Saint Louis University High Private School

• Location: St. Louis, USA,
• Founded in: 1818,
• Number of students: more than 1000,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type: boys only.

Saint Louis University High School (SLUH) is an all-boys Catholic school that offers a rigorous four-year academic program and Advanced Placement courses.

SLUH has been operating for more than 205 years, and was established in 1818 as a Latin school for boys. Since its foundation, the school has changed its name four times and its location five times, constantly expanding and adapting to modern educational requirements. Now the educational institution is located in the city of St. Louis and devotes itself to serving and educating intellectually gifted students, regardless of their financial situation.

Academic diversity, faculty advisory, leisure activities and extracurricular development make students truly fulfilling, well-rounded individuals with competitive knowledge that allows them to gain admission to top universities around the world.

The school does not have residential buildings. Exchange students who come to SLUH are accommodated in the homes of their host families and have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the national culture and customs, taste the home cuisine of the locals and are regularly provided with food, assistance and care.

The cafeteria operating on the institution's campus is provided by Food Service Consultants. Many students bring lunches and snacks from home, but they can also purchase a wide range of proper, balanced meals in the dining room, from hot lunches to sandwiches, sweets and drinks. Vending machines are also installed in the premises.

Extracurricular activities for SLUH students have three main areas: arts, sports, and ministry.

SLUH values all aspects of its students, so it supports their endeavors with a variety of student clubs, events and opportunities to participate in the activities of community organizations. Thus, students can realize their interests in musical concerts, theatrical performances, dance and performing arts classes, vocal groups and other associations dedicated to creativity.

Some areas of student clubs:

• Singing a cappella,
• Chess
• Chinese
• Chorus
• Latin American Club,
• Mathematics
• Medical professions,
• Poetry and literature,
• STEAM.

The sports component of the extracurricular life of students is a variety of areas for group and individual training. Sports are divided into seasons, as the infrastructure of the campus allows you to professionally practice some of them on professional outdoor and indoor venues. For example, in the winter, students can participate in basketball, hockey, tennis, shooting, and wrestling training, and in the fall, take up football, swimming, and diving. Summer time gives students the opportunity to try their hand at such areas as baseball, golf, lacrosse, rugby, tennis, volleyball, frisbee, water polo and others. SLUH has four teams that compete in the Missouri School Esports Federation during the school year.

Each day, silence fills the campus for two minutes: a special moment dedicated to the Exam of Conscience, a self-examination inspired by St. Ignatius. Then, each day during the closing prayer, voices echo in the hallways and classrooms saying together, "To the glory of God." In this way, the faith, service and purity of mind of the students are maintained, but without religious obtrusiveness: SLUH pupils realize their potential by participating in charity events, community service and helping local people.

• One of the best private schools in Missouri,
• The average ACT score is 29, which is higher than the average score of high school students,
• A relatively inexpensive institution compared to East and West Coast schools,
• SLUH graduates go on to prestigious universities around the world,
• A wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports and creative activities,
• The maximum class size is 21 students and the student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1,
• Student exchange programs with schools in Russia, China, France, Colombia,
• 95% of teachers have higher academic degrees.

SLUH settled on the current campus in 1924 and regularly renovates and renovates buildings and equipment. Due to its central location in the city, the 32-acre study area is adjacent to many public places: parks, cafes and restaurants, shopping and entertainment centers, and bus stops. The school is located in the picturesque South Forest Park, close to famous institutions: the St. Louis Science Center, the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Barnes Jewish Hospital, and others.

The school also owns an 88-acre site in Silex, which houses the Madonna della Strada Retreat Center.

Some of the features of the main campus are:

• 52 classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment: projectors, Apple TV for presentations, interactive whiteboards,
• Computer, Scientific, Language Laboratories,
• A spacious, strategically planned innovation lab consisting of a production hall, a classroom, a space for STEAM competitions, a room for group meetings and project work,
• The Si Commons building, which opened in 2012 and includes a student cafeteria, a place of worship and a multi-purpose event space,
• A new media center with classrooms for gathering student clubs, a large co-working area and a production studio,
• A state-of-the-art performing arts centre with a capacity of 610 seats,
• An art gallery to showcase student works,
• Outdoor green areas for walking and relaxing.

The sports infrastructure of the institution is:

• An athletics stadium where lacrosse, football, rugby and frisbee teams train
• Danis Field House with two full-size basketball courts, a dedicated wrestling hall,
• Basketball stadium with natural turf,
• 400-metre eight-lane jogging track,
• Fitness center with gyms,
• Hagan lounges equipped with billiard tables and areas for ping-pong, table football.

Many partner organizations provide their infrastructure for SLUH student learning and development, such as:

• Forest Park Natatorium, which serves as a place for training and competitions in water polo, swimming and diving,
• Public golf courses and a 27-hole training centre in Forest Park,
• The Dwight Davis Tennis Center with 18 floodlit courts and a stadium.

The academic year lasts from August to May. Pupils rest on weekends, national and international holidays, holidays. Classes take place on weekdays: Monday to Friday, in the morning, followed by extracurricular activities, excursions and participation in student clubs.

An approximate list of additional costs:

• Accommodation and meals,
• Contributions to student clubs,
• Trips & Events,
• Study materials,
• Off-campus leisure: public transport, cafes and restaurants, mobile communications, etc.
• Personal spending.

The application process closes in August. Applicants need to complete several registration steps:

• Creating an account and filling out an online form,
• Scheduling a family interview with the admissions committee,
• Passing the attestation test,
• Getting a positive response from employees with an invitation to training.

Letters with the decision on admission arrive in January.

About 280 new students are admitted to the school every year.

SLUH's alumni community includes more than 15,000 men who have gone on to realize their academic potential at top universities in the United States. Some of those who graduated from here are engaged in charity in other countries, entrepreneurship, research and scientific activities.

International candidates wishing to receive a quality education at SLUH must meet the admission criteria:

• High academic performance in grades 6-8 – in all subjects there should be mainly fours and fives,
• High standardized test/exam scores of 77% and above,
• Individual achievements in extracurricular activities that show the student's leadership potential and interests,
• Commitment to Catholic education and regular practice of worship is encouraged,
• Knowledge of English at the B2 level, as all classes are conducted in English,
• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or permanent residency in the United States.

Scholarships are awarded to students who excel in academics, sports, the arts, and social activities. Most are awarded once a year and act as tuition coverage.

Examples of scholarships:

• U.S. President's Scholarships,
• Perpetual financial assistance based on material need,
• Thomas W. Connors Memorial Fellowship,
• Dr. Francis J. Francis J. Memorial Fellowship Corrigan,
• Alfred J. Smith Memorial Fellowship Dilla and Helen M. Dill.

47% of students receive aid in the amount of $1,000 or more, with an average reward of more than $10,000 annually. The scholarship fund is more than $4,600,000  .

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision