St. Laurence High School

I love St. Laurence School because we are family there. They go out of their way to help families who are struggling to keep their boys in school. They help as best they can. That is why they really can use the $20,000 because they are always trying to help our families.
--Submitted by a parent

It feels like home! The staff, teachers, parents and students are good people, who really care about the well being of each and every student! Leaders are born here and heart of gold are found here! Life is Good!
--Submitted by a parent

The student body is the most diverse I've ever encountered. Integration is there, of course groups are formed -- that's natural, but when I was a student, my peers made a conscious effort to talk to everyone. This is what separates STL from the rest of the pack. Tolerance and discipline is expected while school pride is contagious. The faculty -- at least when I was there -- was amazing. When I look back, the kids/young adults were not 'fake' nice, but genuinely humble; most kids came from blue collared families so they treated the school as a second family. I just wish the academics offered more AP classes and vocational tracks for those that weren't going to college. The school maybe small, and not as flashy as Rita, Rice, or Carmel but it's the hidden gem -- they guy next door that you shouldn't underestimate.
--Submitted by a student

Our third child is about to graduate from St. Laurence. 14 years ago when we went to an open house at St. Laurence, we really loved it. Just to compare, we went to visit other schools in the area, but we did not have the warm, welcoming feeling as we did in this school. Our third boy is graduating soon and we still brag about this great school. We really appreciate the respect the children demonstrate when you visit the school for any reason (pay tuition...), the students treat you with respect, open the doors, guide you to the area you need to go(you don't find this welcoming everywhere.) After 14 years, we are still impressed with the great manners children demonstrates 'They sure become the greatest leaders we would like to see everywhere' Great Academics and extra-curriculum activities.
--Submitted by a parent

This is probably one of the greatest schools in the area. The teachers go above and beyond the normal call of duty. The atmosphere is awesome and everyone knows everyone else; you are treated as a second family. Don't let this school be pushed aside, you will not regret the time spent here and the lessons learned are essential for life. If given the opportunity I wouldn't pick another school. This is the place where leadership begins.
--Submitted by a student

St. Laurence was nothing short of a spectacular experience during my four years of attendance. I wanted to attend every day because if I didn't it always seemed like I missed something. The faculty is extremely dedicated to turning boys into men. Teachers at St. Laurence are looked at like legends. The education is outstanding. The lessons learned are not just about math and science but about life and people. Social development as well as academics helped me become successful in my life and others as well. I would really like to question the parents who believe the discipline is over the top, because why else would you be paying tuition for a place that does not discipline its students. And discipline is what makes these men think about there decisions in the future after they graduate.
--Submitted by a former student

St. Laurence has been an experience. You receive as much as you put in. The academics are average, but there are some teachers who make attending St. Laurence worth it.
--Submitted by a student

As an alum and a public high school teacher/dean I can't say enough about this place. I truly believe I learned not only academics but life skills that I utilize every day while at 'The Vikingdome' Much of what was taught during college I already had exposure to and a foundation for while others students struggled. I love going back and still feel like family. This is truly a special place. The academics, discipline and sense of belonging are second to none.
--Submitted by a former student

My son is in his 3rd year at Laurence, now a Junior, and he would never want to go anywhere else. It's a school that helps boys and keeps there minds on their futures. They are a wonderful school that cares about their students, by making them all feel equally intelligent and they worry about their futures making the college experience less scary and more exciting.
--Submitted by Vivian Oliva, a parent

St. Laurence is an institution dedicated to molding young men into community leaders. The staff's commitment to the student body is a reason it ranks as one of the mosted respected schools in the area. The level of educators at this school is really amazing.
--Submitted by a former student