program, providing international qualifications in subjects such as General Paper, International History, Biology, Chemistry, Marine Science, Global Perspectives, English Language, European History, Media Studies, Drama, and Thinking Skills.
• Academic Scholars Program (Veritas Scholars & PSAT Scholars) Scholarship and recognition program where Veritas Scholars qualify through HSPT performance and receive partial tuition scholarships plus free standardized test prep through 11th grade, while PSAT Scholars qualify through 9th or 10th grade PSAT scores and also receive partial tuition scholarships.
• Dual Enrollment Programs Dual enrollment partnerships with St. Thomas University and Barry University allowing STA students to earn college credits while in high school, covering courses such as World Religions, Marine Biology, Composition, Calculus, Statistics, Spanish, Ethics, and Philosophy.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College Board's Advanced Placement courses offered in subjects including Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Physics, Psychology, History, and World Languages, with students sitting for AP exams in May.
• Summer Institute Summer enrichment program offering immersive learning experiences for new 7th/8th graders and current STA students, with courses led by experienced educators covering diverse academic topics to prepare students for the academic year ahead.
• Exceptional Student Services Accommodation plans and support services for students with documented disabilities, providing 50% extended time and preferential seating accommodations coordinated through the Student Support Services office.
• STEM/Robotics Program Award-winning STEM/Robotics program empowering students to innovate, compete, and excel in engineering, technology, and teamwork, including STEAMS competition hosting middle school events annually.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic department with sports including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, lacrosse, flag football, water polo, and more, led by Athletic Director Twan Russell with state championship achievements and national rankings (boys basketball ranked 18th nationally by MaxPreps).
• Bienes Center for the Arts State-of-the-art performing arts facility supporting drama, dance, art, and music programs, serving as the venue for STA Players theatrical productions and cultural events.
• Campus Ministry Faith formation program awakening students to Catholic identity through retreats, liturgies, religious events, and service opportunities, with students serving as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, and musicians.
• College Counseling & Advising Comprehensive college planning services including career exploration, college search, application guidance, scholarship assistance, and standardized test preparation, leveraging Scoir and Naviance platforms for student tracking and college list building.
• Clubs & Extracurricular Activities Diverse range of student clubs and activities including the Silver Knights awards program, cultural events, leadership opportunities, service learning, and the Cailini leadership program for young women.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 National Merit Semifinalists and 16 Commended Students recognized in recent academic year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• St. Thomas UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing STA students to earn college credits through courses offered in partnership with St. Thomas University. Dual enrollment courses include World Religions, Multi-Cultural Studies, Marine Biology, Ecology, Composition, Composition and Literature, Intro to Business, Principles of Marketing, Pre-Calculus: Trigonometry, Calculus I, Calculus III, Ordinary Differential Equations, Statistics, Spanish, Ethics, Philosophy II, and Student Life Skills.
• Barry UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing STA students to earn college credits through courses at Barry University. Students can earn dual credits for high school and college simultaneously with no additional fee for high school students.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTA became the FIRST Catholic school in the nation to partner with Cambridge. The partnership provides globally recognized curriculum and examinations including General Paper, International History, Biology, Chemistry, Marine Science, and new courses in Global Perspectives, English Language, European History, Media Studies, Drama, and Thinking Skills.
• SaferWatchcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool safety partnership providing secure reporting and emergency communication platform. A secure school is described as the foundation of effective learning, with safety being a priority and promise at STA.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pine Crest School: Highly selective private co-educational college preparatory day school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Comparable in academic rigor, college placement outcomes, and South Florida premium private school positioning.
• Christopher Columbus High School: Catholic all-male college preparatory school in Miami, FL operated by the Marist Brothers. Directly comparable Catholic college prep model in the same South Florida market with similar dual enrollment and AP offerings.
• American Heritage School: Large private college preparatory school in Plantation, FL (near Fort Lauderdale). Comparable in scale, college prep curriculum, STEM emphasis, and South Florida private school market positioning.
• NSU University School: Private college preparatory school in Fort Lauderdale affiliated with Nova Southeastern University. Comparable in rigorous college prep, STEM focus, and South Florida market positioning, with added university partnership dynamics.
• Westminster Academy: Private Christian college preparatory school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Comparable private college prep positioning, athletics, and academic outcomes in the immediate Fort Lauderdale market, though with a Protestant rather than Catholic orientation.
• Palmer Trinity School: Private co-educational Episcopal college preparatory school in Miami, FL. Comparable in faith-affiliated college prep model, small class sizes, and STEM/international curriculum emphasis in the South Florida market.
• Archbishop McCarthy High School: Catholic co-educational college preparatory high school in Southwest Ranches, FL, also under the Archdiocese of Miami. Directly comparable Catholic college prep offering in the same South Florida market.
• Cardinal Gibbons High School: Catholic co-educational college preparatory high school in Fort Lauderdale operated under the Archdiocese of Miami. Most direct geographic peer sharing the same diocesan affiliation, Catholic identity, and college prep positioning.
• Belen Jesuit Preparatory School: Catholic all-male Jesuit college preparatory school in Miami, FL. Comparable in faith-based college prep positioning, athletics, and STEM emphasis, with a similar national award profile.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Miami Schools: Umbrella organization overseeing STA and dozens of other Catholic schools across South Florida. Comparable as the governing incumbent providing shared resources, accreditation, and feeder pipeline dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/STAhighschool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AquinasSTA
• Facebookfacebook.com/St-Thomas-Aquinas-High-School-518564368220432
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/stthomasalumniassociation
• Instagraminstagram.com/stahighschool

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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