Admissions
Why St. Louis Catholic
At St. Louis, our Catholic faith is the cornerstone of what we do. It fuels the community of love and respect that allows every student to thrive in his or her own way.
There’s something for everyone. About 80% of St. Louis students participate in athletics. Nearly 100% participate in at least one team, club or other activity. And every student is part of our House System, which creates a “community within a community” that binds members together for years to come.
St. Louis academics are second-to-none. Over the last five years, St. Louis graduates have been offered billions in scholarships, earned an average 24.2 on the ACT and collectively completed several college credit hours before finishing high school. These accomplishments are due in part to some of the outstanding academic programs available at St. Louis Catholic High School, including:
- Our dual enrollment program includes 14 collegiate courses in eight subjects to jump-start your student’s post-secondary education beginning in the tenth grade.
- Our Advanced Placement program features 15 courses in a variety of subjects.
- St. Louis offers a number of non-traditional courses that prepare students for college, careers and life, including carpentry, media arts, computer architecture, family and consumer sciences, photography and more.
- Theology is not only part of the curriculum at St. Louis Catholic, it is woven into our everyday experiences with school-wide prayer every morning, prayer before individual classes, and weekly masses and liturgical celebrations to include recognizing key feast days and solemnities.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach at St. Louis Catholic High School. Our smaller classes and tight-knit community provide an ideal environment for every student to thrive. No matter what a student desires to accomplish, St. Louis Catholic strives to help them succeed in their goals. Every Saint has a place at St. Louis Catholic High School.
Timeline
It’s never too early to start planning ahead for next year! Please see our current Admissions Timeline in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. Detailed information will be announced for each item as we get closer to date.
Admissions Timeline in preparation for the 2026 – 2027 School Year
For questions, please contact Fara McKinley ’90, Director of Admissions, at 337-436-7275.
Campus day tours by appointment only
Saint for a Day for current 8th graders
Open House for potential new students and families
New student applications open online
Financial Aid application period
Reenrollment for current students opens online
Financial Aid 101 for families seeking tuition assistance
Incoming new student parent meeting
Counselor course request visits to Partner School 8th graders
Saints Academic Commitment Day
New Student Application deadline & Course Request forms due
Folds of Honor & School Choice scholarship applications due
Reenrollment deadline for current students
PreACT Test for incoming new students
LA GATOR & ACE scholarship applications due
Parish subsidy forms due
In-House, SLCHS Foundation, & Bishop’s Scholarship applications due
Arete Scholarship application due
High School Placement Test — Makeup Day
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition
St. Louis Catholic High School strives to provide a well-rounded, faith-based education at a tuition level that is accessible to as many students as possible. Around 40% of St. Louis students pay less than the top rate through the support of church subsidies, scholarships, financial aid or sibling discounts.
Tuition Rates
Base tuition for the 2026-2027 school year will be $9425.
For those students to whom it applies, subsidies from respective parishes will remain $1,000. A signed subsidy form entitles you to a $1000 credit on your FACTS payment plan. Click here for the 2026-2027 Subsidy Form.
Tuition Costs Per Child
For the 2026-2027 school year tuition rates are as follows:
- One Child – $9,425
- Two Children – $18,375
- Three Children – $26,385
- Four or More Children – $32,510
2026 – 2027 Fees
- Non-refundable enrollment deposit – $500
- Administrative Fee – $250
- Technology Fee – $200
- Ministry & Activity Fee – $75
- Graduation Fee (Seniors only) – $140
TOTAL FEES BY GRADE:
Grades 9-11 Total Fees – $1,025
Grade 12 Total Fees – $1,165
All fees listed are non-refundable. The non-refundable enrollment deposit is paid when submitting your child’s enrollment packet. All other fees must be paid through your FACTS account.
Subsidy Form
Tithing parishioners at one of the 15 Diocese of Lake Charles parishes that support St. Louis Catholic High School may be eligible for a $1000 subsidy credit. Please download the Subsidy Form and contact your church pastor for more information. Click Here for the 2026-2027 Subsidy Form.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
St. Louis Catholic High School and the St. Louis Catholic Foundation are committed to ensuring that as many students as possible may benefit from a faith-based high school education. Click here to apply for In-House Tuition Assistance or one of the St. Louis Catholic High School Endowed Scholarships. Additional opportunities are listed below in the Financial Aid & Scholarships section.
FACTS Payments
All fees must be paid through FACTS at the time of enrollment/re-enrollment. Tuition payments will be set up through your FACTS account as you determine the payment option that works best for you.
