Schools for Troubled Teens
Timothy Hill Academy
NY/TN, NY
Ozark Trails Academy
Willow Springs, MO
Master’s Ranch Christian Academy
Couch, MO
Wolf Creek Academy
Mars Hill, NC
Thrive Girls Ranch & Home
Austin, TX
Stillwater Academy
Salt Lake, UT
Resolution Ranch
Austin, TX
New Hope Boys Home
San Antonio, TX
Chaminade College Prep School
Saint Louis, MO
ADDRESS: 425 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, Missouri 63131
Chaminade College Prep School is a private all-boy school in Saint Louis, Missouri. If you don't count Chaminade College Prep School, there are 159 private schools in St. Louis County. Their campus is set in a large suburb, which is just one important piece of information to consider when looking at boarding schools. In terms of religious orientation, the Chaminade College Prep School is a Roman Catholic school. The academic school years lasts 170 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 96% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges. 87.0 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 789 students in grades 6-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 9.07. We look… More about Chaminade College Prep School
6 - 12All-boy789 Students87 TeachersCotter High School & Junior High School
Winona, MN
ADDRESS: 1115 W Broadway St, Winona, Minnesota 55987
Cotter High School & Junior High School is a private coed school in Winona, Minnesota. Winona is a town in Winona County, where you will find 7 other private schools. Unlike most schools, however, Cotter High School & Junior High School offers students room and board. In terms of religious orientation, Cotter High School & Junior High School is a Roman Catholic school.The academic school years lasts 175 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 90% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.33.8 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 385 students in grades 7-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 11.39. We look more closely at students and teachers in… More about Cotter High School & Junior High School
7 - 12Coed385 Students37 TeachersFlintridge Sacred Heart Academy
La Canada Flintridge, CA
ADDRESS: 440 Saint Katherine Dr, La Canada Flintridge, California 91011
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, located in La Canada Flintridge, California, is a Catholic, Dominican, college-preparatory school known for educating and preparing young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy consists of approximately 385 students; 15% of which are boarding students and 85% day students. Tuition and general fees to attend, this CAIS, WCEA, and WASC accredited school, is $22,765 for day students and $50,215 for boarding students, to include room and board per a year. However, a quarter of the students, who attend, receive some financial aid, i.e., scholarship or financial aid. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy has a well-rounded Visual and Performing Arts program. Within this art program, students may learn visual arts, theatre, music, and dance. The… More about Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
9 - 12All-girl410 Students37 TeachersGeorgetown Preparatory School
North Bethesda, MD
ADDRESS: 10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
The Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Maryland is the best place for you to send your child when you want them to learn what is needed to get into the best colleges in the country. America is filled with great educational opportunities, and your child will have more of those opportunities when they come to the Georgetown School. You can send your child to live in a lovely boarding environment, and the staff will take care of your child as if they are their own. This is an easy way to get your child ready for college, and it is a much safer way for your child to attend such a school. The secure campus in Bethesda is going to give kids a… More about Georgetown Preparatory School
9 - 12All-boy487 Students54 TeachersGilmour Academy
Gates Mills, OH
ADDRESS: 34001 Cedar Rd, Gates Mills, Ohio 44040
Gilmour Academy is a private coed school in Gates Mills, Ohio. Gates Mills is a rural area in Cuyahoga County. Cuyahoga County is home to 129 private schools, including Gilmour Academy. In terms of religious orientation, the Gilmour Academy is a Roman Catholic school.The academic school years lasts 180 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 100% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.34.5 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 645 students in grades PK-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 18.70. We look more closely at students and teachers in several charts below. More about Gilmour Academy
12Coed685 Students36 TeachersLa Lumiere School
Laporte, IN
ADDRESS: PO Box 5005, Laporte, Indiana 46352
La Lumiere School is ranked #1 as the Best Catholic High School by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Laporte, Indiana, has graduated over 1,200 seniors over the last fifty years. With a 190 acre campus offers its students a college preparatory education based on character, scholarship and faith. The present day school takes care of over 800 students with a staff formed by 98 teachers. All of them well-educated, engaged faculty members eager to connect with students and inspire wonder. La Lumier School wants to provide the students with activities that lead them to make the most out of their high school experience. Besides the academics, athletic and co-curricular activities take important part in each student's day to day… More about La Lumiere School
9 - 12Coed200 Students26 TeachersMarianapolis Prep School
Thompson, CT
ADDRESS: PO Box 304, Thompson, Connecticut 06277
Marianapolis Prep School in Thompson, Connecticut, has a unique admission process. Once an application for admission has been completed, the admissions committee will go through your file. The file review process will take varying times and a notification will be sent with their decision on February for day students and March for residential students. All applications received past mid-January will be reviewed using a different basis. The admission committee realizes every individual is different and takes time to evaluate each application in detail. We strongly evaluate teacher recommendations, exam scoring (test) and academic record of an applicant. They also take into consideration that students are not defined from a test or grade and therefore look at all student's profile with their extra-curricular and interview… More about Marianapolis Prep School
