About Us
Mission Statement
Saint Lawrence Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory community committed to the mission of Jesus Christ. Striving to create a caring family environment, we share our Christian beliefs with all students regardless of race or creed. We nurture our community through prayer, workshop, and service.
In cooperation with students and parents, we seek to encourage our students' moral and spiritual potential. Saint Lawrence Academy recognizes the uniqueness and dignity of the individual. We help develop our students' intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth, and encourage them to achieve their fullest potential.
Through our curriculum, we promote the growth of the whole student in a school with a diverse population. We empower the students to become responsible leaders who will fully share their gifts and talents with family, church, and local and global communities.
Full Accreditation
Saint Lawrence Academy is a four-year co-educational Catholic high school that provides students with a fully accredited college preparatory program within a caring family environment. The Western Association of Scholls and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association have accredited Saint Lawrence Academy. Saint Lawrence Academy was given a six-year accreditation beginning in spring 2006.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Saint Lawrence Academy does not discriminate against students of any race, color, religion, nationality, and/or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Statistics and Facts
- Saint Lawrence graduates entering college: 99%
- Saint Lawrence Academy Students enrolled in Honors or Advanced Placement courses: 25%
- Student/Teacher ratio: 15:1
- verage class size: 21
- Length of day: 8:10am-2:45 pm
- 6 periods per day
- Average class period: 50 minutes
- Faculty: There are 30 faculty members; 53% have advanced degrees.
Tution
The tuition schedule is set each spring.For reference,tuition and fees for 2006-2007:
- Application fee: $65:00
- Registration fee: $500.00 (to secure place in class)
- Basic tuition: $10,175*
- Fees: $400.00 for freshmen, sophomores,and juniors;$500.00 for seniors**
*Tuition payable over ten month period beginning in July.
**Fees cover the cost of the computer lease, Campus Ministry retreat, Activities participation fee, Parent Club membership, and Yearbook. In the case of seniors,it also covers their graduation expenses.
Uniforms and books are sold separately.
Directions
Saint Lawrence Academy is located 1/2 block east of Lawrence Expressway at 2000 Lawrence Court in Santa Clara, California.
From 101,Take Lawrence Expressway South, turn left on Cabrillo Avenue, Turn right on Lawrence Court.
From 280, Take Lawrence Expressway North, turn right on Cabrillo Avenue, Turn right on Lawrence Court.