Contact
For questions regarding tuition, financial aid or scholarships, please contact Teresa Ernst, Director of Finance, at 337-436-7275, or via email: ternst@slchs.org.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
There are several different options to apply for need based financial aid to attend St. Louis Catholic High School. Families may apply for In-House Tuition Assistance through the school, Endowed Scholarships through our SLCHS Foundation, or through the additional financial assistance opportunities listed below.
***Please note that the financial aid & scholarships listed below are separate applications from the Admissions application to attend St. Louis Catholic. You must submit an Admissions application in order for your child to be accepted for enrollment.
In-House Tuition Assistance -- CLOSED
In order to qualify and apply for in-house tuition assistance, parents must:
- Complete the FACTS Financial Aid application process. The application deadline for the 2026-2027 school year was April 17, 2026.
- Provide the previous year’s W2 forms and tax returns, as stated in the FACTS application.
- Pay the application fee of $45 at the time of application.
- Be a currently enrolled student at St. Louis Catholic High School OR have an active 2026-2027 Admissions application on file.
- Demonstrate a need as determined by FACTS and the St. Louis Catholic High School Tuition Assistance Committee.
This is open to all students applying for admission to St. Louis Catholic High School.
SLCHS Foundation Endowed Scholarships -- CLOSED
These scholarships, made possible through generous donations to the St. Louis Catholic Foundation, provide tuition assistance and allow us to welcome into our faith community deserving students who may not otherwise have access to a Catholic education.
To be considered, all SLCHS Foundation scholarship applications must be fully completed, and applicants must also have submitted an application for admissions or have completed enrollment for St. Louis Catholic High School. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please note that these scholarships are partial awards only, and each scholarship has specific criteria that will be reviewed and evaluated by the Scholarship Committee.
If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Ivey-Atkins, Foundation & Planned Giving Specialist, at stlouiscatholicfoundation@
There are currently 26 scholarships available to students who meet criteria as outlined by each donor. Students are considered for these scholarships based on their SLCHS Endowed Scholarship Application. Application Deadline for the 2026-2027 school year was April 17, 2026.
This is open to all students applying for admission to St. Louis Catholic High School.
- 25th Anniversary Scholarship
- Adam Puckett
- Alton & Gisele Puckett
- Alverdy Heyd Veron
- Beatina & Thomas K. O’Carroll
- Daniel Ieyoub
- Deacon Glenn Viau
- Dee Butts
- Douglas Earl Veron
- Elizabeth & Jacque de la Bretonne
- ERDACE Family
- Ethel & Henry “Doc” Mancuso
- Geri Christ & Lester M. Landry
- Gertrude Joffrion Winter
- Glendon L. Smith
- Gloria & George J. John
- Jane & Denny Dennison
- Juanita Hebert & A.M. Stelly
- Judge Earl E. Veron
- Mike & Dee Haley
- Pam Gabriel LeBlanc
- Patricia Petty Engel
- Phillip E. Ribbeck
- Thompson Family
- Vida & Robert Pumpelly
Additional Financial Assistance is listed below. Each option must be filled out through the external link provided. For questions regarding Financial Assistance contact Teresa Ernst, Director of Finance, at 337-436-7275 ext. 247, or via email: ternst@slchs.org.
Louisiana GATOR Scholarship Program -- CLOSED
The Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program began accepting online student applications at 9:00am on March 1 for the 2026-2027 school year. The deadline for both new applicants and returning recipients is 11:59pm on March 16.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the LA GATOR Scholarship Program replaced the Louisiana Scholarship Program (LSP). For the LA GATOR Scholarship Program, the LA Department of Education is partnered with Odyssey, an experienced technology provider, to manage the program. Odyssey assists in the onboarding process, application verification, and host the online marketplace where families will manage their scholarship accounts. Additional program information is available at the LA GATOR Scholarship Program page. Sign-up for the LA GATOR Newsletter to receive program updates as they come available. For questions contact the call center at 225-422-1538 or via email at help.la@withodyssey.com.
This is open to all students applying for admission to St. Louis Catholic High School.
ACE Scholarship -- CLOSED
The Ace Scholarship program is committed to helping low-income parents provide their children with a great education at a school of their choice. The application fee is $10 for current ACE families and $25 for new families for the upcoming school year. Applications opened at 8:00am on February 2, 2026, and they closed on April 15, 2026. Click here for eligibility requirements.
The ACE application is now a separate application from the St. Louis Catholic In-House Tuition Assistance application in FACTS, and 2025 tax returns must be submitted. Beginning this year, applicants had to complete the application in the same sitting. Once the application is started, you are not be able to save your progress and return later. The ACE Help Center contains valuable information for families to assist in navigating the application process. You can also email lasupport@acescholarships.com or call (856) 746-6521.
