2017-2018 school profile

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Mission Statement Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching – this is Dominican education at St. Pius X High School. Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community’s diverse gifts and heritage, and embody social justice and service.

Community Statement

St. Pius X High School is a co-educational Catholic college preparatory school in northwest Houston, owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of Houston. We serve a diverse student body which represents more than 60 parishes and 121 zip codes across the community. We are committed to fostering each individual’s intellectual, spiritual and physical potential within a challenging academic and nurturing Christian environment.

Accreditations and Affiliations

St. Pius X High School is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS CASI) and AdvanceED. Memberships and affiliations are also held with the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), College Board, ERB, Houston Area Independent Schools (HAIS), ASCD, NASSP, Texas Association for College Admission Counseling and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

Enrollment

Total: 638 young men and women Grade 12: 170 Grade 11: 172 Grade 10: 134 Grade 09: 162

Ethnicity

African American. . . . . . . . . . . 14% Asian/Pacific Islander. . . . . . . . 10% Caucasian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46%

International Students 38 from 5 countries

Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24%

Religious Affiliation

Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%

Catholic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59% Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41%

Multi-Racial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%

Administration Carmen Garrett Armistead Head of School Diane Larsen Principal Ronald George Director of Finance Monica Clem Interim Director of Advancement / Director of Alumni Kathryn Griep Director of Admissions

Counseling Jennifer Boyles Director of Counseling boylesj@stpiusx.org Yvonne Clark Counselor clarky@stpiusx.org Christian Zela Counselor zelac@stpiusx.org Claudia Valbuena College Counselor valbuenac@stpiusx.org

Faculty More than 70% of St. Pius X faculty members hold a master’s degree or above.

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811 W. Donovan Street, Houston, TX 77091 | 713.692.3581 | www.stpiusx.org


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