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Academically, St. John's is an exceptionally strong school. It prepares its students to be at the top of their classes in college, especially in sciences and writing courses. However, the environment is extremely stressful and not for all types of students. Every single student at this school is exceptionally smart and those who are only slightly above average may feel as thought they are the least intelligent in their class. Another downfall is their lack of a strong Fine Arts program. The athletics are decent, especially for such a small private school. A St. John's student is almost always guaranteed to get in to college, with the great academics and the fabulous college counselors.
The school is excellent, but the stress level is very high. There have been children who commit suicide because of this school.
I am an alumni of St. John's and I have the priviledge of sharing with you what an unique environment SJS offers its students. The teachers are outsanding, the facilities are top notch, and the academics are at a collegiate level. I was so prepared for college that I was editing senior thesis papers during my freshman year. I also have an incredible group of friends from my class who, seven years later, I still see on a regular basis. Not only are they my friends, but they are a part of my network of business associates as well. My experience was unforgettable and when I have children, there is no question in my mind that I will send them there.
Very possibly the most advanced academics in the Houston area, most definitely one of the best in the state. St. John's has a wonderful selection of electives from classes that examine advanced college level math to courses that study current events from a historical perspective, ex. Middle East History AP. While their sports programs lag in most areas, St. John's is the reigning boys and girls SPC lacrosse champions (and are the proud hosts of many lax clinics). Their fine arts program is excellent, but only if the student pursues that course- there is very little in the way of required fine arts classes.
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