This application is open to all public or charter school students applying for admissions to St. Louis Catholic High School. If approved, the student must apply every year.
Arete Scholarship -- NOW OPEN
The Arete Scholarship program is committed to helping low-income parents provide their children with a great education at a school of their choice. Applications are not considered complete until all required documents have been submitted. Click here for more information.
Applications for the 2026-2027 will open at 9:00am on March 3. The deadline to submit applications via the Arete website will be May 1. There is a $42 application fee to apply for the Arete Scholarship. The maximum award amount for the 2025-2026 school year was $4,900 for grades 9-12.
This application is open to all public or charter school students applying for admissions to St. Louis Catholic High School. If approved, the student must apply every year.
Folds of Honor Scholarship -- CLOSED
Folds of Honor offers a scholarship to children in K-12 whose parents are fallen or disabled U.S. military service members/veterans or first responders. It can be used to pay for private school. Parents who are eligible can apply for the scholarship to help pay for their child’s attendance at SLCHS. Students can receive Folds of Honor annually as long as they re-apply each year.
The application window for the 2026-2027 school year opened on February 1, 2026, and closed on March 31, 2026. The website to apply is www.foldsofhonor.org. Students can receive up to $5,000 per academic year, and the money will be paid directly to the school. More information can be found HERE.
This application is available to dependents of fallen or disabled U.S. service members/veterans or first responders.
Bishop’s Scholarship -- CLOSED
Granted through the Diocese of Lake Charles Office of Catholic Schools, the Bishop’s Scholarship is given to each individual school within the Diocese so that families in need desiring a Catholic education may attend St. Louis Catholic High School. A committee at St. Louis Catholic High School determines whether a student receives this scholarship. The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 school year was April 17, 2026. Once you complete the application, please send it along with a copy of your tax return to Teresa Ernst, Director of Finance, at ternst@slchs.org. This is open to all students applying for admission to St. Louis Catholic High School.
School Choice Program for Certain Students with Exceptionalities -- CLOSED
The School Choice Program for Certain Students with Exceptionalities enables students with special needs to apply for assistance to attend participating schools like St. Louis Catholic High School that offer support programs. Tuition assistance is provided at 50% of the state’s per pupil funding for the student’s district. In Calcasieu Parish, that total is approximately $2,500. Assistance may not exceed the cost of school tuition, and families are responsible for the remaining balance.
The School Choice Application opened on February 2, 2026, and closed on March 6, 2026. For questions about the application process, please contact studentscholarships@la.gov for assistance.
This is a School Choice application that is open to all students with special needs who would like to attend St. Louis Catholic High School.
Campus Tours & Events
Every student has a home at St. Louis Catholic High School. With six houses, more than 30 student organizations, 16 sports, nearly 100 courses and a fully customizable academic program built on our Catholic faith, every Saint finds their place here. We always encourage prospective families to visit our campus and see our day-to-day life at St. Louis. Please consider one of the options below to see our Saints in action!
Campus Tours
These personal tours offer prospective students and their families an opportunity to tour the campus, ask questions and witness a typical day at St. Louis Catholic High School.
Contact our Director of Admissions, Fara McKinley '90, at fmckinley@slchs.org to schedule your tour today.
Saint for a Day
St. Louis Catholic High School is best known for its academic reputation, but the lived experience includes so much more. Eighth grade students are invited to attend our time-honored event—Saint for a Day—with our Saints Ambassadors and discover what it means to be a Saint!
Saints are open to growth in different ways: in faith, in commitment to academic success, and in becoming a leader within our school community. Saints are also open to being formed by one another -- by the stories, traditions, and experiences of a student body representing racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic diversity.
Saints are driven. They utilize today as the building blocks of tomorrow. At St. Louis Catholic, high school is about becoming a lifelong learner. We are St. Louis Catholic, and you can be a Saint too!
Save the Date:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Open House
Each fall, St. Louis Catholic High School’s Open House event provides an opportunity for prospective students and parents to gain an all-access pass to all things St. Louis – from academics to athletics and from spiritual life to extra-curricular activities. Open House typically takes place just before St. Louis’s priority application period.
Save the Date:
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Apply Online
Welcome to St. Louis Catholic High School and thank you for your interest.
Applying is easy using our Online Application. We encourage families to apply online as it simplifies submission and provides parents a tool for tracking online the status of their admission after their application has been submitted. A non-refundable fee of $40 must be submitted with each application.
