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Believe it Become it

Believe SLUH

Forged in deep-rooted belief that is nearly 500 years old...

SLUH is a private Catholic high school infused in the tradition of the Society of Jesus for boys who aspire to be Men for Others.

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Become SLUH

Lighting The World as a Beacon of Intellectual Vigor...

SLUH affords scholars from all walks of life the opportunity of a premier education, regardless of their economic circumstances.

Know SLUH

Marked by character that is distinctly unique...

SLUH is known for academic excellence, rich spirituality, vibrant student life and much more.

Worldwide

SLUH's exchange and immersion programs include partnerships with China, Russia, Australia, Colombia, and Honduras.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

On average, Jr. Bills earn a score of 30 on the ACT, with 30% scoring 33 or above.

Accessibility

Thanks to need-blind admission and $4.9 million in direct financial aid, our students come from 185 grade schools and 91 zip codes.
 

 

tradition

Founded in 1818 as a Latin school for boys, SLUH is the oldest private Catholic high school west of the Mississippi River.

Vocations

SLUH is a top feeder school for the Jesuits and Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis.

service

SLUH students perform 45,000+ hours of direct service to the marginalized each year.

competence

Our dedicated faculty, 95% of whom have advanced degrees, engage students through a rigorous core curriculum and 100+ electives.

Identity

“Religioni et Bonis Artibus," which encircles the SLUH seal, is Latin for “Religion and Fine Arts."

Leadership

The U.S. Dept. of Education honored SLUH as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School and a 2018 Green Ribbon School.

Recreation

SLUH has more than 75 clubs and co-curriculars, expansive green space and the largest pool hall in Missouri.

Examen

SLUH dedicates two minutes of reflective silence each day to the Ignatian “Examen of Consciousness."

Mascot

The Billiken is a symbol of good luck that became a national craze in the early 1900s.