9 - 12Coed336 Students52 TeachersMaur Hill – Mount Academy
Atchison, KS
ADDRESS: 1000 Green St, Atchison, Kansas 66002
Maur Hill - Mount Academy is a coed Catholic high school in Atchison, Kansas. It started out as an all-girls school in 1863 before merging with an all-boys counterpart in the 1970s. The school has a close to 200 students and covers grades 9-12. There is a boarding school and options for students to attend during the day and live off-campus. The school has had many international students in their population. They assign students to "houses" that are led by students and exist to offer leadership opportunities. The houses compete against each other in different categories for points that lead to exclusive privileges. Maur Hill - Mount Academy has a number of options for athletics, which include football, volleyball, cross country, and wrestling. Other… More about Maur Hill – Mount Academy
9 - 12Coed184 Students19 TeachersPortsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth, RI
ADDRESS: 285 Corys Ln, Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
Portsmouth Abbey School is a private coed school in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Portsmouth is a large suburb in Newport County. Newport County is home to 10 private schools, including Portsmouth Abbey School. In terms of religious orientation, Portsmouth Abbey School is a Roman Catholic school.The academic school years lasts 180 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 100% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.43.5 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 361 students in grades 9-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 8.30. We look more closely at students and teachers in several charts below. More about Portsmouth Abbey School
9 - 12Coed361 Students49 TeachersSchools of the Sacred Heart
Grand Coteau, LA
ADDRESS: PO Box 310, Grand Coteau, Louisiana 70541
The Schools Of Sacred Heart are located at Grand Coteau, Los Angeles. The schools are divided into two campuses each offering distinct type of education. The Academy Of The Sacred Heart is one of the campuses that provide essential quality education to students. This school was established in 1821 as an independent catholic school. It enrolled girls in pre-primary grades who pursued their education and offered additional residential accommodation for students from grade seven to twelve. This is the most important initiative the school administration has put in place to ensure they cater for all aspects of students' education. The school emphasizes the development of the general body, mind and spirit of the student. The school provides environment that is conducive with good atmosphere,… More about Schools of the Sacred Heart
12Coed482 Students70 TeachersSt. Bernard Preparatory School
Cullman, AL
ADDRESS: 1600 Saint Bernard Ave Se, Cullman, Alabama 35055
St Bernard Preparatory School is a private coed school in Cullman, Alabama. Almost continually since 1891, students have received a Benedictine education focusing on body, mind and spirit on the 900-acre campus of St. Bernard Preparatory School that is conveniently located a short distance away from Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama. Students can choose to stay on the campus five or seven days a week or just use the facility as a day school. The school also offers a coed summer camp experiences including weeks at the U.S. Space Academy and training in English as a second language. Students at the school are enrolled in a vigorous college preparatory experience allowing them to be ready for admission into many top colleges. A large part of… More about St. Bernard Preparatory School
7 - 12Coed161 Students22 TeachersSt. John’s Preparatory School
Collegeville, MN
ADDRESS: PO Box 4000, Collegeville, Minnesota 56321
St John's Preparatory School is a private coed school in Collegeville, Minnesota. If you don't count St John's Preparatory School, there are 24 private schools in Stearns County. Their campus is set in a rural area, which is just one important piece of information to consider when looking at boarding schools. In terms of religious orientation, St John's Preparatory School is a Roman Catholic school.The academic school years lasts 172 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 98% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.23.9 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 313 students in grades 6-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 13.10. We look more closely at students and… More about St. John’s Preparatory School
6 - 12Coed313 Students26 TeachersSt. Thomas More School
Oakdale, CT
ADDRESS: 45 Cottage Rd, Oakdale, Connecticut 06370
The St. Thomas More School in Oakdale, Connecticut is a school that allows your children to grow in a Catholic environment that is not anything like the little parochial school near your house. Local Catholic schools cannot offer the services and education that the St. Thomas More School can offer, and the school ranks among the most prestigious private schools in all of New England. You want your child to get into the best college possible, but you do not want to give up your Catholic values. You can hold on to your values when you send your child to school, and the boarding environment will be totally safe for your kids. The St. Thomas More School still participates in sports, and there are… More about St. Thomas More School
8 - 12Coed118 Students25 TeachersSubiaco Academy
Subiaco, AR
ADDRESS: 405 N Subiaco Ave, Subiaco, Arkansas 72865
Subiaco Academy is an international day and boarding school for young men between grades 7-12. It is located in Subiaco, Arkansas, and sits on 1,800 acres and in the Arkansas River valley that provides students with many opportunities for outdoor activities. Subiaco Academy is one of the premier day and boarding schools in the US that has a 100% college placement rate among its graduates. The school offers 12 AP and advanced courses and offers ESL courses as well, but does not offer summer school. The classes at Subiaco Academy are relatively small with a class holding 15 students on average and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. 60% of the faculty have advanced degrees, which approximately the average for most boarding schools. Subiaco Academy has… More about Subiaco Academy
