St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Fort Lauderdale)

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Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Motto Vita. Deo. Veritas
(Latin: Life. God. Truth.)
Established 1936
Type Private
Head Monsignor Vincent T. Kelly
Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Campus Urban, 20 acres (.08 km²)
Enrollment 2,145
Faculty 116
Tuition $7,100
$5,900 Catholic Parish members
Colors Blue & gold
Homepage [www.aquinas-sta.org]
St. Thomas Aquinas High School (STA) was established in 1936, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Sponsored by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the school has 2,145 9th to 12th grade students on its 20-acre campus in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Motto	Vita. Deo. Veritas (Latin: Life. God. Truth.)
Established	1936
Type	Private
Head	Monsignor Vincent T. Kelly
Location	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Campus	Urban, 20 acres (.08 km²)
Enrollment	2,145
Faculty	116
Tuition	$7,100 $5,900 Catholic Parish members
Colors	Blue & gold
Homepage	[www.aquinas-sta.org]

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Academic achievements

The class of 2005 graduated with 16 National Merit Semifinalists, and 23 National Merit Commended Students. The class of 2004 graduated 24 National Merit Finalists, 3 Semifinalists, and 29 National Merit Commended Students.

*The Class of 2003 had a state high 36 National Merit finalists which was the 13 highest in the country.

The class of 2001 had 25 National Merit Finalists.
In 1985 and 1996 the school was recognized by the Department of Education first as a "School of Excellence" and then the Blue Ribbon Award.
In 2005, the Catholic High School Honor Roll named STA as one of "the Top 50 Secondary Schools in the nation."

The school was recognized by Sports Illustrated as the third "Best High School Athletic Program."
STA has won the Broward County All-Sports Trophy for 21 consecutive years.
STA has won the Dodge Sunshine Cup FHSAA Floyd E. Lay All-Sports award for 11 consecutive years.
George Smith, longtime football coach and athletic director, was inducted into FHSAA Hall of Fame. His teams in 29 seasons have a total record of 292-62 (.825%), 3 state championships out of 9 appearances, 22 district titles, and 9 undefeated regular seasons.
STA Women's Track and Field Team has won States 8 consecutive times.
STA Boys Cross Country Regional Champions 2005, composed of Gabriel Leitz, Martin Urrutia, Kyle Bartfay, Micheal Padro, and Daniel Urrutia.
STA Men's Swimming and Diving has won 8 consecutive state championships from 1997-2005

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