7 - 12All-boy173 Students27 TeachersThomas More Prep – Marian
Hays, KS
ADDRESS: 1701 Hall St, Hays, Kansas 67601
Thomas More Prep - Marian is located in Hays, Kansas. It is coed Catholic school, but students of all faiths are welcome. The school aims to prepare students for college as well as the challenges that life presents. Their miss statement is " Thomas More Prep - Marian, a Christian community in the Catholic tradition, challenges it's students to spiritual growth, academic excellence, and leadership formation." They offer both advanced placement and college credit courses. They offer an excellent sports program, offering more athletic and extracurricular programs than any other 3A school in Kansas. Some of the sports and activities they offer aren't found at most high schools. Cross country, forensics, and model UN are just a few of their more unique offerings. Another… More about Thomas More Prep – Marian
9 - 12Coed246 Students29 TeachersVillanova Preparatory School
Ojai, CA
ADDRESS: 12096 N Ventura Ave, Ojai, California 93023
Villanova Preparatory School is located about 63 miles northwest of Los Angeles in the city of Ojai. Founded in 1924, Villanova is a coed Catholic school that offers an education in the Augustinian tradition for grades 9-12. The day school tuition for the 2015-2016 school year is $19,000 and the tuition for the only Augustinian coed boarding school in the country is $53,300. Financial aid and scholarships are offered to help parents with the cost of tuition. Villanova Preparatory School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program to students who qualify to be a part of the program. It is a rigorous two-year course of study that involves writing research papers up to 4,000 words, learning to think critically and analytically, community service involvement and… More about Villanova Preparatory School
9 - 12Coed280 Students30 TeachersWoodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
Lake Forest, IL
ADDRESS: 760 E Westleigh Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart is a private all-girl school in Lake Forest, a large suburb in Illinois. 76 other private schools are located in Lake County too, but very few - if any - are boarding schools like Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart is. In terms of religious orientation, the Woodlands Academy is a Roman Catholic school. The academic school years lasts 177 calendar days and each day students spend 6 hours in class. In 2011, 98% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges. 28.3 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 171 students in grades 9-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 6.04. We look more closely at students and teachers in several… More about Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
9 - 12All-girl171 Students32 Teachers
More About Roman Catholic Boarding Schools
Roman Catholic boarding schools are educational institutions that provide a residential environment combined with a curriculum guided by Roman Catholic values and teachings. These schools cater primarily to teenagers, offering both academic education and spiritual development in a structured setting. The aim is to nurture students into well-rounded individuals who excel academically and uphold strong moral values.
The philosophy of Roman Catholic boarding schools centers around the holistic development of the child. This approach addresses the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of students. The schools typically offer a rigorous academic program enhanced by religious education. Classes on theology, the history of the Church, and the study of the Bible are integrated into the curriculum, fostering a deeper understanding of faith and how it applies to ethical issues and everyday life.
In addition to a strong academic foundation, these schools emphasize character development through community service, leadership opportunities, and extracurricular activities. The communal living environment encourages responsibility, discipline, and social skills. Students are often involved in various service projects that not only benefit the community but also instill a sense of service and empathy towards others.
Regarding learning methods, Roman Catholic boarding schools often employ a mix of traditional and innovative teaching techniques. This can include classical education elements, such as Socratic dialogue and logical reasoning, along with modern educational practices like collaborative projects and technology integration. Some schools might also incorporate Ignatian pedagogy, which is based on the educational principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola, focusing on reflective practices and finding God in all things.
Students do not necessarily have to be Catholic to attend these schools. Many Roman Catholic boarding schools welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds, promoting an inclusive community where diverse perspectives are valued. The emphasis is on fostering a respectful environment where all students can grow in their faith and understanding.
The history of Roman Catholic boarding schools dates back to the medieval period, but they became more formalized with the establishment of Catholic education systems in Europe and America during the 19th century. These schools were originally intended to preserve and impart Catholic doctrine in a world that was rapidly secularizing, ensuring that young Catholics received both a faith-based and a competitive secular education.
The cost of attending a Roman Catholic boarding school varies widely. On average, tuition can range from $10,000 to $30,000 per year, but this can be higher in more prestigious institutions. Many schools offer scholarships and financial aid to help make education accessible to a broader range of students. These financial aids are crucial for many families and help maintain a diverse student body within these institutions.
